Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  "Morning Glow, White Rock Lake" ©2022 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 20" x 16" On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood tree. I liked how the warm light showed off the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the sun glistens along the water's surface and I hope this scene lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. For more information and framing options, check out  nikigulley.com/morning-glow/. *** To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

  "Breaking Through," White Rock Lake ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 18" textured oil painting On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood. I liked how the warm light accentuated the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the light starts to break through the clouds,  causing  the water's surface to glisten and illuminating the landscape. I hope this scene gives you a sense of peace and lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley To purchase "Breaking Through" and see framing options, check out  nikigulley.com/breaking-through/ .

"The Old Oak Tree," Winfrey Point ©2018 Niki Gulley SOLD  • 11" x 14" textured oil painting Just Sold!  I painted this noble oak on location near our house by White Rock Lake at Winfrey Point. I loved its massive size and its beautiful, twisted trunk and bark. Painting near the base of the tree so that you could get a sense of its canopy surrounding you, I set out to capture its strength and glory. A sliver of the lake peeks through in the distance and I hope you are transported to this pictureque peaceful sopt, immersed by the beauty of nature. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Breaking Through," White Rock Lake ©2018 Niki Gulley 24" x 18" textured oil painting On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood. I liked how the warm light accentuated the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the light starts to break through the clouds,  causing  the water's surface to glisten and illuminating the landscape. I hope this scene gives you a sense of peace and lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Morning Glow, White Rock Lake" ©2018 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 20" x 16" On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood tree. I liked how the warm light showed off the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the sun glistens along the water's surface and I hope this scene lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. "Morning Glow" along with several of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings are available through Seaside Gallery in Pismo Beach, CA. To contact them about this painting, please follow the link below. Seaside Gallery 580 Cypress Street Pismo Beach, California (805) 773-8057 theseasidegallery.com *** To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley ...

"Old Soul" Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake©2017 Niki Gulley 12" x 16" oil painting During the Oil Painters of America convention held last spring, artists from around the country gathered one day at White Rock Lake to capture the beautiful surroundings. I was drawn to this magnificent, massive live oak tree at Winfrey Point. Setting up my easel close to its base so that I could see and capture all of its gnarly trunk, roots and limbs, I kept the background softer to help show off its structure. I hope you, too, can feel its energy, wisdom and strength. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Morning Glow, White Rock Lake" ©2016 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 20" x 16" On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood tree. I liked how the warm light showed off the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the sun glistens along the water's surface and I hope this scene lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Golden Moment, White Rock Lake" ©2016 Niki Gulley SOLD •  Textured oil on canvas • 12" x 24" On a peaceful autumn day last fall, I went out with my camera to White Rock Lake and captured this beautiful sunset behind the Dallas skyline. I liked how the pampas grass and various plants in the foreground were back lit by the setting sun and how the water's surface was shimmering from the low light, adding to a sense of mystery and tranquility in that golden moment. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Golden Moment, White Rock Lake" ©2016 Niki Gulley Textured oil on canvas • 12" x 24" On a peaceful autumn day last fall, I went out with my camera to White Rock Lake and captured this beautiful sunset behind the Dallas skyline. I liked how the pampas grass and various plants in the foreground were back lit by the setting sun and how the water's surface was shimmering from the low light, adding to a sense of mystery and tranquility in that golden moment. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

“Diagonal Shadows”  White Rock Lake ©2015 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” oil on canvas Sunset draws lengthening shadows across the grassy waters edge at Sunset Bay, White Rock. The lake shimmers in the evening glow as sky high above fills with deep blues and before you the soft, moody colors stretch out, long lines beckoning you into the complex diagonal composition.  Rich texture models the leaves, branches and tree trunk rimmed in the sunset and shadow. Vivid masses of color form the foliage on the opposite bank, fall at its peak. The long cast shadows draw you into the tranquil landscape and the peaceful, dreamy sunset at White Rock Lake. If interested in purchasing "Cypress Shadows," please contact the Good Art Company Gallery,  goodartcompany.com/gac/ . To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Golden Moment, White Rock Lake" ©2014 Niki Gulley Textured oil on canvas • 12" x 24" On a peaceful autumn day last fall, I went out with my camera to White Rock Lake and captured this beautiful sunset behind the Dallas skyline. I liked how the pampas grass and various plants in the foreground were back lit by the setting sun and how the water's surface was shimmering from the low light, adding to a sense of mystery and tranquility in that golden moment. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

“Diagonal Shadows” White Rock Lake ©2014 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” oil on canvas Sunset draws lengthening shadows across the grassy waters edge at Sunset Bay, White Rock. The lake shimmers in the evening glow as sky high above fills with deep blues and before you the soft, moody colors stretch out, long lines beckoning you into the complex diagonal composition. Rich texture models the leaves, branches and tree trunk rimmed in the sunset and shadow. Vivid masses of color form the foliage on the opposite bank, fall at its peak. The long cast shadows draw you into the tranquil landscape and the peaceful, dreamy sunset at White Rock Lake. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

“Long Shadows” White Rock Lake ©2011 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” oil on canvas Sunset draws lengthening shadows across the grassy waters edge at Sunset Bay, White Rock. The lake shimmers in the evening glow as sky high above fills with deep blues and before you the soft, moody colors stretch out, long lines beckoning you into the complex diagonal composition. Rich texture models the leaves, branches and tree trunk rimmed in the sunset and shadow. Vivid masses of color form the foliage on the opposite bank, fall at its peak. The long cast shadows draw you into the tranquil landscape and the peaceful, dreamy sunset at White Rock Lake. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. NikiGulley.com

“Choices Await” ©2011 Niki Gulley 12” x 24” textured oil on wrap around canvas Every day brings a choice – where should you go? Which path should you take? Life awaits you and this artwork says that you have everything before you: your “Choices Await” you. This masterful V shaped composition pulls you into the painting of still waters, reflected reeds and trees creating a sense of calm and meditation. Bring home this beautiful memory of White Rock Lake and each day it will challenge you to be bold, be decisive. To see the contemplative "Choices Await" and more of Niki Gulley’s textured palette knife oil paintings in person, please stop by her booth at Wells Street Art Show. Saturday June 10 from 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday June 11 from noon to 6 pm. Chicago, IL • On N. Wells St., between North Ave. & Division Booth #118 & 120 Visit chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=141 for details. Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. NikiG...

"Winter's Passage" ©2011 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 20" x 16" "Winter's Passage" is from one of our rare days in Dallas where everything was covered in ice and even though it was the middle of winter, there was still a warmth to the landscape. So I chose a bold yellow/orange to tone the canvas and to add a glow to the final piece. While painting this White Rock scene, I really liked the contrast between the golden underpainting and the deep indigo blues in the shadows and branches, so I decided to leave the underpainting showing through. The finished painting has such an unusual light and I really love the dramatic mood that resulted. For more information on this painting, e-mail Niki Gulley or to see more of my artwork, visit NikiGulley.com .

"Winter's Calm" ©2010 Niki Gulley pastel • 16" x 20" This pastel is inspired by one of our rare snowfalls in Dallas. Growing up in Chicago I always loved how pretty and magical the snow was after it first fell, but I really don't miss shoveling since moving to Texas! So in "Winter's Calm," I combined the best of both worlds, capturing the beautiful white powder dusting across the ground and along the lacy intertwining branches above while knowing that the next day it would all be gone, making the moment even more fleeting and special. If you'd like more information on Winter's Calm, e-mail Niki Gulley . Or to see more of my pastels and oil paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

"Golden Moment, White Rock Lake" ©2010 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 12" x 24" Just off the easel! On a peaceful autumn day last fall, I went out with my camera to White Rock Lake and captured this beautiful sunset behind the Dallas skyline. I liked how the pampas grass and various plants in the foreground were back lit by the setting sun and how the water's surface was shimmering from the low light, adding to a sense of mystery and tranquility in that golden moment. If you'd like information on "Golden Moment," e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . I will also have several pieces on display and available for sale at my Last Art Show of 2010 this weekend at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas . See bathhousecultural.com for details. Or to see more of my paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

“Crimson Sky” ©2010 Niki Gulley Pastel 25” x 19” At long last our summer journeys are coming to an end and we are headed back to Dallas. While I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the mid-west, the east coast and Europe, there’s nothing quite like home. I look forward to riding my bike again around White Rock Lake, enjoying the peacefulness of the water and greenery while watching families reveling in the early days of fall. Then, after watching a beautiful sunset over the lake with the Dallas skyline silhouetted, turning back and heading home. If interested in purchasing “Crimson Sky,” e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . NikiGulley.com