Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"The Blue Door," Santa Fe ©2012 Niki Gulley 12" x 9" pastel Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop in Santa Fe, NM - Aug. 12-18 Last year on our Santa Fe workshop, one morning we headed to a quiet street in downtown Santa Fe. It was a beautiful day, and we were all drawn to the unique adobe architecture typical in Santa Fe, the soft morning light, and the vibrant color accents on each home. I chose this periwinkle doorway for my quick demo in pastels, both for the striking contrast against the orange pueblo and also because the russian sage everywhere was so beautiful, and added some balance on the left hand side of the composition. We all thoroughly enjoyed the morning, even if a passing homeowner or two were disappointed that we hadn't picked their doorways to paint! Santa Fe is the muse of many famous artists and photographers, and that could be you, too. Join us for our Plein-Air Painting and Photography Workshop Aug. 12-18 in Santa Fe, N...

"Tuscan Countryside" ©2011 Niki Gulley Pastel • 14" by 11" • SOLD Rolling hills, rich loamy earth, sunflowers with heavy heads; vineyards, each vine so cared for they almost stand at attention as roses guard each row. A blue vault spans the heavens – take a deep breath; walk out of your villa and smell the rich earth, the clean air – the vitality of the Tuscan countryside – another world, another time. "Tuscan Countryside"captures a moment in Tuscany that you can make your own. Sign up to join Niki Gulley and Scott Williams for their Plein-Air Painting / Photography Workshop in Tuscany this September and make your own unforgettable images of Tuscany. With a registration deadline of April 9th and space filling up quickly, e-mail Niki Gulley if you'd like to join them or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 for more information on the workshop. To see more of Niki Gulley's paintings from Tuscany, stop by her booth at Art in the Square in Southlake, Tex...

"Ruby Woods" ©2010 Niki Gulley pastel • 25" X 19" In "Ruby Woods," I wanted you to be transported to a beautiful autumn day, completely surrounded by nature. Hiking through the forest, hearing the leaves crunching under foot and the canopy rustling above, you can be totally carefree and lost in the peaceful moment. Making short energetic strokes with my pastels and including vivid warm colors add to that joyful feeling of being immersed in nature. If you'd like information, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . Or to see more of my pastels and oil paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com .