Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Daybreak" ©2014 Niki Gulley pastel • 16" x 40" Whenever I can actually wake up by dawn, I am always inspired by the magical light that casts its glow across the horizon and am rewarded by the peacefulness before humanity starts stirring. In Daybreak, I wanted to capture that magical morning light and the quiet mysterious mood created from the sun's rays peeking through the trees, casting their long dramatic shadows and softening the distant landscape. For more information on "Daybreak," please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings and pastels.

5" x 7" pastel by Niki Gulley Day 5 - Art Trek Paris with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Day 5, we took everyone to the Palace of Versailles, 30 minutes outside of Paris. Decadent and opulent doesn't begin to describe the castle and grounds where Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI bankrupted the country. It is really something to see! After touring the chateau, we staked out a quiet back corner of the gardens away from the tourist masses, and got out our sketchpads. This massive wisteria, the scale of a medium-szed tree caught our eye, and we had to capture its beautiful violet dripping blooms. Part of our group in front of the Palace of Versailles. *** If you would like to come along on one of our upcoming  Plein Air Painting / Photography Workshops  to  Santa Fe, NM Aug. 12 - 18 (see  nikigulley.com/art-classes ) or   Tuscany, Italy Aug. 31 - Sept. 8   ( visit nikigulley.com/artreks ) , please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for...

"Convergence," New Mexico ©2011 Niki Gulley SOLD • pastel 24" x 36" This pastel was inspired by the gorgeous New Mexico rugged terrain, and the pure radiant quality of the sunlight that bathes the region in a glow that makes colors come alive and adds a richness to the surroundings. Santa Fe is one of those places that allows you to witness nature’s staggering beauty amid a setting straight out of the old west. This is the landscape that inspired Georgia O’keeffe and Ansel Adams, and now it’s your turn. We have the finalized details for our Painting & Photography Workshop in Santa Fe this August, and would love to have you join us! Space is limited and if you sign up by May 18th, you qualify for the early discounted price so let us know soon if you’d like to come along. Visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 for more details. Plein-Air Painting & Photo Workshop Taught by Scott Williams & Niki Gulley Santa Fe, New Mexico August 7 -13 / 2011 Early discount ...

"Daybreak" ©2010 Niki Gulley pastel • 16" x 40" Whenever I can actually wake up by dawn, I am always inspired by the magical light that casts its glow across the horizon and am rewarded by the peacefulness before society starts stirring. In Daybreak, I wanted to capture that magical morning light and the quiet mysterious mood created from the sun's rays peeking through the trees, casting their long dramatic shadows and softening the distant landscape. To see more of my pastels, visit nikigulley.com Or, e-mail me at Niki Gulley with any questions.

"Crimson Sky," Dallas ©2010 Niki Gulley SOLD • pastel • 25" x 19" Just sold to a new collector in Dallas! NikiGulley.com Niki@NikiGulley.com

"Nightfall III," Chicago ©2010 Niki Gulley 10" x 8" pastel In contrast to the ghost town downtown Dallas can sometimes be at night, I love the energy pulsing through downtown Chicago, especially near Michigan Avenue. Besides the excitement in all of the activity, I like how everything is illuminated and the way the lights sparkle. In Nightfall III, I wanted to contrast the deep purple I saw in the John Hancock building against the glowing Water Tower in front of it, and am pleased with the dreamy effect. To view this pastel in person, visit my booth at the Wells Street Art Show in Chicago this weekend. See chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=141 for more information. Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com. NikiGulley.com

"Nightfall II," Chicago ©2010 Niki Gulley 10" x 8" pastel I wanted to paint a Chicago landmark in a unique way, so I chose this photo of mine to work from of Buckingham Fountain at night. I love how the lights after dark create a dreamy, romantic feel to most scenes, especially when reflecting on water. I remember hearing the symphony in the background synchronizing with the lights on the fountain and creating such a magical night. To purchase this painting, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com. Or, stop by my booth at the Wells Street Art Show in Chicago this weekend to see it in person, chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=141 . Visit my website at NikiGulley.com