Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

       "Enduring Legacy" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured acrylic painting on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges These two massive, gnarly trees seemed to rise out of nowhere amongst the rolling fields of Texas bluebonnets.  I feel like they had a story to tell, and I needed to capture their enduring presence by making them the focus of my painting. Purposely choosing this elongated canvas gives their trunks and limbs plenty of room to express their legacy and emphasize their majesty. Exciting pops of color, energetic strokes and a touch of whimsy add to the joy of these ancestral beauties. ••• To see more of my contemporary floral paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

 “Tranquility of Spring” ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 18" Textured Acrylic on Panel Painted on location, this beautiful, peaceful spot kept calling me back to capture it. Between the soft morning light, the carpet of azure blues formed by rows and rows of Texas bluebonnets and the gentle shimmer on the pond’s surface, I had to capture the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are also transported to an uplifing place overflowing with the cathartic feelings of being surrounded by Texas’ beauty in springtime. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more details. Or, to purchase directly, go to  nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iii/. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

        “Spring's Palette III”  ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these Texas wildflowers are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature's kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more details. Or, to purchase directly, go to  nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iii/. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

   “Running Red III”  ©2022 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. To purchase "Running Red III," go to  nikigulley.com/running-red-iii/. *** To see more of my contemporary poppy paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more inform...

   "Kinetic Blues II" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD • 36" x 36" textured mixed media on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just sold through the Good  Art  Company Gallery!   I wanted this painting to convey the joy of being surrounded by our gorgeous Texas wildflowers. Painting these bluebonnets larger than life and flinging and pouring paint to create a joyful, kinetic kaleidoscope,  I feel like the result really lifts one’s spirits.  Playing with a calming palette of blues, yellows and greens and building up a lot of texture with  palette knives also adds to the energetic, peaceful presence of being immersed in nature. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

      “Melting Blues”  ©2022 Niki Gulley 36" x 60" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** If you'd like to see "Melting Blues" in person and you are in the Houston area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival: Wo...

      "Cobalt Cascade III" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30" x 30" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of spring hues creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the colorful cascade signaling the exuberance of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may "Cobalt Cascade" elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come. If you'd like to see "Cobalt Cascade" and more of my textured "impasto" paintings in person and you are in the Houston area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival: Woodlands Waterway Art Festival The Woodlands, TX April 9 (Saturday) 10am – 6pm April 10 (Sunday) 10am – 6pm https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/festival ••• To see more of my contemporary f...

    "Cobalt Cascade II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30" x 30" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of colors creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the fiery cascade signaling the joy of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may "Cobalt Cascade" elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come. Please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX  to purchase this painting: https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley . *** To see more of my contemporary floral paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

   "Cobalt Cascade" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30" x 30" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges I wanted this painting to be about the joy I feel in springtime when Texas wildflowers are bursting forth, creating their symphony of colors. Magical light flows around them casting its warm glow and hope for the upcoming day. As the sun illuminates the horizon, bluebonnets and a kaleidoscope of blooms sparkle and dance across the canvas. I hope "Cobalt Cascade" fills your heart with the power of nature to lift your spirits, energize your soul and bathe you in peace. To purchase this painting, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at  https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley . *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

  "Kinetic Blues" ©2021 Niki Gulley 36" x 36" textured mixed media on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges With such depressing news these days, I felt compelled to paint something that would make us feel much better. And, it worked on me, so I hope it does the same for you. I felt so much happier after painting this larger than life bluebonnet and Indian Paintbrush scene. Working with palette knife and a lot of texture, reveling in the process of flinging and pouring paint to create a joyful, kinetic kaleidoscope, and playing with a cheerful palette of reds, yellows and blues, I feel like this one really lifts one’s spirits and has a touch of whimsy to it. For more details and to purchase "Kinetic Blues," go to  nikigulley.com/kinetic-blues/. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

 “Running Red III”  ©2021 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** To see more of my contemporary poppy paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

 “Running Red II”  ©2021 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. To purchase this painting, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at  https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view. *** To see more of my contemp...

    “Running Red”  ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas Just sold through AO5 Gallery!  In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. To purchase other pieces in my "Running Red" series, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at  https://ao5gallery.com/c...

     “Dripping with Sunshine II”  ©2021 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e...

    “Melting Blues”  ©2021 Niki Gulley 36" x 60" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail  N...

      “Spring's Palette III”  ©2020 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas This next series of paintings are an exploration of of spring color in Texas. I have layer upon layer of thick paint that breathes life into the flowers giving them a vibrant energy that sing with happiness. This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary bluebonnet landscape in the series. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for options and details. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

      “Spring's Palette II”  ©2020 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas With an aura of mystery and the promise of what tomorrow holds, late day light sparkles over the horizon casting its warm glow kissing everything it touches with glimmers of hope. Rows and rows of bluebonnets and colorful wildflowers dance in the sparkling light, leaving the landscape loose and free so that your imagination can tell its story. May you relish the joy in the beauty of nature, bathing in the moment and looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary bluebonnet landscape in the series. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for options and details. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.