Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  24" x 12" textured acrylic Sunflower painting by  Niki Gulley I was awestruck by these massive fields of sunflowers blooming not too far away from where I live. Seeing this brilliant carpet of gold, with its sea of faces smiling towards the sun, just made me feel happy and I wanted you to experience that joy, too. Created with palette knife and thick paint, these yellow beauties practically leap off the canvas and come to life! For more details on my other sunflower and floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

  "Happy Campers" ©2022 Niki Gulley 8" x 16" textured oil painting Painted on location, I loved these colorful campers we came across at this “glamping” park, and I just had to capture the scene. Their owners seemed to be haivng so much fun and they took such pride in their mobile homes and the way they had decorated them, that a couple even gave us tours of the insides. They were inspiring! I hope this painting brings back fond memoreis of camping for you, too. To purchase "Happy Campers," go to https://www.nikigulley.com/happy-campers/. Or, e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information. Visit  www.NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

"Afternoon in the Park" ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16" textured oil painting Recently collectors of mine invited us to stay with them at their beautiful home in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. I loved all of the gorgeous colors of the architecture and lush foliage blooming everywhere. Around almost every corner was a peaceful park inviting you to stroll through or just sit and enjoy the tranquility of the moment. If interested in purchasing this painting, please check out nikigulley.com/afternoon-in-the-park/. *** For more details on my other paintings from Mexico and recent travels, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

  "Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame Just Sold!  I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary...

  "Just Peachy"  ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16" textured oil painting Recently collectors of mine invited us to stay with them at their beautiful home in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. I loved all of the gorgeous colors the houses were painted and the tropical lush foliage blooming everywhere.  The bougainvillea was bursting with bountiful blooms in intense pinks inviting you to stop and admire its beauty. Before it was gone, I had to capture this dramatic morning sun that was causing this peach home to glow and the light to dance across the scene in contrast to the deep shadows. If you'd like to find out more details or add "Just Peachy" to your art collection, visit  nikigulley.com/just-peachy/. *** For more details on my other paintings from Mexico and recent travels, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

  "Rhapsody in Bloom II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 20" textured oil painting I painted these cheerful tulips from life in my backyard garden. With all of our rain this year, I had a bumper crop and wanted to capture the joy I felt seeing them signaling that winter was finally over and spring had begun! Created with palette knife and thick paint, this piece is bursting with color and texture. Blurring out the background, you can focus on each individual flower. Creating a circular composition within the square format creates a harmony and flow, while unblended diagonal marks add to the energy and happiness of the moment. I hope these tulips brighten your day and lift your spirits, too. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my tulip and contemporary floral paintings. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

        “Cacophony" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Enjoying the concert of aspen leaves rustling in the breeze and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so mesmerizing and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, all add to that uplifting feeling of being immersed in nature's symphony.  *** For more details and to purchase "Cacophony," visit nikigulley.com/cacophony/. If you're  in Columbus this weekend, please stop by my exhibit at the Columbus Arts Festival: Columbus Arts Festival Columbus, OH Downtown riverfront in the Scioto Mile Booth #M545 on Main St. Fri. June 10 • 11am – 9pm Sat. June 11 • 10am – 9pm ...

   "Arboreal Labyrinth IV" ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 44" Textured Mixed Media Painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just Sold!  Dreamy light peeks through the forest's tangle as the sun slowly rises, beckoning you to wander through the foliage and immerse yourself in nature. Loaded with color, texture and energy, this painting vibrates with a calming energy. *** For more details on my other aspen and birch paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

      “Perspective Control II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 36” x 18" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Enjoying the melodic tinkling of the aspen leaves rustling in the breeze, the trickling sounds of the babbling brook at our side, and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so peaceful and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, add to that uplifting feeling. And then just a sliver of the trail cutting through the forest, suggests the excitement of the journey that is to come. If you're in Denver, Colorado this weekend, you can see Perspective Control II and more of my aspen paintings at: Denver Arts Festival Booth #157C Denver, CO Conservatory Green, Central Par...

       “Sundown Serenade" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Set beneath wind swept clouds, sun sets on the horizon and illuminates everything it kisses. Casting its beautiful bronze glow across flowing grasses and golden petals, last light shines peace and hope. Perky, circular faces smile back at you and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this magical moment. *** For more details on my sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

"Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! To purchase "Flowing into Spring," visit  nikigulley.com/flowing-into-spring/. For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my ...

  "Simple Life IV" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil paint on canvas • framed in natural wood floater frame • 16" x 20" My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set among vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuated the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated. To see more of my palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley *** If you're interested in joining us on one of o...

      “Flowering Currents IV" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30” x 40" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges I absolutely love it when I come across a whole field of wildflowers – there is something about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of color that inspires awe and delights your senses. I liked how these rows of poppies and earth beneath them created a gentle harmony, inviting you to wander into the distance, getting lost in the moment. Full of color and hope, may "Flowering Currents" transport you to a happy serene place. If you'd like to see more details about this painting or add it to your art collection, go to  https://www.nikigulley.com/flowering-currents-iv/. *** For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape p...

     “Flowering Currents" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges On a visit to New Mexico, we were greeted to cheerful wildflowers blossoming, adding pops of joy and  sunshine to the desert scenery.  Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way. To purchase or for more information, visit  nikigulley.com/flowering-currents/. ••• For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, take a look at my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

    “Flowering Currents III" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Set against the arid desert landscape, this gorgeous cactus greeted us with sunshine and joy! Leaving my strokes loose and free, I hope you can feel the beauty, energy and hope in this moment. If you'd like to add this painting to your art collection, please visit  https://www.nikigulley.com/flowering-currents-iii/. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

    “Flowering Currents V" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 20” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just Sold through Marigold Fine Arts!  Indian Paintbrush reach for the sun, growing and flourishing, adding color and beauty to the rocky New Mexico landscape. Untamed, resilient and brave, these free spirits thrive in the challenging conditions. Sharing joy and hope, may these crimson delights lift your spirits and brighten your day. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

  "Scenic Byway II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil painting on canvas Painted just outside of Santa Fe, the fall colors were gorgeous this year. The contrast of complimentary oranges and blues and yellows and purples created an energetic symphony for the eyes! Bright sunshine warmed up the day and caused the light to glow and dance. I hope you can enjoy the escape of a leisurely drive through the beautiful autumn scenery of New Mexico. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my Southwest textured oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .