Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

This painting was done en plein air using a palette knife and is rich in thick paint and texture. It is available for purchase at my website.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  "Princess Gardens" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 12" x 9” textured oil painting Scotland Art Trek –  First Day: Edinburgh Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Just Sold!  On the first day of our plein air painting and photography trip to Scotland, we began our adventure in the Medieval capitol city of Edinburgh. Filled with energy, fascinating architecture and history, we were all struck by its uniqueness and beauty. While the photographers shot and explored the city, we set up our easels close to our hotel to paint the lovely Princess Gardens that run through the center of the city. I set out to capture the lush hydrangeas lining this intricate stairway with just a glimpse of the ferris wheel in the background while some of my students did the same and others set out to recreate the interesting architectural details of the buildings. That evening we all gathered for a delicious Michelin restaurant dinner and compared our stories from the day. With sunny skies and great c...

  Lake Como, Italy ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD  • oil on canvas • 24" x 48" Just Delivered to a good new home! Lake Como, Italy is probably my favorite spot from all of our travels, so I was thrilled when my collectors asked me to paint a custom painting from this region. The vistas are simply breathtaking with the alps in the background, the gorgeous blue of the lake, the brightly colored unique buildings and the lush foliage dotting the magnificent gardens. I love this little laid back town of Varenna, which is so peaceful that all of your cares just melt away. I'm sure my commissioned painting will help bring back fond memories for my collectors of their travelers and bring some peace and joy to their beautiful home! To see more of my paintings from Italy, visit  nikigulley.com . Or, E-mail  Niki Gulley for more details. *** We will be returning to Tuscany this October for a delicious Foodie Trek.  For more information, visit  http://www.ArtTreks.org. If you...

  "Meandering Journey"  © Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil on canvas panel Recently, we visited Santa Fe and to escape the heat we ventured up the Santo de Cristo mountains to cool down amongst the beautiful, refreshing aspen trees. I was drawn to this meandering path leading through the aspens with its dappled light creating such gorgeous shadows. Having fun capturing all of the different textures with palette knife from the lush grasses to the feathery wildflowers to the peeling bark on the aspen trees, I set out to recreate the peace and beauty of this forest. I hope you, too, can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place and enjoy an uplifting walk in the woods. For more details or to purchase "Meandering Journey," please go to  nikigulley.com/ meandering-journey / . E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings. See  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

    The rain has done wonders for my garden lately! These were grown from seed. I have never had much luck with seeds and wanted to capture these forever on canvas.                                                                 www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  "Morning Shadows," Provence ©2020  Niki Gulley SOLD • 12" x 9" textured oil painting Just sold!  On the first night of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in southern France, we arrived at our B and B and went into town that evening for a wine tasting and amazing dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant. The food was out of this world, the weather was perfect for dining outside, and our new group was great company! The next morning, our painters stayed at our b and b and painted right there since the grounds were so beautiful.The light raking across the balcony and shutters was so dramatic, and I loved how the gnarly trees framed the composition to make a window within a window. Meanwhile, the photographers visited a nearby 11th century Abbey and took some incredible photographs. We met up later that day and headed to the nearby town of Arles for lunch. Wine tasting in Provence. For more information on upcoming T...

"Princess Gardens" ©2021 Niki Gulley 12" x 9” textured oil painting Scotland Art Trek –  First Day: Edinburgh Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams On the first day of our plein air painting and photography trip to Scotland, we began our adventure in the Medieval capitol city of Edinburgh. Filled with energy, fascinating architecture and history, we were all struck by its uniqueness and beauty. While the photographers shot and explored the city, we set up our easels close to our hotel to paint the lovely Princess Gardens that run through the center of the city. I set out to capture the lush hydrangeas lining this intricate stairway with just a glimpse of the ferris wheel in the background while some of my students did the same and others set out to recreate the interesting architectural details of the buildings. That evening we all gathered for a delicious Michelin restaurant dinner and compared our stories from the day. With sunny skies and great company, our first day ...

"Standing Witness"©2020  Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil painting One of the best ways that I have found to beat the heat in Texas, is to go somewhere else. So we packed up the car, loaded in the painting supplies and headed to the mountains outside Santa Fe to commune with nature and enjoy the aspens.  Close up texture detail:  I'm excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you'd like to see or find out more details about Standing Witness, please check them out: Studio Seven Arts Gallery 400 Main Street Pleasanton, CA StudioSevenArts.com E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .   NikiGulley.com

"Meandering Journey" 16" x 20" textured oil by Niki Gulley I love going to Santa Fe, but what I find truly special, is being able to go up into the mountains and spend time painting aspen trees. There is a beautiful grove of them set back along a stream, that is pretty much one of natures finest works. I can get lost for hours in there just moving from one spot to another. I'm excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you'd like to see or find out more details about Meandering Journey, please check them out: Studio Seven Arts Gallery 400 Main Street Pleasanton, CA StudioSevenArts.com E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings. See  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

                 "Purple Shadows"  ©2020 Niki Gulley  •  9" x 12" palette knife oil painting I spent a couple of days this spring on the Willow City Loop in the Texas Hill country to paint Bluebonnets, but as the heat got to me one day, I found this cool spot in the shade along the rivers edge. I love the setting and the movement of the shadows. If you're interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link        https://www.nikigulley.com/ purple-shadows /  . To see framing options, please e-mail me. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings. *** If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram...

                  "Barn at LBJ Ranch"  ©2020 Niki Gulley  •  9" x 12" palette knife oil painting This spring I was in Fredericksburg, TX for a painting competition looking for some inspiration when I decided to check out the LBJ Ranch. When low and behold, this bright red barn situated between a couple of twisted trees just seemed to call my name. If you're interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link      https://www.nikigulley.com/ barn-at-lbj-ranch / . To see framing options, please e-mail me. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings. *** If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, i...

                "Rooted"  ©2020 Niki Gulley  •  9" x 12" palette knife oil painting If you ever have the opportunity to visit Oak Alley outside of New Orleans, it is well worth the trip. These stunning old oak trees stand like sentinels to our past. The grounds and the history of this plantation both stand out in my memory for different reasons. If you're interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link    https://www.nikigulley.com/ rooted . To see framing options, please e-mail me. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings. *** If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who ...

              "Oak Beauties," New Orleans  ©2020 Niki Gulley 12" x 9" palette knife oil painting After taking the trolley to the garden district in New Orleans this house caught my eye. The  pink facade stood out as it was framed by this beautiful old oak tree. I wanted to tree to stand out, so I faded the houses into the background. If you're interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link    https://www.nikigulley.com/ oak-beauties /  . To see framing options, please e-mail me. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings. *** If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who mig...

"Resting Spot" ©2020 Niki Gulley 9" x 12” textured oil painting I love finding a spot that can covey a moment in time that everybody can relate to. How can you not picture yourself kicking back on this bench under the shade of tree without a care in the world and watch sailboats dance on the water across the lake. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . If you're interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link    http://nikigulley.com/ resting-spot / . To see framing options, please e-mail me. *** If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who might be interested, I'd really appreciate it you could pass this along. Thank you! E-mail  Niki Gulley .   NikiGulley.com

"Frozen Islands" ©2020 Niki Gulley 9" x 12” textured oil painting It was one of  those other worldly moments when we first discover the Glacier Lagoons in Iceland. These mammoth chunks of ice floating on the placid water slowly twisting with the current seemed like things of the past. Then throw in a colorful sunset and it is a memory that stays with you! To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . If you're interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link    http://nikigulley.com/ frozen-islands / . To see framing options, please e-mail me. *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly! Paris - June 2021 Portugal - Aug./Sept. 2021 Iceland - Aug. 2021 Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2021 For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit  http://www.ArtTreks.org. **** If you'd...