Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Taylor Cut Away by Laurie Pace Sold    Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."    I have not posted here often but will be stopping by. Seems like Texas Artist Barbara Haviland has kept this blog strong.  I will stand in solidarity with her and encourage our other AOT members to join in again.  This Blog was ranked #16 out of the top 80 blogs. My personal one was number #13 in rank.  Texas has some really great artists and I am blessed to be one of them. I know if you see this today, it is really REALLY cold here in Texas.  I am north of the Dallas Ft Worth Metroplex closer to Oklahoma and I am not leaving the house still today!! Stay safe in your journey of today. Praying for all of you that see this blog and read it.  May you be blessed with God's love and great mercy.  Laurie Pace aka Elle Pace WAOW, AOT, OPA Ellepace.com   W...

"Seasonal Changes"  ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. I have alway loved watching the seasons change, going from grey and white, moving into greens and yellows and finishing with the gorgeous reds, golds and oranges of fall. 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

"Seasonal Changes" VIII  ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. Being in the woods always seems to open the flood gates on my creativity and hopefully my love of nature gets conveyed into my paintings. If you're interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link    https://www.nikigulley.com/seasonal-changes-viii/. 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

"Seasonal Changes" #8  ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. Just Sold!  The greens of spring and summer speak to a renewal of energy, of life starting anew. This vibrant burst of color lets you know that no matter what is going on in the world, mother earth just keeps moving forward. 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

     "Woodland Adventure" ©2022 Niki Gulley  18" x 24"" textured oil painting on board I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in Woodland Adventure. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn greens to create a fall forest that vibrates with color and energy.  I placed the vivid foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance on a beautiful fall day. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my aspen and birch paintings. To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

 “Pops of Joy” ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more details. To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

   "Sunshine on My Mind" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas This sunflower field that I visited this summer was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

  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.

  "Morning Glow, White Rock Lake" ©2022 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 20" x 16" On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood tree. I liked how the warm light showed off the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the sun glistens along the water's surface and I hope this scene lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring. For more information and framing options, check out  nikigulley.com/morning-glow/. *** To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

        “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 ...

   “Parade of Color" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 48" textured oil painting Filled with joy and energy, Parade of Color is loaded with texture and uplifting hues that almost dance on the canvas. Mysterious light leads you down the path, beckoning you into the distance. What lies beyond? Where will your adventure take you next? I hope you can find the excitement in the journey! To purchase, please visit  nikigulley.com/parade-of-color/. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings.  See  NikiGulley.com  

   "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...

       "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.

        "Moving Expectations III" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas As my garden kept evolving this spring, I was treated every day to a new blossoming surprise! After my irises were complete, I was greeted by the most gorgeous roses I've seen since I planted them 5 years ago. So, of course I had to go out and capture those beauties before they disappeared.   Wanting to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light, I painted  the blooms large to add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, multi-colored roses dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom.  I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. To purchase this painting, visit  nikigulley.com/moving-expectations-iii/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please ...

   “Spring's Palette V”  ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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. For framing options and purchasing information, please visit  nikigulley.com/springs-palette-v/. This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary abstract landscape in the series. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more details. *** To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

        “Spring's Palette IV”  ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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. This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary abstract landscape in the series. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for options and details. To purchase and see framing options, check out  nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iv/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.