Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

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"Paradise Found” ©2016 Niki Gulley 40" x 30"” textured oil painting Dreaming of sitting on the beach watching a beautiful sunset, relaxing under a cool ocean breeze and listening to the cathartic sound of the ocean lapping against the shore, I hope Paradise Found transports you to a carefree time and place. For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

"Day's Journey IV" ©2011 Niki Gulley pastel 11" x 14" Still dreaming of a warm sandy beach and playing in the ocean's waves. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on this sunset pastel Or, visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of more of my paintings.

"Day's Journey III" ©2011 Niki Gulley pastel • 11" x 14" Dreaming of sunny skies, laying on a blanket on the beach with a good book, and the cathartic sound of the ocean lapping against the shore. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on this sunset pastel Or, visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of more of my paintings.

“Rhythmic Waters VI” ©2010 Niki Gulley 12” x 12” oil on canvas I created this ocean scene with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and suggest the energy found in nature. I wanted to capture that magical moment when the sun sets near the horizon and casts it’s sparkling glow over the ocean’s surface while illuminating the sky. The image is painted around the sides of the 1.5 inch deep gallery wrap canvas so that it looks three-dimensional and can be hung as is without a frame for a contemporary look. These chunky ocean paintings look great in pairs, threes and fours. To see my “Rhythmic Waters” series in person, stop by my booth at the Art Street Green Bay art show this weekend in Green Bay, WI. For more information on the show, go to artseventsinc.com/artstreet . If you'd like to learn how to create loose, vibrant paintings join us this fall in my Adult Art Classes in Dallas. Registration is open and classes fill up quickly, so visit NikiGulley.com Or...

“Rhythmic Waters V” ©2010 Niki Gulley 12” x 12” oil on canvas I created this ocean scene with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and suggest the energy found in nature. I wanted to capture the movement and sounds of the ocean waves crashing against each other. The image is painted around the sides of the 1.5 inch deep gallery wrap canvas so that it looks three-dimensional and can be hung as is without a frame for a contemporary look. These chunky ocean paintings look great in pairs, threes and fours. To see my “Rhythmic Waters” series in person, stop by my booth at the Art Street Green Bay art show this weekend in Green Bay, WI. For more information on the show, go to artseventsinc.com/artstreet . If you'd like to learn how to create loose, vibrant paintings join us this fall in my Adult Art Classes in Dallas. Registration is open and classes fill up quickly, so visit NikiGulley.com Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information. NikiGull...

“Turquoise Vortex” ©2010 Niki Gulley 30” x 30” • oil on canvas Growing up in Chicago, our brutally cold winters would feel like they lasted forever so my family tried to vacation along our tropical coasts whenever possible. I loved this week we spent together – the cathartic rhythm of the ocean waves lapping against the shore as dad and I tried to ride each crest as close to the beach as possible, feeling the cool sand squish between my toes and fingers while building sand castles together, and enjoying the peacefulness at sunset as the gorgeous fireball dropped down from the sky and cast diamond-like reflections across the ocean’s surface. Turquoise Vortex recreates that magical moment as the sun starts to descend and illuminate the water’s peaks and makes everything sparkle. Using a circular composition and bold colors enhances that feeling of motion and rhythm while suggesting the awesome energy and power found in nature. If you’d like to learn how to paint landscapes or “loosen up”...

Ocean Study oil painting by Niki Gulley • 5" x 7" This ocean study was inspired by the fascinating karst rock formations and gorgeous turquoise waters that we saw on our trip to the Phuket area of Thailand. It was created with thick oil paint and palette knives. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Sunset Study oil painting by Niki Gulley • 5" x 7" This sunset study was painted with thick oil paint and palette knives. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Sunset Study oil painting by Niki Gulley • 5" x 7" This sunset study was painted with thick oil paint and palette knives. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

"Rhapsody in Bloom II" ©2010 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" oil on canvas One of my new bright, cheerful florals created with extremely thick paint and palette knives. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

5" x 7" oil painting by Niki Gulley Another ocean inspired study created with extremely thick paint and palette knife. I love the spontaneity and movement in the sky and water. Visit my website NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.