April 2021

Large Sunflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 30, 2021

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.

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To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

“Melting Blues” Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

April 29, 2021

36″ x 60″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

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To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New “Prickly Tower” Contemporary Cactus Painting by Niki Gulley

April 28, 2021

48″ x 30″ Textured Mixed Media Painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

On a recent trip, we came across these gigantic cacti. I had never seen such a large cactus before and I was awestruck by its age and size. Purposely choosing this angle from below and narrowing the perspective as it stretches to the dramatic clouds drifting by in the sky, you can get a sense of its scale. Filled with vibrant colors and dragging my paint in swirling, diagonal patterns add to the energy and joy of the scene.

For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, visit NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

“Flowing into Autumn” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

April 27, 2021

SOLD • 30″ x 48″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold! I created “Flowing into Autumn” with many layers of paint, starting with a swirling thin application to form the tangled underbrush and flowing current to thick impasto strokes for texture and energy in the foliage and trunks. Water rushes downstream as autumn leaves dance in the gentle breeze. I hope you experience a feeling of peace and warmth being immersed in the beauty of nature, letting all of your cares drift away.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on “Flowing into Autumn” and her other palette knife paintings.

See NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

New Contemporary Textured Poppy Painting by Niki Gulley

April 26, 2021

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.

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To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

New Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 23, 2021

24″ x 24″ Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

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.

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To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

New “Spring’s Palette III” Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

April 22, 2021

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.

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.

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To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

New “Counting Time” Contemporary Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

April 21, 2021

30″ x 40″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around cradled board with the painting continuing around the edges

Capturing the excitement and energy I feel while being immersed in the nature, “Counting Time” is loaded with vibrant autumn colors, extremely thick textured paint, movement and spontaneity. Peeling, knotted aspen trees stretch deeper and deeper into the woods, counting time as their foliage dances in the breeze creating an uptempo rhythm and filling the forest with its gorgeous symphony.

To purchase “Counting Time,” please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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For information on more of my abstract aspen and birch forests, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

New “Melting Blues” Bluebonnet Series by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 20, 2021

12″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

This series or Texas wildflowers, bearded irises and ruby red poppies, incorporates extremely thick paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls to add energy and whimsy. This gives the paintings a 3D feel that comes alive and jumps off the canvas, while adding joy and color to your room. If you’d like to see companion pieces in the series, please e-mail me to see my other options.

To purchase these poppy paintings, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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For details on more of my bluebonnet and Iris paintings on this series, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary floral palette knife paintings.

New “Melting Blues” Bluebonnet Series by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 19, 2021

12″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

For details on more of my bluebonnet and Iris paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary floral palette knife paintings.