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“Woodland Adventure” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

November 14, 2023

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.

To purchase this highly textured oil painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/woodland-adventure/.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my aspen and birch paintings.

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

“Soaring High” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

October 24, 2023

SOLD • 30″ x 48″ • Textured mixed media on canvas

Just sold through AO5 Gallery! I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created.

To see more of my paintings available at AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX, please visit https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail – Niki Gulley

Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints New England’s Fall Foliage

October 18, 2023

Just outside of Stowe, VT, we chose a campsite on beautiful Lake Elmore. When we got there, the sky was blue and the surroundings were stunning. So, I had my heart set on painting the lake the next day, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Temperatures dropped 30 degrees overnight and rain, rain and more rain was predicted, so I set up my easel hoping to capture this serene view of the house nestled into the fall foliage. I was ahead of the rain but 30 mph side winds were making it very challenging to paint, so here is my progress and I will finish the rest up in my studio when I’m not shivering so much nor trying to draw straight lines in such blustery conditions!

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

(Retail value – $600 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $350 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Colorful Birch Tree Painting from Vermont by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

October 17, 2023

The weather turned quickly in Vermont! From 80 to 50 and solid rain in just a day. So here I took advantage of my last chance to paint while it was dry and there were still autumn leaves on the trees. I hope the scenery brings you as much joy as I felt while painting this!

To see a video of the area as I was painting, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/CyOE3TjOlkc/.

20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

(Retail value – $2,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $2,000 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Capturing Vermont’s Fall Foliage with Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley

October 16, 2023

The color explosion in northern Vermont was out of this world, and I just had to capture its fleeting beauty. So, we found a nice big place to park the RV and I was able to work larger again today. The reds were so vibrant and intense on this maple that it had to be my focus. Feeling like a kid with the excitement of the colors, I chose this uplifting view reminiscent of laying on the ground as a child and staring up into the treetops and sky. Totally lost in the moment and not a care in the world, I hope you are transported to a similar happy memory from your youth!

24″ x 18″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

(Retail value – $1,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $1,200 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley Paints Fall Foliage in Stowe, VT

October 13, 2023

We went up to the Stowe ski resort to see what the trees looked like at higher elevations. It was a perfect day – beautiful scenery and weather. I was seriously inspired and the fall colors were postcard perfect!

20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

Sold!

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

New Textured Birch Trees Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

October 5, 2023

Can you really get enough birch trees??? I love their white peeling bark and vivid changing leaves. Hugging the shoreline of this peaceful lake, may these vertical beauties lift your spirits and bring some joyful color to your day!

And, it turns out this was my last time to paint in Acadia National Park due to a truck hitting and destroying our side mirror (which led us down a several hour repair mission.) Luckily Scott cobbled something together and we’re all set for the next part of our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour. Stay tuned…

“Toes in the Water”

24″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on 1.5″ canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

(Retail value – $1,400 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $995 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/toes-in-the-

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

New “Between the Birches” Fall Foliage Painting from Maine by Niki Gulley

October 3, 2023

Back for day 2 in Arcadia National Park! I’m so glad we allowed for a few days here. Today we are in our RV, so parking is a bigger challenge. But, we found this beautiful spot alongside the road with plenty of room to park. The birches are starting to turn colors and I love this peaceful lake view. I hope it transports you to serenity, too!

“Between the Birches”

18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

(Retail value – $1,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $1,200 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/between-the-birches.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

•••

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.

New “Reflecting Fall” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

September 27, 2023

We are loving the peaceful surroundings of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We booked this picturesque campsite where we have our own dock and lake view. This morning we woke up to this serene scene, and of course, I just had to paint it! Golden light illuminating the beginnings of fall with a gentle ripple causing the reflections to meld into a beautiful symphony of colors.

“Reflecting Fall”

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on panel

(Retail value – $600 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $350 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/reflecting-fall/.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

•••

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.

“Soaring High” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

July 14, 2023

30″ x 48″ • Textured mixed media on canvas

I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created.

If you’d like to purchase “Soaring High,” please visit https://ao5gallery.com/products/soaring-high-1.

To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail – Niki Gulley