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“Nova” Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

October 8, 2024

36″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Inspired by this gorgeous aspen grove, I wanted to capture the magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun’s rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day.

To purchase Nova, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/nova/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Breaking Light” Impasto Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

June 25, 2024

SOLD • 12″ x 24″ textured oil painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Just sold! Shimmering in warm light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden leaves dance in the gentle breeze. The beautiful autumn forest beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s glory and tranquility.

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.

“Breaking Light” Impasto Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

January 10, 2024

12″ x 24″ textured oil painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Shimmering in warm light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden leaves dance in the gentle breeze. The beautiful autumn forest beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s glory and tranquility.

If you’d like to add “Breaking Light” to your art collection, visit my shop at https://www.nikigulley.com/breaking-light/.

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.

“Nova” Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

January 4, 2024

36″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

To purchase Nova, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/nova/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

Autumn Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

December 29, 2023

18″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I loved this brilliant aspen forest with its bright white aspen trunks slicing through all of the vibrant red and yellow foliage. The patterns of the trees created a sort of rhythm and I focused on the placement of the ivory sentinels, the diagonal purple shadows that they cast and the rustling of the leaves to add to that musical feeling. I hope you, too, can sense the energy and joy of being surrounded by nature as autumn is in full swing.

If interested in more information on pricing and purchasing this palette knife fall scene, please contact the The Statton Gallery:

The Statton Gallery

137 Spring Street

Eureka Springs, AR 72632

stattongallery.com

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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.

Abstract Aspen Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

December 6, 2023

20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Scrolling bark peels back like white washed parchment revealing secrets in the deeply textured wood below. A painting of grace and beauty, its verticality is offset by diagonal glowing autumn colors. Each stroke defined by thick textured paint and rich colors contrasted against subtle ivories, strike a reverberating chord and create a visual vibration that resonates in an optical song.

To see a close-up on its texture or to purchase a “Knot in the Woods II,” check out https://www.nikigulley.com/knot-in-the-woods-ii/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“A Knot in the Woods” Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

December 5, 2023

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Knot in the Woods is loaded with layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in tight on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and dimension. Splashes of gold and pops of fire-engine red add excitement and energy to the expansive aspen forest.

To purchase a “Knot in the Woods,” please go to https://www.nikigulley.com/knot-in-the-woods/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

New “Nova” Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

August 2, 2022

36″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Counting Time” Contemporary Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

May 2, 2022

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

Just Sold! 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.

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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.

“A Knot in the Woods” Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

February 25, 2022

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

To purchase a “Knot in the Woods,” please go to https://www.nikigulley.com/knot-in-the-woods/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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