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Niki Gulley Paints Bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country

April 5, 2021

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

This idyllic setting just screamed Texas to me and I had to paint it. The quintessential windmill spins in the distance, signaling a change in seasons as spring leaps forward. Colorful bluebonnets fill the landscape, inviting you to wander through wildflower fields, noble oaks and onto hilltops ahead, sure to treat your journey with amazing views of the Texas Hill Country.

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

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

New Texas Bluebonnet and Wildflower Field by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

April 2, 2021

16″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas panel

I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of the berms so indicative of the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, Spring Forward II is loaded with texture, color and movement. Curving rows of cobalt with flecks of Indian Paintbrush and various wildflowers lead your eye to the house tucked into the distant foliage, welcoming you home to this gorgeous setting.

For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New “Spring Forward” Bluebonnet Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 1, 2021

24″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

On our drive through the Hill Country recently, I was drawn to this one lone tree rising above the horizon. Waves of bluebonnets lead your eye into the distance towards that late light illuminating the wildflower filled hill and oak tree. Adding pops of color where the rainbow of wildflowers danced in between the blue also keeps your focus moving from foreground to background. I hope you can feel the joy and energy of springtime in Texas!

For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Textured Bluebonnet Landscape by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

March 31, 2021

SOLD • 12″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting

I was painting bluebonnets just outside of Llano, TX and we ran into a guy that invited us up to his property overlooking the valley. So this is the gorgeous view that I painted from atop Scopwick ranch. And, they bought it as soon as I was finished!

For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Ruby Path” Texas Wildflower Painting by Niki Gulley

March 30, 2021

SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Just sold through the Good Art Company gallery! I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our Indian Paintbrush, bluebonnets and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy mounds in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, Ruby Path is loaded with texture, color and movement. Vertical diagonal rows of ruby jewel tones lead your eye to the foliage in the distance, inviting you to stroll amongst the gorgeous wildflowers. Arranging the Indian Paintbrush and bluebonnets vertically are designed to lift your spirits and add joy to your home.

To view more of my paintings at the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX, visit goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Nature’s Brushstrokes II” Abstract Wildflower Painting by Niki Gulley

March 8, 2021

SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just sold through The Statton Gallery! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of spring wildflowers flowing along grassy rises and falls of gently rolling hills. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

To contact The Statton Gallery in Eureka Springs, AR, please visit stattongallery.com.

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For more details on my other abstract wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Abstract Texas Wildflower Painting by Niki Gulley

January 12, 2021

SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold through AO5 Gallery! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of the berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX – https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley.

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Cheerful Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

January 5, 2021

24″ x 12″ Textured Mixed Media on 1.5” gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges.

Full of energy, spontaneity, color and texture, these sunflowers leap off the canvas and invite you to share in their sunshine.

To purchase, please visit https://www.nikigulley.com/dripping-with-sunshine/.

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

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

“Symphony in Springtime II” Textured Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

December 29, 2020

SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of our berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

To see more of my paintings at the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX, please visit goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Capturing the Sun” Cheerful Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

December 28, 2020

SOLD • 18″ x 24″ textured oil painting

Just sold through The Statton Gallery! This sunflower field that I visited in the middle of the pandemic 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.

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If you’re in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, please check out my paintings at:

The Statton Gallery
137 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
stattongallery.com

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For more details on my other palette knife sunflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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