contemporary floral art

“Popping Magic” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 3, 2023

18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

I painted “Popping Magic III” this spring not too far from my home. This might have been one of the best years for the poppies and wildflowers. The explosion of color was incredible! This morning started out slightly overcast, and the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that radiant light and joyful energy illuminating your journey as you wander through this magical field of blooming glory. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!

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.

“Blossoming Dreams II” Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

June 20, 2023

24″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I wanted to show Texas’ spring landscape in a completely different way. 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 bluebonnets and wildflowers along with their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way. With an aura of mystery, late day light touches the tops of the grasses and hills with glimmers of hope.

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.

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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.

“Blue Rhapsody II” Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

June 14, 2023

SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas

Just sold through AO5 Gallery! I wanted to show Texas’ spring landscape in a completely different way. With an aura of mystery and the promise of what tomorrow holds, late day light sparkles over the horizon casting its warm glow kissing everything it touches with glimmers of hope. The vague suggestion of bluebonnets and colorful wildflowers peek through the dancing golden tangle, leaving the landscape loose and free so that your imagination can tell its story. May you relish the joy in the beauty of nature, bathing in the moment and looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

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

For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Contemporary Iris Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 7, 2023

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

This series of bearded irises 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.

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

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

“Melting Blues” Bluebonnet Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

May 25, 2023

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

Incorporating extremely thick paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls, adds 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.

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.

Contemporary Iris Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

May 19, 2023

SOLD • 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 contemporary floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

April 26, 2023

24″ x 12″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Inspired by our travels to Provence, I painted these uplifting sunflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife so that the resulting image leaps off the canvas and is loaded with energy, color and texture. Bright, smiling faces as big as dinner plates, fill your home with joy and beauty. A quaint stone farmhouse in the distance welcomes you to come in and enjoy the view. Full of warmth and vibrancy, my hope is that when you gaze into this piece, it lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.

For more information on this painting, please contact,the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.

And to see more of my palette knife contemporary floral and landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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Visiting Vineyards and Wine Tasting with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

April 18, 2023

16″ x 20″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

In the above painting you can see an example of the vineyards dotting the hills of this Tuscan region. With the weather turning colder, you can see the first signs of fall as these colorful grapevines turn beautiful oranges and golds. I was attracted to the vibrant vines contrasted against the progressive miles of rolling hills dotted with more grapevines, olive trees, and plowed grain fields. The gorgeous, plump purple grapes were ready to harvest at any moment. Setting up my easel across from this vineyard, I began recreating the soft light that would break through the clouds and illuminate various hilltops and plantings. I arranged the vines to lead your eye back to the hill town and the beautiful countryside. I hope you can taste the delicious wine and escape to Tuscany with me!

Visit my shot at nikigulley.com/awaiting-harvest/ to purchase “Awaiting Harvest.”

To join us on next year’s Foodie Trek to Tuscany, or Iceland, visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Spaces fill up quickly!

Tuscany Foodie Trek

October 12 – 19, 2024

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

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

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Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

April 14, 2023

SOLD • 24″ x 24″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold! In this painting, I wanted to render vibrant poppies and wildflowers very abstractly. Focusing on the patterns of color that those vivid reds and cobalt blues form, allows you to feel the excitement of peering into a huge field of blooming glory. Mysterious light tries to break through the distant foliage and begin to illuminate the blossoms, beckoning you to explore what’s beyond.

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

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

“Waltz of the Sunflowers” New Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

April 12, 2023

24″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

This winter has been so grey and cold that I had to buy a bouquet of sunflowers to cheer myself up. Not only did they do the trick, but I was also inspired to paint their infectious beauty. To lift your spirits, too, I arranged the blooms vertically in my composition and repeated the circular shapes in the foreground and background to create a sense of joyful energy and movement. I hope you can hear a beautiful symphony playing while sunflowers dance to the melodic tune.

These vibrant sunflowers can also be hung horizontally.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on this piece or more of my palette knife floral paintings.

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