contemporary impressionists

Vibrant Fall Foliage Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

March 11, 2025

“Autumn Wonderland” 36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Those magical moments on Asheville trails when the sun hits just right! ? Finally getting to paint these incredible colors I’ve been dreaming about since our RV trip last fall. The leaves were literally dancing in the breeze while I painted – nature’s own little show!

I hope you enjoy the ride, too! Check out this video if you’s like to see more of the gorgeous autumn scenery – https://www.instagram.com/p/DB8-2vmR87-/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Resurrection Studios Opens Tonight! New Asheville Art Gallery

March 7, 2025

36″ x 36″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

Sunlight sparkles across shimmering water, diamonds glitter the pond’s surface; lotus blooms lift their faces toward the sun and gently dance across the glassy expanse.

Golden sunlight filters through the brambles and ferns, a touch of cardinal red peeks through all while dreamy morning light reflects in the water.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

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

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

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

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If you’d like to see this and more, please stop by the opening of Resurrection Artist Studios tonight!

Friday March 7th from 5 – 10 P.M. ••• 160 Broadway St. • Asheville

Join us for the Grand Opening of Resurrection Studios Collective at the iconic former MOOG Music building. This is your chance to experience Asheville’s newest creative hub,—a dynamic space featuring the incredible work of Western North Carolina’s talented artists across a variety of mediums. Be a part of this exciting unveiling as we celebrate the dedication and artistry that has gone into bringing Resurrection to life.

Live Music: Doss Church & The Unholy Noise take the stage at 7 PM.

Bar Service: Enjoy drinks crafted by our neighbors, Day Trip

Featured Creatives: Explore the vibrant works of Kira Bursky in our pop-up gallery & our talented roster of over 30 Resurrection artists in our main gallery

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of art, music & community. Join us for this 1st Friday event & discover how Resurrection Studios is bringing a new heartbeat to this historic building.

Walking in the Woods with Impressionist Landscape Painter Niki Gulley

March 6, 2025

“Carpeted Path” 36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Can’t help but gasp every time I look up at these fall colors! Finally getting to paint these Asheville trees after dreaming about them for so long. The way the light hits the leaves just makes my heart happy – like nature’s own light show. Loving the sounds of leaves falling and crunching underfoot, while enjoying the uplifting autumn colors and refreshing November air. I hope you enjoy this relaxing, rejuvenating walk through the woods with me!

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Resurrection Artist Studios Grand Opening this Friday

March 4, 2025

Pictured above: Niki Gulley’s studio, Resurrection Artist Studios, Asheville, NC

Friday March 7th from 5 – 10 P.M. ••• 160 Broadway St. • Asheville

Live Music: Doss Church & The Unholy Noise take the stage at 7 PM.

Bar Service: Enjoy drinks crafted by our neighbors, Day Trip

Featured Creatives: Explore the vibrant works of Kira Bursky in our pop-up gallery & our talented roster of over 30 Resurrection artists in our main gallery

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of art, music & community. Join us for this 1st Friday event & discover how Resurrection Studios is bringing a new heartbeat to this historic building.

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

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

New “Autumn Brushstrokes” Palette Knife Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

February 10, 2025

12″ x 12″ textured acrylic on canvas panel

Can you feel nature’s energy as cooling autumn breezes dance through the vibrant foliage? As leaves start to fall, glimpses of the distance peeks and valleys shine through and your journey is illuminated with gorgeous mountain views. Incorporating bold, broad, skipping strokes add to that feeling of joy and rejuvenation while thick, chunky texture brings this sculptural painting to life.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

New “Casting Shadows” Fall Foliage Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

February 6, 2025

textured acrylic on canvas

30″ x 40” on 1.5? deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

What a gorgeous day for a drive through the beautiful fall foliage! I hope you can feel the cool breeze and smell the fresh scent of pine and cider in the air. May this one bring joy and energy to your day, as you escape into this autumn wonderland.

If you’d like to see a photo of me painting this one and it’s 3-D texture, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHGx3RRo4n/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Nature’s Inspiration by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 5, 2025

There’s something magical about protecting your studio time. When nothing interrupts the flow, stories emerge through color and texture that I never expected. What time of day do you feel most inspired? ?

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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textured acrylic on canvas

30″ x 40” on 1.5? deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

Joyful Mountainous Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

December 18, 2024

“Mountain Majesty” • 36″ x 48″ textured acrylic painting

Colorful wildflowers fill Colorado’s undulating grassy hills with joy and hope. Sweeping clouds dance overhead while nature’s palette puts on a harmonic concert below. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes allows you to see the marks and feel the peaceful energy. Repeating patterns and waves of greens, golds and blues 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.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my textured Colorado paintings.

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

Walking in the Woods with Impressionist Landscape Painter Niki Gulley

November 15, 2024

36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Loving the sounds of leaves falling and crunching underfoot, while enjoying the uplifting autumn colors and refreshing November air. I hope you enjoy this relaxing, rejuvenating walk through the woods with me!

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Painting Fall at the North Carolina Arboretum by Impressionist Niki Gulley

November 14, 2024

36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Today I joined the Asheville Plein Air Painters at the North Carolina Arboretum. While several of the trails were closed from the hurricane, the main gardens were open and it turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon. I loved the bright pops of color in their “mum quilt.” What a fantastic, welcoming group. I look forward to the next time I can join again! 9” x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.