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New “Floating Expressions” Series Aspen Tree Paintings by Niki Gulley

December 14, 2020

24″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas, framed in a silver floater frame

In this painting series, I wanted the focus to be on texture. Usually I paint with a lot of color, but I opted to use a limited palette on these pieces to really concentrate on the peeling bark of the aspen trees. Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Floating Expressions is loaded with layers and layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in extremely close on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and energy. At the end, I had to throw in a few of my signature strokes of color – a splash of gold, some touches of purple, and just a dab of fire-engine red for added excitement and unexpected color twists.

To purchase, please visit https://www.nikigulley.com/floating-expressions/.

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

New “Admiring the View” Large Panorama Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

December 9, 2020

20″ x 60″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Conjured up from my imagination, I wanted to create a fantasy forest filled with gorgeous, colorful foliage embracing your journey, wildflowers blanketing the ground under your feet and mysterious light beckoning you onward to discover what is beyond the next bend. Stop for a moment and take in the view or continue your venture and wander into the unknown.

To purchase, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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

New “Springtime Blues” Large Abstract Texas Wildflower Painting by Niki Gulley

November 30, 2020

36” x 60” mixed media on canvas

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. Rows and rows of bluebonnets and colorful wildflowers dance in the sparkling light, 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.

“Springtime Blues” is available through the Good Art Company Gallery, goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

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New “Nature’s Brushstrokes IV” Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

November 27, 2020

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

With an aura of mystery, early morning light shimmers over the horizon illuminating the tops of the grasses, bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers, inviting you to take a stroll amongst the gorgeous blooms.

Leaving the landscape loose and free, your imagination can fill in your own story. Loaded with dreamy layers of paint and thick textured passages, this piece really comes to life in person.

“Nature’s Brushstrokes VI” is available through the Good Art Company Gallery, goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

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

“Golden Glow” Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

November 26, 2020

SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Just sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! Last spring we loaded up the car and headed south to visit the Texas Hill Country to see the wildflowers in bloom. It’s so exciting to see a massive carpet of blue across our usually green hills, and I love how the bluebonnets signal that spring has arrived!

On our drive through the Willow City Loop, I was drawn to this one lone tree on the horizon glowing from the sun as it was setting. 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!

I painted these Texas Bluebonnets and wildflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and movement.

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New “Syncopation II” Textured Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

October 19, 2020

12″ x 24″ • textured oil painting on canvas

Flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze while white sentinels slice through the colorful backdrop and create a rhythm as they march along. Repeating and receding, the aspen trunks lead you into the distance, inviting you to take a relaxing walk on a beautiful autumn morning.

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 her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings.

See NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

October 16, 2020

“Syncopation” ©2020 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 12″ x 24″ textured oil on canvas

Just Sold through the Statton Gallery! I loved this brilliant aspen forest with its bright white aspen trunks slicing through all of the vibrant red and yellow foliage, contrasted against the multitude of greens surrounding it. The patterns of the trees created a sort of rhythm and I focused on the placement of the ivory sentinels and strokes in the leaves to add to that feeling of a driving beat. I hope you, too, can feel 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 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 her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings.

See NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

New “Melting Blue” Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 21, 2020

This is part of a new series of paintings that I am doing that incorporates a couple of different techniques, from thicker paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls. This gives the painting even more of a 3D feel that just comes alive and jumps off the page.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/melting-blue/.

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New Hall of State Painting from Fair Park by Dallas Artist Niki Gulley

September 4, 2020

12″ x 10″ oil painting on panel • Dallas, TX

This was done during a paint out with fellow artists at the Hall of State in Fair Park near downtown Dallas. I loved the architectural structure of lines pulling your eye up, along with a golden archer aiming his bow to lose an arrow skyward.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/archer.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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New “Backyard Oasis” Textured Oil Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 31, 2020

14″ x 11″ textured oil painting 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I have tried to make the most of my time at home this summer, so I have spent plenty of days painting in my garden. My plants have been a flowering explosion of color this year and I have loved every minute that I was able to revel in their beauty.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/backyard-oasis/ .

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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