Tag: impressionist pastels

“Daffodils” Contemporary Impressionistic Floral Pastel by Niki Gulley

February 20, 2024

    

“Daffodils” ©Niki Gulley
18″ x 24” pastel on paper
 
Daffodils are symbols of spring and in many cultures their blooms kick off the start of many festivals. For me they just seem to make me happy. The petals appear to dance in the breeze with the colors inviting you in for a closer look. Their beauty is fleeting though, so I had to capture them quick before they faded out until next year. 
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Pastel-apalooza – $1,200 including shipping or DFW delivery
(Value: $1,800)

Only through 2/27/24

E-mail Niki Gulley for sale details and a link to the Pastel-apalooza shop.

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Bayou City Art Festival – Houston, TX – Oct. 9 & 10

October 4, 2010

“Bon Appetito” ©2010 Niki Gulley
 Pastel 24” x 36”

On my second trip to Europe, my husband wanted to take me to Venice since it was one of his favorite cities, and I fell in love with almost everything about it. The timeless quality created by living on canals free of cars, the history in the architecture and even the cobbled walkways, the beauty of the scenery and the magical quality created by the light to name just a few of my favorite things. I love how food and meals play such an important role in Italian culture – a time to slow down and enjoy friendships while savoring the local grown cuisine and wines over the course of the evening. In this pastel I wanted to communicate all of those joyful feelings in addition to capturing the energy and romance of the city at night. Bon Appetito!

If you’re in Houston, TX this weekend, please stop by the Bayou City Art Festival to see Bon Appetito and my other recent pastels. I’ll be displaying my work at booth #480C – on Walker St. between Bagby & Smith Streets facing City Hall. See BayouCityArtFestival.com for more information.

Or, e-mail me at [email protected] for more information.