Niki Gulley contemporary impressionist

“United Journey” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

August 31, 2021

30″ x 48″ textured oil painting

Shimmering in golden light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden leaves dance in the gentle breeze. A well traveled path on the right beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s tranquility and beauty.

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“Autumn Serenade” Palette Knife Fall Foliage Painting by Niki Gulley

August 30, 2021

36″ x 48″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Shimmering colors of autumn: Aspen, Oak and the forest of trees quiver, their light graceful leaves tremble and quake, silver and gold, scarlet and tangerine, with each light breeze. There is the quiet energy of change coming and vibrant color charges the woods. Crisp fall mountain air, slender trunks cut bright strokes of white against a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. Staccato strokes and shimmering hues add to the feeling of change in the air and suggest the breeze whistling through the foliage.

If you’d like more details on Autumn Serenade or are interested in purchasing, check out nikigulley.com/autumn-serenade/.

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Niki Gulley demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery in Santa Fe

July 22, 2021

Niki Gulley demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery

A couple of weeks ago, we visited Santa Fe and I demonstrated my technique in oils at Marigold Arts Gallery. After the sweltering heat in Dallas, the weather felt wonderful in New Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone!

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.

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New “Sparking the Imagination” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

July 19, 2021

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

With “Sparking the Imagination,” I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops, mesmerized by the scene overhead. I’ve arranged the trunks in a spiral pattern so that you have a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by woodland, connecting with nature and the heavens above. Flowing in an ascending circular pattern, transitioning from spring, summer, winter, fall and back again to spring, reminds us of the cyclical forces of life and what our place can be within it.

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

“Autumn’s Descent” Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 15, 2021

Niki Gulley, Dallas, aspen, contemporary impressionist, tree painting

“Autumn’s Descent”

20″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Mounted in 3″ espresso frame • $1,600

Getting a chance to escape home confinement for a quick road trip to the mountains to paint, was just what the doctor ordered! Spending time in nature and reveling in the stunning fall colors with the crisp cool air, rejuvenated my spirit and inspired my muse. Add to the fact that I love aspens and you have just about the perfect remedy for these challenging times. I hope that you will feel my excitement and energy so that it will bring you as much joy as it did me.

If you’d like to purchase “Autumn’s Descent,” it is available through:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

“Fence Line” Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 14, 2021

20″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

If you’d like to see or find out more details about “Fence Line,” it is available through:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

“Reaching New Heights” Textured Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

July 7, 2021

48” x 36″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

In this painting, I wanted you to you to experience the joy of looking up into the treetops – just like you did when you were a kid. Lying on the ground, not a care in the world, you gaze in wonderment as the clouds drift by. Choosing warm yellows, reds and greens and utilizing thick chunky staccato strokes add to that childlike whimsy and I hope you are transported back to a happy, carefree time and place.

If interested in seeing more details about “Reaching New Heights,” check out nikigulley.com/reaching-new-heights/.

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

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

New “Whispers in Time” Aspen Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

June 29, 2021

30” x 30” textured oil painting

Colorado’s celebrated quaking aspen trees stand arrow straight in the valleys and

up and down the hills.

Slim white trunks sing out against the forest background and each leaf provides

a sparkling symphony of notes whispering through the mountains.

Flames of yellow leaves flicker against autumn’s burning reds

and the deep, cool blue mountain streaked with late light.

This painting captures the breathtaking colors of

Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, and the peaceful rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves.

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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.

“Reaching New Heights” Textured Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

March 10, 2021

48” x 36″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

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

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

New “Heading to the Mountains” Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

February 1, 2021

16″ x 20″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Painting in the mountains, especially this year was so cathartic and emotional. It was such a joy to be there surrounded by these amazing fall colors, that it would bring me to tears every day. I felt so fortunate to be able to do this when so many people weren’t able to travel, that I poured my heart and soul into every painting. I hope that you can feel the joy that I felt when you see them.

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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