Niki Gulley contemporary impressionist

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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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 “Resting Spot” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

August 10, 2020

9″ x 12” textured oil painting

Taking a moment to relax during a road trip to Western New York, I found this picturesque place to set up and paint. The bench was situated in the perfect spot to just sit back and relax as the boats paraded across the sparkling water. What a great way to spend the morning!

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

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“Frozen Islands” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

August 7, 2020

9″ x 12” textured oil painting

One of the highlights of our Iceland trip was to visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Completely otherworldly, large chunks of blue ice break and float along the water’s surface while the massive glacier looms in the distance. My favorite color being aqua, I had to capture all of the gorgeous blues in the water and the ice. While a little overcast, the sun was able to peak through the clouds and create a dreamlike sunset casting a golden tint across the lagoon. A magical moment!

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

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

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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New Waterfall Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 6, 2020

9″ x 12” textured oil painting

Across from the unique Kirkjufell mountain is the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Mult-tiered water flows and cascades from one layer to the next into the pool below, creating a river that eventually flows out to sea. Since it was a rather grey evening, I decided to play with the colors to create a more uplifting, fantastical scene. Using juicy, thick, diagonal strokes creates energy and movement adding to the sense of rushing water. Created with palette knife and oil paint, this piece is loaded with color, texture and joy.

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

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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New Palette Knife Barn Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 5, 2020

5″ x 7” textured oil painting

Continuing our journey along the west coast of Iceland, I was taken by their simplistic architecture, often topped with bright red roofs to add a pop of color to the natural landscape. In the next several paintings, you’ll see I chose a different house or barn each day and set out to capture its shape, the colors and light hitting the structure, and the picturesque, idyllic, quiet scenery surrounding the building in all directions. Here is my first one, a small 5” x 7” study where the shape of the mountains largely resembles the design of the barn, set amidst glowing grasses without another home in sight.

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

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

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Painting the Black Church in Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 4, 2020

5″ x 7” textured oil painting

After disappointing weather in the north, we continued our adventure around the country to the west, finishing our trip on the Snaefellnes Peninsula. My husband loves architecture so the first stop on our itinerary was to visit the famous Black Church. Being the only church made of black construction material on the island, its distinctive appearance stands out rising out of a relatively large, flat plateau. I wanted to capture not only its color and shape, but the dramatic clouds surrounding it. Working with palette knife and thick oil paint, this little piece is loaded with texture, color and movement.

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

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

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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“Ross Castle” from Killarney, Ireland by Niki Gulley

July 27, 2020

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Day 7: Ireland ART TREK
Afternoon location: Ross Castle, Killarney

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last afternoon of our Ireland Art Trek, we visited Ross Castle. While the photographers explored the castle and grounds, the painters set up their easels to capture this majestic view of the castle and lake. With the possibility of rain approaching, the clouds were moving so fast that only a tiny patch of blue sky peeked through and we had to paint quickly. Afterwards, we enjoyed a peaceful boat tour of the lake and came back to our home base, to share our photos and paintings of our trip. What a great way to end a wonderful Art Trek with new friends

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

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Painting at Ross Castle.

Finishing up our Art Trek by sharing our paintings and photographs from the trip.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Energetic Fall Aspen Tree Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 22, 2020

Daily Painting #41

12″ x 12″ Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5″ Stretched Canvas

Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame.

I have alway loved watching the seasons change, going from grey and white, moving into greens and yellows and finishing with the gorgeous reds, golds and oranges of fall.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/seasonal-changes-9/.

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Summer Aspens Painting by Contemporary Expressionist Niki Gulley

June 19, 2020

Daily Painting #40

12″ x 12″ Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5″ Stretched Canvas

Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame.

The greens of spring and summer speak to a renewal of energy, of life starting anew. This vibrant burst of color lets you know that no matter what is going on in the world, mother earth just keeps moving forward.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/seasonal-changes-8/.

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