Niki Gulley contemporary impressionist

“Reclining Thoughts” Textured Aspen Tree painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

July 26, 2019

40″ x 30” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

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.

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

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

“Party of One” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

July 25, 2019

SOLD • 20” x 30” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame

Just sold! This sturdy trunk and agile tree limbs reach to the heavens above and invite you to gaze in wonderment like a kid again at the kaleidoscope of fall spectrum above. Painted with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint, this painting is loaded with texture, color, energy and movement!

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings.

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New “Strolling the Canals” in Venice by Impasto Painter Niki Gulley

July 1, 2019

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark’s Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. It is such a romantic city and I wanted to capture this couple strolling along hand in hand, setting the mood of this enchanted city.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

New “Gondola Ride II” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 28, 2019

12″ x 9″ oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark’s Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. The simple brick bridge and the one yellow building in the distance sets a perfect backdrop to the gondolier rowing his enchanted passengers through the romantic back canals.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

June 27, 2019

12″ x 9″ oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark’s Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. The simple brick bridge and the one yellow building in the distance sets a perfect backdrop to the gondolier rowing his enchanted passengers through the romantic back canals.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

New Venice Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 26, 2019

SOLD • 10″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! Painted on location in Venice, this morning I set up my easel along the lagoon to capture the iconic scenery and magical morning light. I love the silhouette of the lone gondola rowing its first passengers of the day through the canals. Working quickly to capture the light as it sparkles against the water, I created this piece with palette knife and a lot of oil paint so that it is filled with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

New “Sunrise in St. Mark’s Square” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 25, 2019

12″ x 16″ oil painting

I painted this piece on location in Venice during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark’s Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to get up with sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the city and the peacefulness of those early morning hours. I love the magical light that comes flooding in from the lagoon and is so distinctive of Venice. Fortunately, I got set up in time to capture the glow from the gas lamps, too, before they went out as daylight approached, adding to the mysterious quality of the plaza. Against a backdrop of the Doge’s Palace, a few people stroll across the square and signal the energy of the day that is to come.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

New “Gondola Sunrise” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 24, 2019

10″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Rising before the crack of dawn to enjoy St. Mark’s Square before the mad rush during Carnivalé, I set up my easel along the lagoon to capture the iconic scenery and gorgeous sunrise. Luckily Mother Nature did not disappoint and the sky was filled with magical pinks, golds and oranges. I love the stack of gondolas resting along the shore just waiting to be taken out for ride. Working quickly to capture the light as it sparkles against the water, I created this piece with palette knife and a lot of oil paint so that it is filled with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

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

Scotland – Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé – Feb. 2020

Greece – May 2020

Iceland – Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2020

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

“Soaring Dreams” Quadriptych Palette Knife Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

June 17, 2019

SOLD • Four 36″ x 36″ canvases to form a 72″ x 72″ quadriptych • textured oil painting

Just sold! In this painting, I wanted you to feel like a little kid again – laying on the ground and staring up into the treetops without a care in the world. I hope you experience the joy of being surrounded by nature and the beauty in this autumn kaleidoscope of colors.

To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings online, visit NikiGulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my available palette knife birch and aspen tree paintings.

New “Parade of Color” Impasto Oil Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

June 14, 2019

24″ x 48″ textured oil painting

Filled with joy and energy, Parade of Color is loaded with texture and uplifting hues that almost dance on the canvas. Mysterious light leads you down the path, beckoning you into the distance. What lies beyond? Where will your adventure take you next? I hope you can find the excitement in the journey!

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings.

See NikiGulley.com