“Planted Sunshine II” ©2021 Niki Gulley
10″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas panel
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings.
“Planted Sunshine II” ©2021 Niki Gulley
10″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas panel
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings.
36″ x 36″ textured mixed media on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
With such depressing news these days, I felt compelled to paint something that would make us feel much better. And, it worked on me, so I hope it does the same for you. I felt so much happier after painting this larger than life bluebonnet and Indian Paintbrush scene. Working with palette knife and a lot of texture, reveling in the process of flinging and pouring paint to create a joyful, kinetic kaleidoscope, and playing with a cheerful palette of reds, yellows and blues, I feel like this one really lifts one’s spirits and has a touch of whimsy to it.
For more details and to purchase “Kinetic Blues,” go to nikigulley.com/kinetic-blues/.
“Tidal Flow II” ©2021 Niki Gulley
16″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
In this series, I layered and layered and layered paint over the course of several weeks. Longing for a cool beach and the cathartic sounds of the ocean, I started with drippy, fluid paint and then built up thick texture to bring the seaside waves to life. Slightly abstract, loose and free, I hope you can feel the healing qualities of the water, especially if we can’t get there ourselves right now.
For more information and to purchase, go to nikigulley.com/tidal-flow-ii/.
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“Tidal Flow IV” ©2020 Niki Gulley
16″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
In this series, I layered and layered and layered paint over the course of several weeks. Longing for a cool beach and the cathartic sounds of the ocean, I started with drippy, fluid paint and then built up thick texture to bring the seaside waves to life. Slightly abstract, loose and free, I hope you can feel the healing qualities of the water, especially if we can’t get there ourselves right now.
To purchase, please go to nikigulley.com/tidal-flow-v/.
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“Running Red III” ©2021 Niki Gulley
30″ x 48″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas
“Running Red II” ©2021 Niki Gulley
30″ x 48″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas
I love it when we are driving through the countryside and we come across a gorgeous field of wildflowers. The sudden burst of color thrills your senses! I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of this brilliant carpet of red. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.
For more information on my textured wildflower and poppy paintings, E-mail Niki Gulley.
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my poppy field and wildflower paintings.
I painted these sunflowers right in my backyard. We patiently awaited as we watched them grow practically 6 inches every day, thinking any minute they would bloom. They were so fun to watch! Blossoms the size of dinner plates, chased the sun and smiled at us from the backyard. I had to go out over the course of several mornings and capture all of that happy beauty. Loaded with texture and energy, these flowers practically spring to life from the canvas!
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.
“Popping Sunshine III” ©2021 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured mixed media on canvas
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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my poppies and wildflower fields paintings.