Abstract Aspen Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

  

               

 

“Knot in the Woods II” ©2023 Niki Gulley

20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting 
on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
 
Scrolling bark peels back like white washed parchment revealing secrets in the deeply textured wood below. A painting of grace and beauty, its verticality is offset by diagonal glowing autumn colors. Each stroke defined by thick textured paint and rich colors contrasted against subtle ivories, strike a reverberating chord and create a visual vibration that resonates in an optical song.
 
To see a close-up on its texture or to purchase a “Knot in the Woods II,” check out https://www.nikigulley.com/knot-in-the-woods-ii/.
 

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

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“A Knot in the Woods” Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

  

              

“Knot in the Woods” ©2023 Niki Gulley
30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting 
on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
 
Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Knot in the Woods is loaded with layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in tight on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and dimension. Splashes of gold and pops of fire-engine red add excitement and energy to the expansive aspen forest.
 
To purchase a “Knot in the Woods,” please go to https://www.nikigulley.com/knot-in-the-woods/.
 

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

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

“Rhythm Reflections” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

“Rhythm Reflections” ©2023 Niki Gulley
36″ x 60″ textured oil painting on canvas
 

I love being immersed in nature. After living in a city surrounded by concrete and noise, I find being surrounded by mother nature to be extremely cathartic, peaceful and rejuvenating. In Rhythm Reflections, I became fascinated with the mirror reflection on the aspen trees in the water below the horizon line. With the lake surface slightly blurring the individual leaves, patterns started emerging that created a sort of rhythm that I found mesmerizing. Working first with thin drippy paint, and then building up thick layers of oil paint with palette knives to achieve extreme dimension, this painting is loaded with movement, energy and color. Leaving the composition slightly abstracted gives you a chance to form your own contemplative narrative with nature.

For more information or to purchase “Rhythm Reflections,” please visit nikigulley.com/rhythm-reflections/.

To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

E-mail – Niki Gulley
 

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“Fall Jamboree” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

 

“Fall Jamboree” ©2023 Niki Gulley
36″ x 60″ textured oil painting on canvas
 
I love being immersed in nature. After living in a city surrounded by concrete and noise, I find being surrounded by mother nature to be extremely cathartic, peaceful and rejuvenating. In Fall Jamboree, I wanted to capture those feelings of happiness and tranquility. Working first with thin drippy paint, and then building up thick layers of oil paint with palette knives to achieve extreme dimension, this painting is loaded with movement, energy and color. I hope it lifts your spirits and recharges your batteries while bringing texture, joy and the outdoors inside your home.
 
To purchase “Fall Jamboree,” go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-jamboree/.
 
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 

“Happy Expressions” Cheerful Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

 

“Happy Expressions” ©2023 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

Just Sold! Painting these sunflowers full-sized helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location! Including surprising pops of vivid reds and purples and turquoises keep your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the joyful feeling.

For details on more of contemporary floral and sunflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my palette knife landscape paintings.

 

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New Flower Market Painting from France by Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

 
Aix-en-Provence, France ©2023 Niki Gulley
12″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 
Day 3, Provence Art Trek: Aix-en-Provence
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop 
with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Today we checked out of our hotel and headed to Provence’s cultural hub and Cezanne’s home, Aix-en-Provence. After visiting its famous Cours Mirabeau boulevard, lined with cafés and plane trees, we toured its morning produce and flower market. Buzzing with activity and bursting with color from all of the beautiful flower arrangements, I had to capture the energy and excitement on canvas!

 
 
If you’d like to learn how to paint in Europe, please join us on one of our upcoming Art Treks.
 

 

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 
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To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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New Uplifting Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Happy Expressions III” ©2023 Niki Gulley
20″ x 30” textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 

I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy, just like how I feel to be surrounded by a joyful field of sunflowers! Perky, circular faces smile at you as their golden petals dance across the canvas. Painting these blooms full-sized helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location. Including surprising pops of vivid reds, purples and turquoises keep your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the jubilant feeling.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about Happy Expressions or my contemporary sunflower and floral paintings.
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
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New Abstract Texas Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley


“Spring Interlude III” ©2023 Niki Gulley
34″ x 34″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 
 
With an aura of mystery, early morning light shimmers over the horizon illuminating the tops of the grasses, bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers, inviting you to take a stroll amongst the gorgeous blooms.  Enjoy the beautiful, cathartic sounds of mother nature as you get lost in the moment.

Leaving the landscape loose and free, your imagination can fill in your own story. Loaded with dreamy layers of paint and thick textured passages, this piece is full of so much energy, movement and joy!

The “Spring Interlude” series is currently exhibiting at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more details, please go to goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

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

 https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

 

 

Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

   

“Spring Interlude” ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 34″ x 34″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 
 
Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! With an aura of mystery, early morning light shimmers over the horizon illuminating the tops of the grasses, bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers, inviting you to take a stroll amongst the gorgeous blooms.  Enjoy the beautiful, cathartic sounds of mother nature as you get lost in the moment.

Leaving the landscape loose and free, your imagination can fill in your own story. Loaded with dreamy layers of paint and thick textured passages, this piece is full of so much energy, movement and joy!

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

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

 https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

“Spring Interlude” Abstract Bluebonnet Painting Series by Niki Gulley

  

“Spring Interlude IV” ©2023 Niki Gulley
34″ x 34″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 
 
I wanted to show Texas’ spring landscape in a completely different way. With an aura of mystery and the promise of what tomorrow holds, late day light sparkles over the horizon casting its warm glow kissing everything it touches with glimmers of hope. Bluebonnets and colorful wildflowers peek through the dancing golden tangle, leaving the landscape loose and free so that your imagination can tell its story. May you relish the joy in the beauty of nature, bathing in the moment and looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

This “Spring Interlude” series is currently exhibiting at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. For more details, please go to goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

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To see more of my contemporary floral paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/