“Daffodils” Contemporary Impressionistic Floral Pastel by Niki Gulley

February 20, 2024

    

“Daffodils” ©Niki Gulley
18″ x 24” pastel on paper
 
Daffodils are symbols of spring and in many cultures their blooms kick off the start of many festivals. For me they just seem to make me happy. The petals appear to dance in the breeze with the colors inviting you in for a closer look. Their beauty is fleeting though, so I had to capture them quick before they faded out until next year. 
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(Value: $1,800)

Only through 2/27/24

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Butterfly Landing on Elephant Ears Pastel by Niki Gulley

February 19, 2024

   

“Landing Zone” ©2024 Niki Gulley
32? x 26? framed size • pastel on board 
Framed as shown in silver metal frame with off white mat • (will be shipped in frame for protection, but will probably need to be reframed)
 
What a treat to find this little guy taking a break on these elephant ears at the Dallas Arboretum.  The black and orange of this monarch butterfly caught my eye but the curves of the ears led me right to him. Vibrant yellows with a rainbow of colors fill the background.
 
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“Spring Forward III” Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

February 19, 2024

  

 

 

“Spring Forward III” ©2023 Niki Gulley
20″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting on canvas
 

I painted “Spring Forward” while visiting the Texas Hill Country. The explosion of color along roadsides was incredible! This morning the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that magical light illuminating your journey lined by bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!

 
For details on more of my bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.
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Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley for more details on this “Spring Forward III”.

Don’t miss the gallery’s 15 year anniversary celebration this Saturday, Feb. 3rd!

 
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Contemporary Floral Triptych Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

February 18, 2024

 

 “Chromatic Transitons” ©2023 Niki Gulley

Three 36” x  18” mixed media paintings on canvas to form a 36″ x 54″ triptych

Spreading their joy across the landscape, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of beautiful, uplifting wildflowers in bloom. Starting with the first signs of spring when prolific bluebonnets carpet the hills, moving into May as vibrant poppies cast their merriment and energy, and finally transitioning into mid-summer when the amazing aromas of lavender fill the air. Dreamy light illuminates the sky and dances across the blanketed fields to bring nature’s glory, hope and serenity to your home.

Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley for more details on this “Chromatic Transitions” triptych filled with joy, color and texture!

And, you won’t want to miss their 15 year anniversary celebration on Feb. 3rd!

 

To view more of my palette knife impressionist landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

 

 

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Commissioned Lavender Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

February 17, 2024

 

 
Abbey de Senanque ©2023 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting
 
Here’s another one of the commissions I completed this winter for my Dallas collectors. It was inspired from our Art Trek together to Provence this past summer, and this striking abbey we visited surrounded by heavenly lavender blooms. I love making people happy and bringing them joy! I’m so glad to hear that they adore their new painting and wake up being reminded of this beautiful memory every day.
 
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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary floral paintings.
 

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If you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Details are available on ArtTreks.org.
 

 

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“Kinetic Blues” Highly Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

February 16, 2024

  

 

“Kinetic Blues” ©2023 Niki Gulley

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.

To purchase this painting, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX –

https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

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“Backyard Irises” Pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

February 16, 2024

  

“Backyard Irises” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24? x 18? pastel on paper 
Framed as shown in traditional-style wood 
 

Soft cool colors of purple Irises displaying their glory right in my backyard. This grouping with the diagonal line formed a dynamic composition with lots of movement and energy The petals falling right into place as if they were instructed while early sunlight dances around the garden. 

 
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Impressionist Water Lily Pastel by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

February 15, 2024

 

“Liquid Mirror” 
pastel on paper 32” x 24” framed size
Framed as shown in burl wood with teal mats (this frame has a few flaws in the corners)
 
Sunlight reflects across deep blue water,
ribbons of gold glitter the pond’s surface; 
a water lily lifts its face toward the sun and gently dances across the water. 
Golden sunlight filters through the brambles and reeds, 
a touch of cardinal red peeks through colorful foliage 
while azure skies reflect in the water.

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Pastel-apalooza – $1,000 including shipping or DFW delivery
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“Cobalt Cascade II” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 15, 2024

     

 
“Cobalt Cascade II” ©2023 Niki Gulley

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges

Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of colors creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the fiery cascade signaling the joy of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may “Cobalt Cascade” elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come.

Please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX to purchase this painting:

https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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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/

New “Rosy Surprise II” Palette Knife Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

February 6, 2024

 

 

“Rosy Surprise II” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24″ x 24″ Textured Acrylic on Canvas

What a beautiful surprise to have these roses blooming in my garden this winter! Of course the next night it was supposed to freeze and I couldn’t let these beauties go to waste. After cutting and assembling them in a vase, I just kept staring at them as they were bringing so much color and joy to the grey day. Despite several projects on my plate, I had to take a break and capture these rosy fleeting blooms. May they bring some vibrancy to your winter days, too.

 
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To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.
 
For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

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