3-D Petal Poetry Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 14, 2025


Get lost in the ebb and flow of luscious chunky paint as it waltzes around these new creations. I am working with paint so thick, it is literally leaping off the canvas and bringing nature’s beauty to life. At least half an inch thick in some places, these buttery, voluptuous florals are what paint dreams are made of!
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry VI” 
5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250
Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

New Sculptural Rose Paintings in Time for Valentine’s Day by Niki Gulley

February 13, 2025

There is just something inherently beautiful about a rose. The bards write poems about it and musicians compose ballads about them. They signify love and happiness and their aroma always seem to make us smile. Think of how much better the world is when roses are a part of your day.
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry VI” 
5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250
Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 

 

E-mail Niki Gulley.

Nature’s Masterpieces amongst the Texas Wildflowers

February 12, 2025

Nature creates the most beautiful masterpieces.

As an artist, I’m simply here to translate that beauty onto canvas, capturing not just the colors, but the feeling of standing in a field of wildflowers swaying in the breeze.

There’s something magical about how each flower adds its own unique voice to nature’s symphony. Just like in life, it’s our differences that create the most beautiful harmonies. ?

What speaks to your soul in nature?

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“Colorful Two Step” ©2025 Niki Gulley
36″ x 36″ textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas
 
To see my “Colorful Two Step” series, please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.
 
 
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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

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

“Nature’s Brushstrokes” diptych painting by Niki Gulley

February 11, 2025

     

“Nature’s Brushstrokes IV” ©2024 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 48″ diptych textured mixed painting on canvas

Just sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! 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.

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

 
 

New “Autumn Brushstrokes” Palette Knife Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

February 10, 2025

 

“Autumn Brushstrokes” © 2025 Niki Gulley

12″ x 12″ textured acrylic on canvas panel

Can you feel nature’s energy as cooling autumn breezes dance through the vibrant foliage? As leaves start to fall, glimpses of the distance peeks and valleys shine through and your journey is illuminated with gorgeous mountain views. Incorporating bold, broad, skipping strokes add to that feeling of joy and rejuvenation while thick, chunky texture brings this sculptural painting to life.
 
E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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

Can you feel nature’s energy as cooling autumn breezes dance through the vibrant foliage? As leaves start to fall, glimpses of the distance peeks and valleys shine through and your journey is illuminated with gorgeous mountain views. Incorporating bold, broad, skipping strokes add to that feeling of joy and rejuvenation while thick, chunky texture brings this sculptural painting to life.

It’s not just about what you see, but what you can feel

February 7, 2025

 

Zoom in… there’s a story in every layer! ? Using my palette knife technique allows me to create rich textures that bring depth and movement to each piece.

It’s not just about what you see, but what you can feel – that’s why I love how the raised paint catches light and creates shadows, making the artwork come alive from every angle. ?

Interesting fact: These textured strokes aren’t just visual – they allow my blind father to ‘see’ my paintings through touch, adding another dimension to how art can be experienced. ?
 

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“Arms to Heaven” ©2025 Niki Gulley
textured acrylic painting on canvas • 30″ x 30″

 

To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.
 

 

If you have any questions about my aspen and birch tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 

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

New “Casting Shadows” Fall Foliage Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

February 6, 2025

“Casting Shadows” ©2025 Niki Gulley

textured acrylic on canvas

30″ x 40” on 1.5? deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

 

What a gorgeous day for a drive through the beautiful fall foliage! I hope you can feel the cool breeze and smell the fresh scent of pine and cider in the air. May this one bring joy and energy to your day, as you escape into this autumn wonderland.

If you’d like to see a photo of me painting this one and it’s 3-D texture, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHGx3RRo4n/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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

Nature’s Inspiration by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 5, 2025

There’s something magical about protecting your studio time. When nothing interrupts the flow, stories emerge through color and texture that I never expected. What time of day do you feel most inspired? ?

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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

 
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“Casting Shadows” ©2025 Niki Gulley

textured acrylic on canvas

30″ x 40” on 1.5? deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

Can you feel the spring breeze rustling through the blooms?

February 4, 2025

 

 

Zoom in to discover the layers of texture that bring these Texas wildflowers to life! The rich reds dance with cobalt blues, creating a symphony of color and movement that captures the joy of discovering these natural treasures in the wild.

 

My palette knife technique allows you to not just see the flowers, but feel their energy and movement.

Can you feel the spring breeze rustling through the blooms? ?

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“Colorful Two Step” ©2025 Niki Gulley
36″ x 36″ textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas
 
To see my “Colorful Two Step” series, please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.
 
 
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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

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

Tuscany Foodie Trek Sadly Concludes with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

February 3, 2025

 

SOLD • 20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting by Niki Gulley

 

Day 7, Pienza:  TUSCANY FOODIE TREK

Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just sold! On the last day of our Tuscany Foodie Trek, we explored nearby Pienza to enjoy its picturesque alleyways and amazing views of the valleys below. Having been home to Pope Pius II, the town is filled with interesting historical sites, great shopping, delicious lunch spots and plenty of inspirational scenery to paint. From one of the overlooks, I chose this beautiful vineyard perched above the rolling hills for my subject. Diagonally planted grapevines lead your eye to the quintessential Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by cypress and jaw-dropping views. May this one transport you to this magical place!
 
We capped the night off with an amazing Michelin dinner surrounded by new friends and drifted off to sleep, full, happy and at peace.
 

Making pasta memories!

 
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For more details on my other Tuscany paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 

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

 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Full

Visit https://www.arttreks.org/greece-2025/ for details.

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
Full
More info. at https://www.arttreks.org/switzerland-2025/.

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
New Date – September 20-27, 2025
Just 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.