Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Looking Back


Looking back
Galveston Island, Texas
8 x 8
Oil on Panel
Randall Cogburn

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Color of Summer by Kay Wyne


Color of Summer
10" x 20" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Landscape Painting
Pushing, pulling, scraping and laying in the oils with my palette knife gives this painting an impressionistic feeling.  I started with an underpainting using a brush.  After looking at it for a couple of months on my easel, I decided I needed to take a different approach and repainted it with the knife.  I am much more satisfied with the outcome, especially with the color relationships.  The burnt orange contrasting against the violet and greens makes it pop. The colors of the landscape remind me of how a hot and dry summer day feels....therefore, the name, "Color of Summer".  I can't wait to put a frame on this panel once I varnish it.  This painting will be for sale once it dries.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, Kay

Monday, June 29, 2015

New "Blue Tangle" Textured Bluebonnet Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

"Blue Tangle"  ©2015 Niki Gulley
9" x 12"" textured mixed media on wrap around canvas

These Texas bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush are loaded with texture, color and movement. Created with palette knife and oil paint, they practically leap of the canvas.

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

Original Contemporary Modern Art Abstract Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth

 
Flores en Vaso Azul
40"x40"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas
(accented with metallic gold calligraphic linework)
SOLD

I'm loving that, even though this painting sold in 2013, it is still living on as a designer pillow, a tote bag,  as well as prints on canvas, paper or acrylic plexi.  How fun is that?


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by
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Lost by Kay Wyne


Lost
12" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Floral Landscape
I named this painting "Lost" because I was totally lost in it with my palette knife.  Lost in a good way, just letting my mixing skills kick in, and allowing  the painting to happen.  The colors are harmonious because I mixed my piles of luscious oils as I worked through the canvas.  My palette was covered with greens, lavenders, greys and corals.  This landscape painting couldn't get much more abstract, as I was focused on the colors and how they looked in relationship to each other.  There is plenty of texture and paint built up on the canvas, creating more interest for the viewer.  This painting is drying at the studio.  Contact ME with any comments or questions.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Friday, June 26, 2015

Original Contemporary Modern Art Abstract Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth

 
Summer Splash
24"x24"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas

 
 
This colorful abstracted floral on canvas is sure to brighten up any room!  The painting measures 24"x24".  The gallery-wrap canvas is stretched on 1.5" bars.  The painting wraps around the sides and does not need to be framed.  It is wired and ready to hang. 
A Certificate of Authenticity is included.
Free shipping within the US.

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Big Sky by Kay Wyne


Big Sky
36" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Landscape Painting
This contemporary landscape is ready to hang...frame is optional as the sides of the canvas are painted.  This is a calm and peaceful painting.  The clouds are moving and have abstract qualities...you can almost imagine looking up and seeing images and shapes develop as they move across the sky.  This painting is for sale.  Contact Kay for more info.  Thanks for looking at this blog...Kay

New "Texas Glory" Textured Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

"Texas Glory"  ©2015 Niki Gulley
30" x 48" textured mixed media on wrap around canvas

Inspired by a trip to the Texas Hill Country, we were greeted by this gorgeous view of the rolling landscape and wildflowers in full bloom. Then, to top it off the sun was setting in the distance casting its golden glow and backlighting the wildflowers. I had to capture the magical moment, enhancing the kaleidoscope of colors in the sky and along the ground. Arranging clouds, the road and rows of bluebonnets in rhythmic sweeping shapes create a harmonious scene that flows with light, texture and color,.

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

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Jousting for Light


Jousting for Light
Still Life
Series #3
Painted on Location
8 x 8
Oil on Panel
Randall Cogburn

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Lots of sunlight beaming in through the window today. Painting today a stuffed Elephant. At first I thought I didn't have enough time and it was to late and missed my chance for the day, bummer. I pondered a bit on doing one anyway without the magnificent light show that I've been seeing this month and almost decided to move on and do something else. 

Oh wait, what's this, sure enough it showed up with a vengeance. I literally had to set up in under a couple minutes trying to fully think ahead, grabbing my easel, a panel, my tripod for my pochade box setup on my right. Grabbed my scraper since I found out I forgot to scrap the palette, grabbed the brush container, oh paper towels, add more white and blue to the palette, walnut oil set out to make my paint flow like butter, positioned the panel so it was pretty much next to the scene, gloves on, standing and ready to do battle. I commenced to sketch out the form using a pale purple mix and noting where the highlights were going to stay, oh it's a rush!! Filled in the shadows and color in the form, chair seat, highlight on the form some minor attempts to get the hat correct, was not easy. By now it's about 15-20 minutes into the painting, no time to think about time, not even on my radar, everything is oblivious to me at this point. The light of course has dramatically shifted by now as well as all values, glad I locked it in at the first. Oh wait a minute, I had laid in the banding on the chair cushion that ran from bottom right to left and up the left side to the middle of the panel. I thought it would add a nice touch but quickly decided it didn't add to the composition so I knocked it out, and signed bottom left, "Kirby". A much simpler composition that looked great. Now you see the completed painting, "Jousting for Light" in under 25 minutes I'm guessing. 

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

New "Song of the Woods" Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

"Song of the Woods"  ©2015 Niki Gulley
30" x 40" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Shimmering colors of autumn: Aspen and Oak trees quiver, their light graceful leaves tremble and quake, silver and gold, scarlet and tangerine, with each light breeze. There is the quiet energy of change coming and vibrant color charges the woods. Crisp fall mountain air, a band of slender trunks cut bright strokes of white against a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. Staccato strokes and shimmering hues add to the feeling of change in the air and suggest the breeze whistling through the foliage.

"Song of the Woods" along with a few of my textured oils will be on display at Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery north of Houston, TX. If you'd like more details, please follow the link below.

Davis and Co. Fine Art Gallery
200 Main St.
Old Town Spring, TX

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

Original Contemporary Modern Art Abstract Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth

 
In a Moment
30"x24"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas

This abstract acrylic painting on textured canvas measures 30" x 24" and is gallery-wrapped on 1.5" deep bars.  The painting wraps around the sides and does not need to be framed.  It is wired and ready to hang.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
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Sitting Pretty by Kay Wyne - Sold


Sitting Pretty
12" x 12" Oil on Canvas
SOLD
This painting sold this week at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  Thanks to Gallery Owner Pam Massar Gallery for selling this small floral still life.  I am thrilled that Sitting Pretty has a new home!  I am getting ready to have some guest artists in the studio next week and we plan on painting fresh flowers galore!  Can't wait.  Thank you for looking at this blog and the art posted here.  Contact ME with any questions or comments concerning my art.  Thanks, KMW

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Original Contemporary Modern Art Abstract Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth


Cinco de Mayo
30"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas


Cinco de Mayo measures 30"x30".  This festively colored painting on canvas is stretched on 1.5" wood bars.  The acrylic paint has been applied heavily to the canvas and is enhanced with scratched out details that reveal underlying layers of paint.  The colorful liveliness and movement of the design brings to mind the celebration of Mexican victory over French occupation.

This large painting is wired and ready to hang.  The gallery-wrapped sides are painted in a gray/black micaceous iron oxide that give the painting a finished look.  It is signed on the side, dated on the back and does not need to be framed.  Acrylic varnish has been applied to protect the beauty of the painting.   A Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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Friendly in Fredericksburg by Kay Wyne


Friendly in Fredericksburg
18" x 24" Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Rooster Painting
Contact Kay for more info on this colorful painting, 
which was inspired by a spirited crowing rooster
on a visit to Fredericksburg, Texas.
Thanks for viewing this blog....Kay

Monday, June 22, 2015

Floating About


Floating About
Galveston Island, Texas
8 x 8
Oil on Panel
Randall Cogburn

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New Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley Available through Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery

"Spring Forth IV"  ©2015 Niki Gulley
24" x 12" textured mixed media on wrap around canvas

In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of the berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, Spring Forth is loaded with texture, color and movement. Dramatic clouds swoop down and lead your eye to the rolling fileds of distant wildflowers, while life-size foreground bluebonnets burst with dimension and grab your attention. Arranging the bluebonnets and distant clouds vertically are designed to lift your spirits and add joy to your home.

Spring Forth along with a few of my textured oil paintings will be on display at Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery, so if you'd like more details, please follow the link below.

Davis and Co. Fine Art Gallery
200 Main St.
Old Town Spring, TX

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

Sunday, June 21, 2015

FeatherFest2015-07 - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

FeatherFest2015-07 - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte





FeatherFest2015-07

 © Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member


News series FeatherFest 2015.

These were taken at Brazos State Park
at the end of the trip.
Oh the challenge of capturing



SUMMER SHADOWS by Texas Artist Dyan Newton


 
Summer Shadows
11 x 14 Watercolor
Available
 
This painting is in progress.  I still need to work on the left side and for a few more value changes and the birdhouse needs some help, but all in all I am pleased with it.  This was my second attempt at trying the Linda Baker method of using masking - still need a lot of practice, but it was fun.

Colors of My World by Kay Wyne - sold


Colors of My World
8" x 12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Sold
I was revisiting some of my floral landscapes, and although this painting is sold, it is one of my favorites.  The florals fade into the background, with the vibrant colors changing as they would in nature.  I did a lot of scraping, pushing and pulling of the oils with this canvas.  I am getting my gear ready for some plein air painting...more landscapes!  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Have a great day....Kay

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-17- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-17- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments - Friends In The Garden 17
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member


 A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio, Friends In The Garden series.

More from my trip to Mercer.

Hint: look on the right side of the plant!

We used to call these
little guys "rolly pollies"
back in MO when I was a kid.
You can find them by that name
on Google!


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Friday, June 19, 2015

Texas Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley on Display and Davis and Company

"Spring Escape"  ©2015 Niki Gulley
24" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

I wanted you to feel the warmth and beauty on this perfect spring day in Texas while out for a leisurely drive. Beautiful voluminous clouds drift above while bluebonnets and native plants color the landscape. Painted with thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture, the resulting image comes to life and is loaded with dimension, movement and energy.

I'm excited to announce that I will now be exhibiting at Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery, outside of Houston, Texas! Spring Escape along with a few of my textured oils will be on display in their beautiful gallery, so if you'd like more details, please follow the link below.

Davis and Co. Fine Art Gallery
200 Main St.
Old Town Spring, TX

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

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Original Contemporary Modern Art Abstract Paintings by Filomena de Andrade Booth

 Caladesi Sunset
30"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas
Sold


I just completed this commission for a client.  The painting is based on another painting, 

"Come Sunrise", that was sold a few years ago.  

I like doing commissions but it's not always easy to replicate a work, so I always tell the client that it will not be exactly the same but will have the same "feel".  She was very happy with the image I sent for approval and is excited to give it as a gift to her husband for Father's Day.  I like that she printed a picture of the painting and tied it with a bow to give to him, just in case I wouldn't have it finished in time for his special day!

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Color My World by Kay Wyne


Color My World
14" x 10" Oil on Canvas Panel
Contemporary Floral Landscape
Painted with vibrant oils, this contemporary landscape painting is on display and for sale at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas.  I mixed and mixed the oils for this piece...using my trusty palette knife to mix and to apply the layers of paint.  Thanks for looking at this blog...have an artful day.  Kay

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Niki Gulley Now Exhibiting at Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery

"April Rhythms II," Texas Hill Country ©2015 Niki Gulley
36" x 36" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

I'm excited to announce that I will now be exhibiting at Davis and Company Fine Art Gallery, outside of Houston, Texas! April Rhythms II along with a few of my textured oils will be on display in their beautiful gallery, so if you'd like more details, please follow the link below.

Davis and Co. Fine Art Gallery
200 Main St.
Old Town Spring, TX


In April Rhythms II, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our Indian Paintbrush, bluebonnets and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of the berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, April Rhythms is loaded with texture, color and movement. Repeating patterns, shapes and hues in the blooms, sky and distant mesquite trees unite foreground and background and add to the harmony of spring’s symphony.

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

Umbrella Day


Umbrella Day
Galveston Island, Texas
8 x 8
Oil on Panel
Randall Cogburn

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Flamboyant Feathers by Kay Wyne


Flamboyant Feathers
10" x 10" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Rooster Series
I just pulled this colorful guy off the easel, and he is drying in the studio.  This rooster was so much fun to paint, with almost every color on my palette on the canvas...I kept the lines disjointed, loose, all with different size brushes.  I started with a dark background (my new thing) which makes the foreground pop.  Flamboyant Feathers is for sale....contact ME for more info on this guy.  Framing is optional...he looks good as is, and ready for a new home.  Thanks for looking, Kay  p.s.  there might be a little glare on the right side of this photo...I may need to retake.

Monday, June 15, 2015

"April Rhythms," Texas Hill Country ©2015 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 36" x 36" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

JUST SOLD! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of our berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, April Rhythms is loaded with texture, color and movement. Repeating patterns, shapes and hues in the blooms, sky and distant mesquite trees unite foreground and background and add to the harmony of spring's symphony.

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

Bountiful by Kay Wyne


Bountiful
36" x 60" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Dramatic, colorful and textural describe this contemporary floral.  I can't wait to varnish and hang this palette knife painting.  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Zen Moments: Fog on the Water 02 - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments: Fog on the Water 02  - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte


Zen Moments - Fog on the Water 02
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member



 A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio -
a departure from the Garden photos!

The fog was lovely
on the island the day
these pictures were taken.

Here are some brave souls
taking a sailing lesson
in the midst of the fog!


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TAZ by Texas Artist Dyan Newton



 
Taz
12 x 12 Acrylic on Canvas
NOT AVAILABLE
 
This is my daughter's dog Taz that I painted for her birthday.  Usually I paint my animal portraits in pastel but wanted to try it in acrylic.  Really enjoyed it.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Out from Under



Out from Under
Galveston Island, Texas
Painted on Location
12 x 12
Randall Cogburn

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Photo of the finished painting
on location. From under the Murdoch's Pier.

Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-16- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments: Friends In The Garden-16- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte


Zen Moments - Friends In The Garden 16
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member



 A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio, Friends In The Garden series.

From my trip to Mercer.
It was amazing to review
my photos and see how many
actually contained little buggy friends!

Here is  one that may take
you some time to find them
with their wonderful camouflage.

Hint: look on the right side of the plant!


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Friday, June 12, 2015

New "Sharing Sunshine" Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

“Sharing Sunshine" ©2015 Niki Gulley
30" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Inspired by a trip to Provence, I was awestruck by these massive fields of sunflowers blooming and the vibrant red poppies growing at their feet. Seeing this brilliant carpet of gold, with its sea of faces smiling towards the sun, just made me feel happy and I wanted you to experience that joy, too. These cheerful sunflowers and poppies practically leap off the canvas with their vibrant petals and extremely thick three-dimensional paint.

If you're in the Columbus, OH area this weekend and you'd like to see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, please stop by my booth at the Columbus Art Festival.

Columbus Art Festival
June 12th and 13th • 11am – 10:30pm
Sun. June 14th • 11am – 5pm
Booth #217M
 Downtown Riverfront, Columbus, OH
ColumbusArtsFestival.org

For more information on textured sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com.

Monday, June 8, 2015

New Textured Lavender Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

“Uplifting Fragrance," Tuscany ©2015 Niki Gulley
24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas

The lavender fields in Provence are incredible – perfectly manicured rows and rows of an explosion of violet as far as the eye can see. I wanted to try something different in this painting, arranging the purple waves vertically to draw your eye up to the stone farmhouse perched on top of one of the distant hills. Wispy clouds mirror similar patterns as the lavender columns and create a harmony between foreground and background, while perspective lines all converge at the summit, leading you to this joyful, peaceful spot. I hope you can smell the amazing aromas and  feel your spirits lifted while gazing into this scene!

If you're in the Columbus area this weekend and you'd like to see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, please stop by my booth at the Columbus Art Festival.

Columbus Art Festival
June 12th and 13th • 11am – 10:30pm
Sun. June 14th • 11am – 5pm
 Downtown Riverfront, Columbus, OH
ColumbusArtsFestival.org

"Uplifting Fragrance" is available through the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX.
goodartcompany.com/gac/

For more information on my plein air paintings and workshops in Italy and France, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

SouthWest Fire Series 02 - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

SouthWest Fire Series 02 - Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

SouthWest Fire Series 02
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member


More from my new series "SouthWest Fire."
Love the mix off colors in these warm tones.


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Delivering the Bait


Delivering the Bait
Galveston Island, Texas
8 x 8
Oil on Panel
Randall Cogburn

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Afternoon Delight by Kay Wyne


Afternoon Delight
12" x 12" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel
Contemporary Palette Knife Painting
Yesterday was the Artists' Reception at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the "It's A Small World" exhibit.  There was a great turn-out, and this painting, "Afternoon Delight" took third place in the jurying.  (A total surprise for me, since I haven't won anything in a long time!!!)  Judges were Steve Hahn and Ellie Taylor, both fabulous artists.  Here is a pic of gallery owner Pam Massar, Ellie, Steve and I with my framed painting.
It was so much fun to meet some new collectors and artists throughout the afternoon.  It was especially fun to have friend Gwen Bell take second place and studio partner Sharon Hodges take first place in the judging.  
Sharon Hodges taking home a blue ribbon!
That cheeseburger was fabulous!!!
Pam Massar, Steve Hahn, Gwen Bell with her fabulous painting "Dog Days", and Ellie Taylor.  If you missed the opening reception, please stop by the gallery to see all of the small paintings in the show...they are wonderful.  To top off my afternoon, three of my rooster paintings sold...they flew the coop and now have a new home.  A big thank you to Pam and her staff!  Thanks for looking at this blog...send any comments or questions my way.  Kay