Artists of Texas State Blog: April 2016

New Palette Knife Lavender Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured oil 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 lone tree in the distance. One puffy cloud mirrors its shape as the lavender columns create a flowing rhythm. Perspective lines all converge, leading you to this joyful spot and I hope you can smell the amazing aromas and feel your spirits lifted while gazing into this scene!

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

Or, if you are in Dallas, TX this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson to see more of my paintings:

Cottonwood Art Festival
Sat. May 7 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. May 8 • 10am – 5pm
Richardson, TX
Cottonwood Park at Coit and Beltline
CottonwoodArtFestival.com

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For more information on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in Europe, please check out ArtTreks.org.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Thursday, April 28, 2016

New "Happy Thoughts" Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Inspired by our travels to Provence, I painted these cheerful sunflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife so that the resulting image leaps off the canvas and is loaded with energy, color and texture.

Cottonwood Art Festival
Sat. May 7 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. May 8 • 10am – 5pm
Richardson, TX
Cottonwood Park at Coit and Beltline
CottonwoodArtFestival.com

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For more information on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in Europe, please check out ArtTreks.org.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

SOLD- Bougainvillea by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil

(c)Ann McCann 2016

This was one of the larger paintings at my show. It was popular. I could have sold it more than once! Although this scene is from Sanibel Island in Florida, it reminded my friend of spending time in Mexico. Good memories I assume......

To see more of my work http://annmccann.net.
Email me at alouisemccann@gmail.com.
Art Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/annmccannartplace/

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

SOLD- Cape Cod Marsh Road by Ann McCann 8 X 8 Oil

(c)Ann McCann 2016

A long time friend of mine saw this at my show, and said he had to have it. I was very flattered, since he usually likes much tighter paintings. I am glad that it is going to a good home.

To see more of my work http://annmccann.net.
Email me at alouisemccann@gmail.com.
Art Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/annmccannartplace/

New Sunflower and Poppy Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Inspired by our travels to Provence, I painted these cheerful sunflowers and poppies with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife so that the resulting image leaps off the canvas and is loaded with energy, color and texture.

Cottonwood Art Festival
Sat. May 7 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. May 8 • 10am – 5pm
Richardson, TX
Cottonwood Park at Coit and Beltline
CottonwoodArtFestival.com

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For more information on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in Europe, please check out ArtTreks.org.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Zen Moments: In The Garden-110- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments - In The Garden 110
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member

#nalandamiksang, #wayofseeing, #lookingandseeing

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

From the shoot at

MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS at HERMANN PARK.

So much fun to capture the spring flowers
and the unusual garden vegetables!

Contact me

photos@foundworlds.com

Find more of my art at:

www.foundworlds.com
http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com/ - buy art here
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EARLY MORNING SHADOWS by Texas Artist Dyan Newton

Early Morning Shadows

8 x 10 Acrylic

Available

Dyan Newton Website

This painting was from a photo I took several years ago in Santa Fe

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Zen Moments: In The Garden-109- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

Zen Moments - In The Garden 109
© Denise Bossarte
Artist of Texas Signature Member

#nalandamiksang, #wayofseeing, #lookingandseeing

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

From the shoot at

MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS at HERMANN PARK.

So much fun to capture the spring flowers!

Contact me

photos@foundworlds.com

Find more of my art at:

www.foundworlds.com
http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com/ - buy art here
http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!

New Palette Knife Iris Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

"Flowing into Spring III" ©2016 Niki Gulley
24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas • Lee Park, Dallas

Painted on location at Lee Park in Dallas, I loved how the irises signaled that spring was in full bloom. Standing tall, anchoring this corner of the creek these purple blooms lead your eye up through the canvas, along the water's edge to the stone bridge in the distance. The soft light adds to the peacefulness of this tranquil spot, and I hope all of your cares are transported away while lifting your spirits.

If you're in the DFW this weekend and you'd like to see more of my textured landscape oil paintings, please stop by my display at the Dallas Arboretum's Artscape.

Artscape
Fri. April 22 – Members-only Preview Event 5:30pm – 8pm
April 23 & April 24 • 9am – 5pm
Open to the public with paid garden admission & parking
Dallas Arboretum • 8525 Garland Rd.
DallasArboretum.org

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

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Friday, April 22, 2016

Beneath the Wild Sky and a Big Announcement ~ Nancy Medina Art

Beneath the Wild Sky Iris Garden
by Nancy Medina
16X16, Oil on Panel
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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas
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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas
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My iris garden is blooming and it's almost the end of December. Each morning I awaken, expecting the cold to stop this unexpected spell of blossoms, and more and more flowers are opening. I've decided to see this bounty as a gift from my newest guardian angel, my Mother. Thanks Mom, for the beauty!

I'm super excited to be the first painting artist to join the Vita Verde team for a destination workshop to Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy. You are invited, flower friends, to join me in the heart of Italy for open air markets, wine tastings, a day trip to the Adriatic Sea, and all the art and culture your heart desires. You can learn more and see the movie highlights on my web site. Early bird discounts are good until the end of the year so don't delay! Click here for the movie!

Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas
Purchase Information

Get a Free Painting in Your Inbox

- See more at: http://www.nancymedinaart.com/#sthash.jvNatai2.dpuf

Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas
Purchase Information

Get a Free Painting in Your Inbox

Click here for more information

Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

- See more at: http://www.nancymedinaart.com/#sthash.jvNatai2.dpuf

Thursday, April 21, 2016

New Palette Knife Painting from the Dallas Arboretum by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, Dallas Arboretum
©2016 Niki Gulley

I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location a few weeks ago when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I was attracted to this Azalea trail with the vivid fuchsia blossoms tucked away from the crowds in this cool, shady, peaceful garden. Choosing a vertical panoramic format leads your eye from the azaleas to wander up the trail towards the light and the beautiful dogwood tree in the distance, all while lifting your spirits.

If you're in the DFW this weekend and you'd like to see more of my textured landscape oil paintings, please stop by my display at the Dallas Arboretum's Artscape.

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

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Irises in the Hood by Ann McCann 20 X 20 Oil

This is a house in my neighborhood from the early 1900s. My focus in this painting was the beautiful purple irises, but I also captured a glimpse of the house at the top of the hill. This is a great neighborhood, the Belmont Addition in Dallas.

See more of my work at http://annmccann.net.
Email me at alouisemccann@gmail.com.
Art Facebook https://www.facebook.com/annmccannartplace/

Twister by Kay Wyne

Twister

40" x 30" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Abstract

I was thinking of all the severe weather we are having in Texas when I named this contemporary abstract. The current weather situation of flooding and high winds have left a path of destruction. On my canvas, the eye of the storm on the canvas is swirling, as if I am looking at a tornado from an aerial view. The muddy greys and violets are mixed in with the olive greens...it's not my usual color palette. You can see the wide swipes or strokes that I took with the palette knife, leaving some texture on the canvas. This painting is drying in the studio...Contact ME for more information on this painting. Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

New Palette Knife Painting from the Dallas Arboretum by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, Dallas Arboretum
©2016 Niki Gulley

I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location a few weeks ago when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air!

If you're in the DFW next weekend and you'd like to see more of my textured landscape oil paintings, please stop by my display at the Dallas Arboretum's Artscape.

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

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Monday, April 18, 2016

Plein Air Abstract Oil Painting by Texas Artist M.Allison

'The Yacht Club at Horseshoe Bay'
24 X 24 oil
SOLD

M.Allison

I have mentioned 'Paint the Town' event in Marble Falls, Tx.
where they held a competition for 50 Plein Air Painters.
I was lucky enough to be one and this at the Yacht Club, and
I was fortunate to have sold it!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Willow City Loop Bluebonnets by Ann McCann 9 X 12 Oil

Here is my first plein air painting from a recent trip to the Texas Hill country. For those of you have gone on the Willow City Loop in the past month, you will recognize this spot! It is gorgeous and one of the few places that is not fenced. Disney could not have done a better job here! I will be painting more from this location.

See more of my work at http://annmccann.net.
Email me at alouisemccann@gmail.com
Art Facebook https://www.facebook.com/annmccannartplace/

Sunday, April 17, 2016

FlowerScapes-21- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

FlowerScapes21

Artist of Texas Signature Member

FlowerScapes Series.

From the shoot at
MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS
@ HERMANN PARK.

Mixtures of bright spring flowers

and cacti make for

fun photos!

Contact me

photos@foundworlds.com

Find more of my art at:

www.foundworlds.com
http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com/ - buy art here
http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!

New Turtle Creek Azalea Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

Painted on location a couple of weeks ago, I set up my easel in front of these prolific azalea bushes along Turtle Creek. The vibrant pinks and fuchsia were so full of life set against the cool green leaves, that I wanted to capture not only that vivid spring color but also the elegant sycamore tree in the distance with its speckled white bark. Contrasting the height of the vertical tree against the horizontal blooms, I chose this vertical panoramic canvas, and repeating shapes throughout creates a harmony to the overall scene. Painted with palette knife and lots of texture, I hope you can feel the beauty and energy of a spring day in Texas.

If you're in the DFW area next weekend and you'd like to see more of my textured landscape oil paintings, please stop by my display at the Dallas Arboretum's Artscape.

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

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Finish Line by Kay Wyne

Finish Line

16" x 12" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Equine Painting

The race is on! I haven't painted a racehorse painting for a couple of years, and thought it was time to revisit the subject matter of the horse. I wanted to express the strength and speed of horses at the finish line in this painting. I didn't get fussy with the details, and put the jockeys in colorful silks. This painting does need a frame, and it will be entered in a spring show. Thanks for looking at this blog...contact Kay for more information on my art. I will be back in the studio working on a commission this week. KMW

Saturday, April 16, 2016

FlowerScapes-20- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

FlowerScapes20

Artist of Texas Signature Member

FlowerScapes Series.

From the shoot at
MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS
@ HERMANN PARK.

Mixtures of delicate purple flowers

and these long stem succulents make

such interesting photographs!

Contact me

photos@foundworlds.com

Find more of my art at:

www.foundworlds.com
http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com/ - buy art here
http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Just Sold - "Sunny Dreams" Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

SOLD • 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery. Inspired by our travels to Provence, I painted these cheerful sunflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife so that the resulting image leaps off the canvas and is loaded with energy, color and texture.

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

For more information on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in France and Europe, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

FlowerScapes-19- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte

FlowerScapes 19

Artist of Texas Signature Member

FlowerScapes Series.

From the shoot at
MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS
@ HERMANN PARK.

Mixtures of delicate purple flowers

and these long stem succulents make

such interesting photographs!

Contact me

photos@foundworlds.com

Find more of my art at:

www.foundworlds.com
http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com/ - buy art here
http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!