Cross My Heart by Kay Wyne

Cross My Heart

60"x 20" Oil on Linen Gallery Wrap

This size canvas is really cool.  It is very vertical, and if you have the right wall space, this canvas might work for you.  The paints were applied with a palette knife, so there is alot of texture on the linen.  I have purposely left the natural linen peaking through, giving the eye a rest.  Thanks for viewing this blog....kay@kwyne.com.

Path To Heaven by Kay Wyne

Path To Heaven

48" x 48" Original Oil on Heavy Duty Canvas/Gallery Wrap

Contemporary Landscape Painting

Thanks for viewing....Kay at 214-532-0325 or kay@kwyne.com

Tree Art by Jill Saur

"If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees." 
- Khalil Gibran

My 8"10".5" oil palette knife and brush painting, "Relinquished", is richly textured on the trees, revealing their "bone structure" against the value tones of winter. The title suggests that place in life where we relinquish ourselves and open up our hearts and minds to fresh inspiration and new possibilities.

I love aspens in winter. Their beautiful white trunks and dark branches mingle with the dark shadows cast upon the white snow, creating a profound beauty that is best experienced in silence.

This painting is available to purchase by contacting me through my website.  - Jill Saur

CLICK HERE

©1990-2012 Tree Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Stand Tall by Kay Wyne - Sold

Stand Tall is sold.  Thank you, Heather at Adieb Khadoure Fine Art in Santa Fe for making the sale.  More aspens on the easel.  Thanks for looking at this blog.  Have an artful day....Kay

Blazing Transitions II - New birch painting by Niki Gulley

Blazing Transitions II ©2012 Niki Gulley

48" x 36" • Textured painting on canvas

I used to love it as a kid when my parents would take me to the forest preserves near our home outside of Chicago. We would spend the whole day bike riding, picnicking and being immersed in nature and I relished this time with my family. In Blazing Transitions II I wanted to recreate those warm memories, choosing reds and yellows of autumn to heighten those happy feelings and using energetic strokes with my paint reminiscent of a carefree, simpler time.

If you'd like more information on my textured aspen and birch tree paintings, e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or if you're in the Dallas / Fort Worth area this weekend, please stop by my booth, #J-5, at Southlake's Art in the Square.

Art in the Square 
Fri. Apr. 27 • 4pm - 9pm 
Sat. Apr. 28 • 10am - 9pm 
Sun. Apr. 29 • 11am - 5pm 
Southlake, TX • Southlake Town Square • 234 State St. 
ArtInTheSquare.com

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NikiGulley.com

Heightened Awareness III - New aspen painting by Niki Gulley

Heightened Awareness III ©2012 Niki Gulley

48" x 36" • Textured painting on canvas

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. I chose vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a violet blue sky filled with big, puffy clouds. And, by arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery are enhanced.

If you'd like more information on my textured aspen and birch tree paintings, e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or if you're in the Dallas / Fort Worth area this weekend, please stop by my booth, #J-5, at Southlake's Art in the Square.

Art in the Square 
Fri. Apr. 27 • 4pm - 9pm 
Sat. Apr. 28 • 10am - 9pm 
Sun. Apr. 29 • 11am - 5pm 
Southlake, TX • Southlake Town Square • 234 State St. 
ArtInTheSquare.com

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NikiGulley.com

Trees In Art by Jill Saur

Aspen trees and birch trees on canvas are my favorite subject to paint!  These trees are brilliantly white and intoxicating in their beauty.

This 48"x36" brush and palette knife acrylic painting is titled, "Promising Journey".  I usually add a path in my paintings to take the viewer on a journey where they can imagine themselves walking amongst these vibrant trees, right into their own future!

This original painting is available by contacting me through my website, and if you are not ready to purchase an original work of art, I also offer this in a limited edition hand-embellished giclee.  I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that uplifts and inspires your soul! 

My website:  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

©1990-2012 Trees In Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Covered In Color by Kay Wyne

Covered In Color

48" x 72" Oil on Heavy Duty Canvas

This palette knife painting sold yesterday in Santa Fe.  I am happy that this painting will be traveling to a new home in Chicago.  The vibrant oils were layered on with the palette knife, giving it texture.   Thanks for viewing....I have four new paintings on the easels at the studio....maybe I will finish up at least one of them today.   Kay

Niki Gulley featured at American Fine Art - this Saturday

"Seasons of Change" ©2012 Niki Gulley

30" x 30" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

With "Seasons of Change," I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence!

To see "Seasons of Change" and more of Niki Gulley's textured landscape paintings, visit American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas, (American Fine Art.) 

Gulley will be the featured artist this month, and on April 21st the gallery will host a reception with the artist as part of Dallas' Spring Gallery Walk. She will be there from 6-8 pm and will be available to talk about her new work and answer any questions. American Fine Art will be unveiling more than a dozen of my her new large textured oil paintings, with subjects ranging from aspen and birch trees, to uplifting sunflower fields to peaceful water lily scenes.

American Fine Art Gallery

1611 Dragon St.

Dallas, TX 75207-3910

SPRING GALLERY WALK - April 21, 2012

Featured Artist Niki Gulley - “Colorful Transformations”

Reception - April 21, 2012 • 6-8 pm

americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html

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Web - NikiGulley.com • E-mail - Niki Gulley

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured oil paintings of aspen and birch trees.

Sunny Day by Kay Wyne

Sunny Day

6" x 6" Oil on Cotton Panel

This little painting looks great on an easel---it will give a small space a pop of color. This palette knife painting is available.....contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for more information.

Estes Park, Bear Lake Painting by Jill Saur

Estes Park, Colorado, is one of America's treasured National Parks that I hope to return to someday.  If you ever get a chance to visit, be sure you spend a day up at Bear Lake!  We came away with some incredible photos for me to use for subject matter to paint.  This 11"x14" acrylic painting, "Autumn Inspiration" is inspired by one of my walks up at Bear Lake. The aspens were just beginning to change.  The brilliant hues of the quaking leaves, against the azure sky, captured my spirit.  

This  expressive painting is available by contacting me through my website.  I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul! - Jill

My website:  CLICK HERE

©1990-2012 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill saur,  all rights reserved

Spring Gallery Walk, Dallas - Niki Gulley at American Fine Art

"Traversing Splendor" ©2012 Niki Gulley

48" x 60" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

I wanted you to feel the joy and peacefulness of walking through the forest ablaze with color on a beautiful autumn day. With soft light illuminating the walkway and the distance sparkling in golden light, the only sounds to be heard are the crunching of fallen leaves underfoot and a slight breeze flickering the leaves overhead. What lies ahead? The mysterious glow from beyond beckons you forward.

To see "Traversing Splendor" and more of Niki Gulley's textured landscape paintings, visit American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas, (American Fine Art.) 

Gulley will be the featured artist this month, and on April 21st the gallery will host a reception with the artist as part of Dallas' Spring Gallery Walk. She will be there from 6-8 pm and will be available to talk about her new work and answer any questions. American Fine Art will be unveiling more than a dozen of my her new large textured oil paintings, with subjects ranging from aspen and birch trees, to uplifting sunflower fields to peaceful water lily scenes.

American Fine Art Gallery

1611 Dragon St.

Dallas, TX 75207-3910

SPRING GALLERY WALK - April 21, 2012

Featured Artist Niki Gulley - “Colorful Transformations”

Reception - April 21, 2012 • 6-8 pm

americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html

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Web - NikiGulley.com • E-mail - Niki Gulley

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured oil paintings of aspen and birch trees.

Spring Gallery Walk, Dallas - Niki Gulley at American Fine Art

"Traversing Splendor" ©2012 Niki Gulley

48" x 60" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

I wanted you to feel the joy and peacefulness of walking through the forest ablaze with color on a beautiful autumn day. With soft light illuminating the walkway and the distance sparkling in golden light, the only sounds to be heard are the crunching of fallen leaves underfoot and a slight breeze flickering the leaves overhead. What lies ahead? The mysterious glow from beyond beckons you forward.

To see "Traversing Splendor" and more of Niki Gulley's textured landscape paintings, visit American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas, (American Fine Art.) 

Gulley will be the featured artist this month, and on April 21st the gallery will host a reception with the artist as part of Dallas' Spring Gallery Walk. She will be there from 6-8 pm and will be available to talk about her new work and answer any questions. American Fine Art will be unveiling more than a dozen of my her new large textured oil paintings, with subjects ranging from aspen and birch trees, to uplifting sunflower fields to peaceful water lily scenes.

American Fine Art Gallery

1611 Dragon St.

Dallas, TX 75207-3910

SPRING GALLERY WALK - April 21, 2012

Featured Artist Niki Gulley - “Colorful Transformations”

Reception - April 21, 2012 • 6-8 pm

americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html

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Web - NikiGulley.com • E-mail - Niki Gulley

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured oil paintings of aspen and birch trees.

Just For You And I by Kay Wyne

Just For You And I

6" x 6" Oil on Cotton Panel

Original Palette Knife Painting

Looks great on a black iron tabletop easel.

This contemporary aspen painting is colorful and has lots of color on the surface.

Contact Kay at kay@kwyne.com for purchasing information.

Thanks for viewing this blog...Kay

American Fine Art Featuring Niki Gulley - April 21st

“Autumn Gems” ©2012 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 36” x 60” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

JUST SOLD! I wanted this painting to be about the power and energy in nature to invigorate your spirit, so I chose to use warm vivid colors and thick staccato strokes to add to that feeling. I placed the foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, and so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance.

To see more of Niki Gulley's textured landscape paintings, visit American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas, (American Fine Art.) 

Gulley will be the featured artist this month, and on April 21st the gallery will host a reception with the artist as part of Dallas' Spring Gallery Walk. She will be there from 6-8 pm and will be available to talk about her new work and answer any questions. American Fine Art will be unveiling more than a dozen of my her new large textured oil paintings, with subjects ranging from aspen and birch trees, to uplifting sunflower fields to peaceful water lily scenes.

American Fine Art Gallery

1611 Dragon St.

Dallas, TX 75207-3910

SPRING GALLERY WALK - April 21, 2012

Featured Artist Niki Gulley - “Colorful Transformations”

Reception - April 21, 2012 • 6-8 pm

americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html

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Web - NikiGulley.com • E-mail - Niki Gulley

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured oil paintings of aspen and birch trees.

Be With Me Today by Kay Wyne

Be With Me Today

6" x 6" Oil on Cotton Raymar Panel

Contemporary abstract palette knife painting.

Original oil by Kay Wyne.

kay@kwyne.com

Happy Times by Kay Wyne

Happy Times

10" x 10" Oil on Gessoed Masonite

Palette Knife Painting

Here is another contemporary aspen painting. As I was posting it, I realized that it is appropriate to dedicate it to my husband, John. Today is John's birthday, and I wish him a Happy Birthday! Our children got busy in the Henry's kitchen last night and made three homemade pizzas for his birthday dinner....Wes was throwing the dough, Blake was chopping the veggies and meat, and Lindsay was putting it all together. She also baked a wonderful blackberry cobbler for desert. Happy Times for sure. Happy Birthday, John Wyne! Contact Kay for more information on this painting.....kay@kwyne.com or 214-532-0325. Thanks for viewing.

Let's Walk Together by Kay Wyne

Let's Walk Together

8" x 8" Oil on Cotton Panel

This contemporary oil painting is ready for a frame or it looks great sitting on a small table easel. An original oil painting by Kay Wyne. Brushstrokes and the palette knife leave texture and vibrant colors on the panel. Contact Kay at 214-532-0325 or kay@kwyne.com for more information on her art. Thanks for viewing!

Featured Artist, Niki Gulley, at Spring Gallery Walk, Dallas

"Colorful Transformation" ©2012 by Niki Gulley
textured oil painting • 36" x 48"

With "Colorful Transformation," I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence!

For more information on this birch painting, contact American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas, (American Fine Art.) And please stop by the gallery on April 21st where I will be the featured artist as part of Dallas' Spring Gallery Walk. I will be there from 6-8 pm and would love to meet you! American Fine Art will be unveiling more than a dozen of my new large textured oil paintings, with subjects ranging from aspen and birch trees, to uplifting sunflower fields, and peaceful water lilies, and I can't wait to hear your feedback.

American Fine Art Gallery

1611 Dragon St.

Dallas, TX 75207-3910

SPRING GALLERY WALK - April 21, 2012

Featured Artist Niki Gulley - “Golden Transitions”

Reception - April 21, 2012 • 6-8 pm

americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html

Also, here is some more information on American Fine Art in the April edition of Art Galleries & Aritsts, with my painting "Colorful Transformation" featured in the article!

Web - NikiGulley.com • E-mail - Niki Gulley

Sunshine by Kay Wyne

Sunshine

6" x 6" Original Oil on Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Kay at kay@kwyne.com

Trees In Art by Jill Saur

My original aspen tree painting, "Abundant Memories", is a 36"x48" acrylic painting on a wide border canvas, with the sides painted, eliminating the need for a frame. 

When I work on these large canvases, I first execute a warm under painting to give the entire canvas a glow that will translate through to the finished piece. In the daytime, my work is bold, vibrant and full of life. In the evening, it emanates a warm glow, creating an ambient focal point for the room.

This painting is currently available to purchase by contacting me through my website. Thank you for viewing! www.JillSaurFineArt.com

©1990-2012 Trees In Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

You Color My World by Kay Wyne

You Color My World

8" x 16" Oil on Cotton Panel

This contemporary aspen painting is drying, and I will be getting it framed up. I will probably put a wide silver moulding on it. This color palette that I used has more green in it than I normally like to use. I was very careful not to get a muddy green when I was mixing colors. I wanted a clean and bright yellow-green that looks fresh and makes you think of springtime. I used the palette knife of this one. Thanks for looking at the art on this blog. Kay at kay@kwyne.com or 214-532-0325.

Niki Gulley Now Showing at the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, Texas

"Heightened Awareness” ©2012 Niki Gulley

48” x 36” textured oil on canvas

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. Choosing vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a crystal blue sky and arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, both add to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.

To see Heightened Awareness and more of Niki Gulley’s textured aspen and birch oil paintings, visit the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, Texas.

goodartcompany.com/gac/

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.

Niki will also be exhibiting her textured oil paintings at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival in Dallas this weekend.
Fri. April 6 • 5pm - 8pm
Sat. April 7 • 11am - 8pm
Sun. April 8 • 11am - 7pm
Dallas, TX • booth #128-B on Main St. between Crowdus & Malcolm X
meifestivals.com/deepspr.html

NikiGulley.com

Just For You by Kay Wyne

Just For You

8" x 8" Oil on Cotton Panel

This little colorful palette knife painting comes with a black iron easel....a small accent piece to jazz up a small space needing a punch of color. I sold one of these little gems last week, and shipped it off to North Carolina......thanks Shelly! John and I just returned from a weekend in the Hill Country....great weather, fun time and wonderful scenery. More on the trip later....thanks for viewing.

Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

This 20"x16" acrylic palette knife painting, *"The Dreaming Trees"*, is sold, but I enjoy reflecting back on this piece. It was inspired by a special day in Taos, New Mexico, where every turn held a new surprise. I can't wait to return!

To see more of my work that is available to purchase, please visit my website.

CLICK HERE

©1990-2012 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved