Reflective Moment, Dallas Arboretum

"Reflective Moment," Dallas Arboretum ©2009 by Niki Gulley
18" x 24" oil on canvas

Closer to home, this painting was inspired by a gorgeous autumn day at the Dallas Arboretum last year. I was drawn to this magical little spot from the colors of the leaves turning and the beautiful light raking across the pond. This nook was so tranquil and I liked the late afternoon shadows that were being cast, only enhancing the mood.

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Arboretum Blooms III

"Arboretum Blooms III" ©2009 Niki Gulley
7" x 5" pastel

Being pleased with how my first two Arboretum scenes turned out, I decided to stick with the same theme and complete a third garden landscape that complimented the others. If interested in more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com.

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Arboretum Blooms II

"Arboretum Blooms II" ©2009 Niki Gulley
pastel 5" x 7"

I love the challenge of trying to paint a complex scene on a tiny scale, so here is my second 5" x 7" pastel inspired by our Botanic Garden.

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Arboretum Blooms

"Arboretum Blooms" ©2009 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" pastel

After completing a few oil sketches of poppies this week, I felt inspired to keep painting flowers, but switch gears slightly and work on garden scenes rather than close-ups. I turned to our Arboretum in Dallas (and not my own sad drought garden), which always boasts such beautiful blooms. Shown here is my first pastel.

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