Portait of The Weeknd, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, by Nikki Smith. In a private collection. Prints available for a limited time here. Giving some love to a talented singer/songwriter, The Weeknd – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye! I’ve been listening to his music while I paint this week. Music is an integral part of my artwork and my creative fuel. So fun to …
“Where the Ocean Meets the Sky” copyright Nikki Smith; all rights reserved. Where the Ocean Meets the Sky… New artwork! “Where the Ocean Meets the Sky” by Nikki Smith. I love pairing my artwork with music, and this is no exception. The song lyrics that were playing in my head while I painted this surreal female portrait are: Oh the …
“Sound Waves” copyright Nikki Smith, 2020; All Rights Reserved. This artwork has been percolating in my mind’s eye for over a year. It is a piece I’ve started and abandoned several times while searching for the best way to bring my vision for her to life. Sometimes making art is easy, often it is challenging, but for me it is …
“Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night” copyright Nikki Smith. Inspired by The Beatles’ song lyrics. “Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise.” I’ve had this song by The Beatles reverberating through my soul for months and now I can …
I was honored to be able to create this artwork celebrating the life of Deanna, who was a native New Yorker residing in LA as a professional dancer, choreographer and educator. She deeply impacted others with her unconditional love, vivacious spirit, animated humor, contagious laugh, and a generosity that knew no limits. This artwork was unveiled for the first time …