Artwork Inspired by Music & Color

"Exquisite!!! I can hear the music."

Kyle Wood, Garland, TX, USA

Artist Nikki Smith with her self-portrait "Music Was My First Love" and painting "Pride Not Prejudice."

Featured Artwork

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Self Portrait) by Nikki Smith
"Where the Ocean Meets the Sky" copyright Nikki Smith; all rights reserved.
"Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night" copyright Nikki Smith. Inspired by The Beatles' song lyrics.
Music Was My First Love, Self Portrait by Nikki Smith

Music Was My First Love, Self Portait
(Available in Black and White here)
*Featured in a national billboard campaign for Pixels/Fine Art America.
Currently in Houston, Texas on I-45 North.

Deep Dives – Behind the Scenes

Music, mental health and art.

A self-portrait (soon to be series) inspired by songs.

There have been times recently when I feel like I’m holding myself together so I don’t fall apart. My mental, physical and financial health aren't where I’d like them to be. I’m exhausted, but I’m here and I'm not going anywhere.

So, from life, art. Here is my latest self portrait, “Holding Myself Together” which was inspired by this challenging year and a wonderful song that’s helping me get through it one day at a time.

Read more...

Artwork for Hobbies, Professions & Interests

"I'm surprising my husband with a gallery wall of these prints!"

Julie W. - USA

Quarantine Artwork & 2020 Reviews

What others are saying...

Marie Christine Belkadi
Marie Christine Belkadi
Los Angeles, CA - USA

Beautiful Combo!

Beautiful Combo! I'm married to a great guitar guru so I heart particularly this painting.

Mark J Seefeldt
Mark J Seefeldt
Marinette, WI - USA

Spectacular work of art! Such a unique and intriguing style.

Spectacular work of art! Such a unique and intriguing style.

Elizabeth Coats
Elizabeth Coats
Marion, NC - USA

This is awesome! The colors, lines, shapes and creativity is wonderful!

This is awesome! The colors, lines, shapes and creativity is wonderful!

Linda Lees
Linda Lees
Londrigan, Vi - Australia

I LOVE this Nikki!!!!! Fabulous work, it really does portray the title of the work so well.

I LOVE this Nikki!!!!! Fabulous work, it really does portray the title of the work so well.  A favorite!

Mike Lechevet
Mike Lechevet
Beaverton, OR - USA

Cool, great colors and love how you worked the curves of a guitar for perfect form.

Cool, great colors and love how you worked the curves of a guitar for perfect form.

Gun Legler
Gun Legler
Bollebygd - Sweden

So beautiful!

So beautiful!

Nickolas Kossup
Nickolas Kossup
Bloomsbury, NJ - USA

incredible. love the color harmonies. beautiful script as well.

incredible. love the color harmonies. beautiful script as well.

Amy Tyler
Amy Tyler
Spring Hill, TE - USA

Love your work, Nikki! This one is so gorgeous!

Love your work, Nikki! This one is so gorgeous!

Marlene Burns
Marlene Burns
Tucson, AZ - USA

Music coming forth, expressed just perfectly!

Music coming forth, expressed just perfectly! Congratulations on your stunning work, Nikki and most recent press!!

Carol Allen Anfinsen
Carol Allen Anfinsen
Fort Myers, FL - USA

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Jane Bucci
Jane Bucci
Springfield, IL - USA

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

Cindy Lee Longhini
Cindy Lee Longhini
Guilford, CT - USA

Beautiful work, love the colors and the unique imagery of this!

Beautiful work, love the colors and the unique imagery of this!