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.

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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...

Bonita Hensley
Bonita Hensley
Koloa, HI - USA

Very cool Nikki!! Our bodies are music in motion!

Very cool Nikki!! Our bodies are music in motion!

Gun Legler
Gun Legler
Bollebygd - Sweden

So beautiful!

So beautiful!

Michael Siers
Michael Siers
Oakland, TN - USA

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M’lady!

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M'lady!

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Elena Oleniuc
Elena Oleniuc
Brasov, Br - Romania

Beautiful work, well done!

Beautiful work, well done!

Wilfrido Limvalencia
Wilfrido Limvalencia
Richmond, BC - Canada

Wow… what an awesome work. The colors are fantastic!

Wow... what an awesome work. The colors are fantastic!

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!

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!

Mick Anderson
Mick Anderson
Grants Pass, OR - USA

I saw the guitar before I saw the female form!

I saw the guitar before I saw the female form! Totally great image with fantastic color and originality! 🙂

Carmen Hathaway
Carmen Hathaway
Portage La Prairie, MB - Canada

Your art makes a significant impression — that is to say your style is instantly recognizable — beautiful!

Your art makes a significant impression -- that is to say your style is instantly recognizable -- beautiful!

Mark J Seefeldt
Mark J Seefeldt
Marinette, WI - USA

Absolutely fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic! I love this piece!

Danise Jennings
Danise Jennings
Perry, MI - USA

This one really catches the eye, love the style, simplicity and creative element! Great job Nikki!

This one really catches the eye, love the style, simplicity and creative element! Great job Nikki!