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

What others are saying...

Tyler Robbins
Tyler Robbins
Austin, TX - USA

Digital art at its’ very finest..bravo!

Nikki...this is amazing! Digital art at its' very finest..bravo!

Amy Bertoncini
Amy Bertoncini
Wake Forest, NC - USA

…absolutely amazing! It stopped me in my tracks and I couldn’t stop staring at it.

Nikki, Your Guitar Siren piece of art is absolutely amazing! It stopped me in my tracks and I couldn't stop staring at it. Beautiful, original, and a truly moving painting. I love it!

Marie Gale
Marie Gale
Montreal, QC - Canada

Absolutely gorgeous Nikki…love the movement in this…and the message is such a precious one……!

Absolutely gorgeous Nikki...love the movement in this...and the message is such a precious one......!

Nicole Champion
Nicole Champion
Pretoria, Ga - South Africa

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

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!

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!

Patricia Taylor
Patricia Taylor
Jacksonville, FL - USA

This is wonderful…creative…imaginative! Beautiful color.

This is wonderful...creative... imaginative! Beautiful color.

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! 🙂

Joyce Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - UA

another signature Masterpiece…

I am in awe dear Nikki, as this is so beautiful and awe inspiring.....another signature Masterpiece.....I can hear the music as she gracefully glides across the ice.......so special and so full of life.....you have an amazing talent and you brighten my life with your incredible artwork! Joyce

Ashley Warbritton
Ashley Warbritton
Ocean Springs, MS - USA

Lovely concept… never would have thought to use a guitar as the shape of a woman’s body but you did it so well!

Lovely concept... never would have thought to use a guitar as the shape of a woman's body but you did it so well!

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

James Bo Insogna
James Bo Insogna
Longmont, CO - USA

Incredible work!

Incredible work!