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...

Christina Rollo
Christina Rollo
Binghamton, NY - USA

Your Guitar Siren totally rocks!! 🙂

Your Guitar Siren totally rocks!! 🙂

Vivian Anderson
Vivian Anderson
Sydney, NS - Australia

I’m so happy for your deserved success with these gorgeous creations…..

I'm so happy for your deserved success with these gorgeous creations.....

Brooks Garten Hauschild
Brooks Garten Hauschild
Ashland, OR - USA

This piece touches me as a musician, singer, songwriter & artist.

Pirsens Huguette
Pirsens Huguette
Fréjus, France

A beautiful work with a great sensibility and harmony in design.

A beautiful work with a great sensibility and harmony in design.

Bryan Allen
Bryan Allen
Oak Beach, NE - USA

Digital Art

One hears the expression Digital Art used a lot but this sort of handling seems to really deserve the name. Great job!

Alexandros Koumpios
Alexandros Koumpios
Xylokastro, Ko - Greece

Beautiful work. I, love to play electric guitar, so the theme means something more to me.

Beautiful work. I, love to play electric guitar, so the theme means something more to me.

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!

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!

Joyce Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - USA

What an incredibly uplifting, joy filled creation Nikki; I love this as I do all of your wonderful artwork – the love you have for your passion speaks volumes!

What an incredibly uplifting, joy filled creation Nikki; I love this as I do all of your wonderful artwork - the love you have for your passion speaks volumes!

Douglas Fromm
Douglas Fromm
Roswell, GA - USA

A Wonderful Work, should be a CD Cover for some Musician !!

A Wonderful Work, should be a CD Cover for some Musician !!

Debra Campbell
Debra Campbell
Milledgeville, GA - USA

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!