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

What others are saying...

B Drake
B Drake
Dallas, TX - USA

Love the originality and colors of this piece!

Love the originality and colors of this piece!

Alethea McKee
Alethea McKee
Otis Orchards, WA - USA

I-L-O-V-E-T-H-I-S!! Great concept and colors!

I-L-O-V-E-T-H-I-S!! Great concept and colors!

Nicole Champion
Nicole Champion
Pretoria, Ga - South Africa

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Joyce Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - USA

…this really Rocks my socks off !!!

Hi Nikki, what an amazing work of art - this really Rocks my socks off !!! To first see this in your mind's eye and then be able to execute this incredible digital painting with such finesse ... I am truly in awe sweetheart at your amazing talent...congratulations! Joyce

Kim Prowse
Kim Prowse
Port Coquitlam, BC - Canada

This is truly beautiful. Actually amazing!

This is truly beautiful. Actually amazing!

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!

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!

Lianne Schneider
Lianne Schneider
Strykersville, NY - USA

Each piece has such incredible meaning – ideas, titles to which I can deeply relate. How marvelous this is!

I absolutely love your work Nikki - your color palette is so appealing and is a kind of signature. Each piece has such incredible meaning - ideas, titles to which I can deeply relate. How marvelous this is!

Brooks Garten Hauschild
Brooks Garten Hauschild
Ashland, OR - USA

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

Kim Galluzzo
Kim Galluzzo
Brooklyn, CT - USA

Wow… great creative mind you have… this is awesome!

Wow... great creative mind you have... this is awesome!

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.