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...

Glauco Silvestri
Glauco Silvestri
Bologna, Bo - Italy

It’s pure music for eyes…

It's pure music for eyes...

Jon David Gemma
Jon David Gemma
Coventry, RI - USA

There must be some type of magic involved. How do you do that? The naked eyes of my ears are tortured by the siren sweetly singing her instrument of seduction.

There must be some type of magic involved. How do you do that? The naked eyes of my ears are tortured by the siren sweetly singing her instrument of seduction.

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! 🙂

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.

Ann Horn
Ann Horn
Livonia, Mi - USA

creative… bright and cheery…

Nikki, you musical images are so creative... bright and cheery... this one is a real charmer!

Nicole Champion
Nicole Champion
Pretoria, Ga - South Africa

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

This is absolutely stunning I am speechless!!!!

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!

Marie Gale
Marie Gale
Montreal, QC - Canada

Absolutely fabulous image Nikki…creative and inspiring work of art…I totally love this!! Major fav…

Absolutely fabulous image Nikki...creative and inspiring work of art...I totally love this!! Major fav...

Teshia Freseman
Teshia Freseman
Missoula, MT - USA

I just love the vibrant colors, creativity, composition, & overall energy of this.

I just love the vibrant colors, creativity, composition, & overall energy of this.

Lianne Schneider
Lianne Schneider
Strykersville, NY - USA

Love your textures – as well as your beautiful choice of colors. The idea of music in one’s soul is especially meaningful to me. Fabulous work!

Love your textures - as well as your beautiful choice of colors. The idea of music in one's soul is especially meaningful to me. Fabulous work!

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......!

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!