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...

Debra Campbell
Debra Campbell
Milledgeville, GA - USA

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

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!

Brooks Garten Hauschild
Brooks Garten Hauschild
Ashland, OR - USA

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

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!

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!

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

Marie Gale
Marie Gale
Montreal, QC - Canada

Gorgeous image Nikki…we can feel your passion for music through all your images!!

Gorgeous image Nikki...we can feel your passion for music through all your images!!

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! 🙂

Jurica Lenard
Jurica Lenard
Zagreb - Croatia

Awesome and uplifting! Love it!

Awesome and uplifting! Love it!

Christina Rollo
Christina Rollo
Binghamton, NY - USA

Your Guitar Siren totally rocks!! 🙂

Your Guitar Siren totally rocks!! 🙂

Bill Holkham
Bill Holkham
Perry, Fl - USA

This one should appear at the hard rock. Great image!

This one should appear at the hard rock. Great image!

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 !!