Artwork Inspired by Music & Color

"Exquisite!!! I can hear the music."

Kyle Wood, Garland, TX, USA

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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

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (self portrait)
(Available in B&W / "Golden Light" here)

"Where the Ocean Meets the Sky" copyright Nikki Smith; all rights reserved.

Where the Ocean Meets the Sky
(Also available in B&W here)

"Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night" copyright Nikki Smith. Inspired by The Beatles' song lyrics.

Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night
(Available with Lyrics here)

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.

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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

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Quarantine Artwork & 2020 Reviews

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What others are saying...

James Bo Insogna
James Bo Insogna
Longmont, CO - USA

Incredible work!

Incredible work!

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!

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!

B Drake
B Drake
Dallas, TX - USA

Love the originality and colors of this piece!

Love the originality and colors of this piece!

Marlene Burns
Marlene Burns
Tucson, AZ - USA

Music coming forth, expressed just perfectly!

Music coming forth, expressed just perfectly! Congratulations on your stunning work, Nikki and most recent press!!

Jane Bucci
Jane Bucci
Springfield, IL - USA

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

Mark J Seefeldt
Mark J Seefeldt
Marinette, WI - USA

Absolutely fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic! I love this piece!

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.

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!!

Marie Christine Belkadi
Marie Christine Belkadi
Los Angeles, CA - USA

Beautiful Combo!

Beautiful Combo! I'm married to a great guitar guru so I heart particularly this painting.

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!