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...

Chrisann Ellis
Chrisann Ellis
Phoenix, AZ - USA

Nikki, Oh My!.. Another Beautifully Done Painting.. Your style rocks!

Nikki, Oh My!.. Another Beautifully Done Painting.. Your style rocks!

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.

Chuck Staley
Chuck Staley
Los Angeles, CA - USA

Every time I see it I smile with pleasure.

Every time I see it I smile with pleasure.

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Danise Jennings
Danise Jennings
Perry, MI - USA

This one really catches the eye, love the style, simplicity and creative element! Great job Nikki!

This one really catches the eye, love the style, simplicity and creative element! Great job Nikki!

Nickolas Kossup
Nickolas Kossup
Bloomsbury, NJ - USA

incredible. love the color harmonies. beautiful script as well.

incredible. love the color harmonies. beautiful script as well.

Jurica Lenard
Jurica Lenard
Zagreb - Croatia

Awesome and uplifting! Love it!

Awesome and uplifting! Love it!

Glauco Silvestri
Glauco Silvestri
Bologna, Bo - Italy

It’s pure music for eyes…

It's pure music for eyes...

Michael Siers
Michael Siers
Oakland, TN - USA

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M’lady!

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M'lady!

Kyle Wood
Kyle Wood
Garland, TX - USA

Awesome work with an amazingly fresh feel!! Exquisite!!! I can hear the music.

Awesome work with an amazingly fresh feel!! Exquisite!!! I can hear the music.

Amy Tyler
Amy Tyler
Spring Hill, TE - USA

Love your work, Nikki! This one is so gorgeous!

Love your work, Nikki! This one is so gorgeous!

Carol Allen Anfinsen
Carol Allen Anfinsen
Fort Myers, FL - USA

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!