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...

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.

CariLynn Bromley
CariLynn Bromley
Stratford, ON - Canada

I love this so much!

I love this so much!

Bonita Hensley
Bonita Hensley
Koloa, HI - USA

Very cool Nikki!! Our bodies are music in motion!

Very cool Nikki!! Our bodies are music in motion!

Rosa Cobos
Rosa Cobos
Bilbao, Vi - Spain

Exceptional show of artistry, elegance, power of conceptual design and beauty. I find it fascinating.

Exceptional show of artistry, elegance, power of conceptual design and beauty. I find it fascinating.

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.

Bruce Combs
Bruce Combs
Williamsburg, VA - USA

Love it…ingenious work of art!

Love it, Nikki! Oh, I see that you have a few comments already! Well, you deserve them, I mean, and so does the ingenious work of art!

Amy Bertoncini
Amy Bertoncini
Wake Forest, NC - USA

…absolutely amazing! It stopped me in my tracks and I couldn’t stop staring at it.

Nikki, Your Guitar Siren piece of art is absolutely amazing! It stopped me in my tracks and I couldn't stop staring at it. Beautiful, original, and a truly moving painting. I love it!

Tyler Robbins
Tyler Robbins
Austin, TX - USA

Digital art at its’ very finest..bravo!

Nikki...this is amazing! Digital art at its' very finest..bravo!

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!!

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!

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.

B Drake
B Drake
Dallas, TX - USA

Love the originality and colors of this piece!

Love the originality and colors of this piece!