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...

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.

Cindy Lee Longhini
Cindy Lee Longhini
Guilford, CT - USA

Beautiful work, love the colors and the unique imagery of this!

Beautiful work, love the colors and the unique imagery of this!

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!

Joyce Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - UA

another signature Masterpiece…

I am in awe dear Nikki, as this is so beautiful and awe inspiring.....another signature Masterpiece.....I can hear the music as she gracefully glides across the ice.......so special and so full of life.....you have an amazing talent and you brighten my life with your incredible artwork! Joyce

Debra Campbell
Debra Campbell
Milledgeville, GA - USA

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

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!

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.

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.

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!!

Reynold Jay
Reynold Jay
Saginaw, MI - USA

This is wild and wonderful!!! I never fail to marvel at your mastery of rich colors.

This is wild and wonderful!!! I never fail to marvel at your mastery of rich colors.

Mark J Seefeldt
Mark J Seefeldt
Marinette, WI - USA

Absolutely fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic! I love this piece!