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...

Ben Leary
Ben Leary
S. Dennis, MA - USA

Clever and well executed

Very clever and well executed! I like how even your signature is colorful.

Ann Horn
Ann Horn
Livonia, Mi - USA

creative… bright and cheery…

Nikki, you musical images are so creative... bright and cheery... this one is a real charmer!

Jane Bucci
Jane Bucci
Springfield, IL - USA

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

Wahhhooo! How FUN is THIS? Love this!

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!

James Bo Insogna
James Bo Insogna
Longmont, CO - USA

Incredible work!

Incredible work!

Kim Prowse
Kim Prowse
Port Coquitlam, BC - Canada

This is truly beautiful. Actually amazing!

This is truly beautiful. Actually amazing!

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

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

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!

Esther Roberts
Esther Roberts
Foster City, CA - USA

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Striking synergy! Wow!!!

Marie Gale
Marie Gale
Montreal, QC - Canada

Absolutely gorgeous Nikki…love the movement in this…and the message is such a precious one……!

Absolutely gorgeous Nikki...love the movement in this...and the message is such a precious one......!

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!