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

Quarantine Artwork & 2020 Reviews

What others are saying...

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

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!

Debra Campbell
Debra Campbell
Milledgeville, GA - USA

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

Congratulations Nikki, tastefully provocative.

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!

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!

Linda Lees
Linda Lees
Londrigan, Vi - Australia

I LOVE this Nikki!!!!! Fabulous work, it really does portray the title of the work so well.

I LOVE this Nikki!!!!! Fabulous work, it really does portray the title of the work so well.  A favorite!

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.

Elizabeth Coats
Elizabeth Coats
Marion, NC - USA

This is awesome! The colors, lines, shapes and creativity is wonderful!

This is awesome! The colors, lines, shapes and creativity is wonderful!

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 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!

Gun Legler
Gun Legler
Bollebygd - Sweden

So beautiful!

So beautiful!

Wilfrido Limvalencia
Wilfrido Limvalencia
Richmond, BC - Canada

Wow… what an awesome work. The colors are fantastic!

Wow... what an awesome work. The colors are fantastic!