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...

Mick Anderson
Mick Anderson
Grants Pass, OR - USA

I saw the guitar before I saw the female form!

I saw the guitar before I saw the female form! Totally great image with fantastic color and originality! 🙂

Joyce Dickens
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - USA

…this really Rocks my socks off !!!

Hi Nikki, what an amazing work of art - this really Rocks my socks off !!! To first see this in your mind's eye and then be able to execute this incredible digital painting with such finesse ... I am truly in awe sweetheart at your amazing talent...congratulations! Joyce

Vivian Anderson
Vivian Anderson
Sydney, NS - Australia

I’m so happy for your deserved success with these gorgeous creations…..

I'm so happy for your deserved success with these gorgeous creations.....

Carmen Hathaway
Carmen Hathaway
Portage La Prairie, MB - Canada

Your art makes a significant impression — that is to say your style is instantly recognizable — beautiful!

Your art makes a significant impression -- that is to say your style is instantly recognizable -- beautiful!

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!

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!

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.

Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Smithfield, VA - USA

Guitar Siren is sooooo delightful. I am enthralled by this.

Guitar Siren is sooooo delightful. I am enthralled by this.

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.

Alexandros Koumpios
Alexandros Koumpios
Xylokastro, Ko - Greece

Beautiful work. I, love to play electric guitar, so the theme means something more to me.

Beautiful work. I, love to play electric guitar, so the theme means something more to me.

Ashley Warbritton
Ashley Warbritton
Ocean Springs, MS - USA

Lovely concept… never would have thought to use a guitar as the shape of a woman’s body but you did it so well!

Lovely concept... never would have thought to use a guitar as the shape of a woman's body but you did it so well!

James Bo Insogna
James Bo Insogna
Longmont, CO - USA

Incredible work!

Incredible work!