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...

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!

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!

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

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Colorful, original, and fun. Well done!

Mark J Seefeldt
Mark J Seefeldt
Marinette, WI - USA

Absolutely fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic! I love this piece!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Kim Galluzzo
Kim Galluzzo
Brooklyn, CT - USA

Wow… great creative mind you have… this is awesome!

Wow... great creative mind you have... this is awesome!

Michael Siers
Michael Siers
Oakland, TN - USA

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M’lady!

Like the infusion of music and sensuality in this piece, and the transparency gives it a free flowing feeling. Nice work M'lady!

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!

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.