Beloved Deanna Radiating Love And Light, copyright Nikki Smith

Beloved Deanna Radiating Love And Light

I was honored to be able to create this artwork celebrating the life of Deanna, who was a native New Yorker residing in LA as a professional dancer, choreographer and educator. She deeply impacted others with her unconditional love, vivacious spirit, animated humor, contagious laugh, and a generosity that knew no limits. This artwork was unveiled for the first time …

Drift Away by Nikki Smith

Drift Away – Song Lyrics & Fine Art

I was happy to find out recently another way that my artwork really connects with music lovers: when paired with their favorite song lyrics or an inspirational quote. I discovered a very popular meme of my artwork paired with the lyrics to “Drift Away” (written by Mentor Williams, made famous by Dobie Gray and covered by tons of amazing musicians and bands.) …

Resources for Artists

As part of my ongoing attempt to improve the lives of my fellow artists, here are some resources I personally find invaluable. I will continue to add more to this list over time, so do check back or let me know in the comments what you would like to see added.   Copyright Information for Artists: Your artwork is copyrighted …

Sample Copyright Infringement DMCA Notice for Artists

I’m happy when someone responsibly pins or shares my artwork on a social network with proper attribution and a link to my website – that makes my day! However, when I stumble across someone using my artwork in a way that violates my copyrights, such as selling illegal hand-painted reproductions, it’s time for action. This is an example of a …

Battling copyright infringement and other survival tips for artists

Artist Talk – Copyrights, Watermarks and Scams – November 3rd, 2014

This Monday, November 3rd at noon at The Arts Center in College Station I will be sharing essential survival tips and resources for artists living in today’s digital world. You will learn about tools for locating copies of your art online, your rights as an artist and how to successfully battle copyright infringement, tips for safe selling and avoiding scams, …