I love music. I love how it can sweep me away, create a mood, give me energy and lift my spirits. More and more, I’m seeing my artwork reflect the music that inspires me to create. This piece is no exception: Copyright Nikki Smith, 2013; All Rights Reserved. Model: Jenna Kellen as photographed by: Marcus Ranum Can you hear the …
I’m lovin’ the paper necklaces that my friend Andreea and I made on our art date last week. The concept is as simple as can be (though it requires some patience) and the resulting jewelry is stunningly elegant, lean-in-for-a-closer-look, touchable and oh so fun! We were inspired by a project by Jason Thompson in his book, “Playing with Books: The …
Never under-estimate the magic of Serendipity… Music in My Soul, © 2012 by Nikki Smith; All Rights Reserved. Fine Art Prints Available. Thinking back, I recall a party that I almost didn’t attend back in 1997 because I was feeling rotten. I went anyway, to please an ex-boyfriend. If I hadn’t gone to that party, I wouldn’t have had a …
OK, I was feeling a bit brave and daring! I loved my guitar series so much that I just had to do a self-portrait… So, what do you think? Music Was My First Love, Self Portrait by Nikki Smith (Digital Art Watercolor) Copyright 2012 Nikki Smith of BookSmithStudio.com; All Rights Reserved. Model is Nikki Smith – me, myself and I. …
My Guitar can *SING* by Nikki Smith Copyright 2012 Nikki Smith of BookSmithStudio.com; All Rights Reserved. Fine art prints available up to 45″ x 60″! Recently, I’ve been so busy creating art (and, I admit, getting distracted by life in general) that I realize I’ve neglected to blog about so many things! Even big things like getting published – twice! …