This piece was inspired by the song “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, recently recorded *in space* by astronaut Chris Hadfield on the International Space Station in a captivating video…
Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars…
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 …
Photo Collage Portrait – Beta
After a long abscence from art, I’m finally making the time to create once more. Recently I stumbled across the mixed media illustrations of Annette Mangseth and she inspired me to create this portrait of my niece Beta. While I love the whimsical and captivating style of Annette’s work, I wanted to make this portrait more personal and give it …