Basket Flower Inner Beauty Digital Art by Nikki Marie Smith

Basket Flower Inner Beauty

by Nikki Marie Smith

Canvas Print

$90

Framed Print

$99

Art Print

$36

Poster

$36

Metal Print

$96

Acrylic Print

$104

Wood Print

$76

Throw Pillow

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Fleece Blanket

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Duvet Cover

$146

Shower Curtain

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Bath Towel

$39

Ornament

$13

Jigsaw Puzzle

$47

Tote Bag

$42

Weekender Tote Bag

$43

Zip Pouch

$29

Portable Battery Charger

$50

Yoga Mat

$65

Greeting Card

$6.95

Spiral Notebook

$18

Sticker

$3.95

iPhone Case

$37

Beach Towel

$39

Round Beach Towel

$75

Weekender Tote Bag

$43

Coffee Mug

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Men's Clothing

$33

Women's Clothing

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Youth Clothing

$29

Toddler Clothing

$27

Baby Clothing

$31

Title

Basket Flower Inner Beauty

Artist

Nikki Marie Smith

Medium

Digital Art - Digital Art

Description

This basket flower glows as if lit from within, reminding us that true beauty is on the inside. We can all shine if given an environment rich with the proper nourishment and encouragement for our bodies and souls. Without it, our spirits wither and wilt.

I can't help but draw a parallel to children blossoming into avid readers when given books and mentorship. I'm privledged to be able to volunteer in my daughter's school and help make this happen. It is a joy to see! Not all children have an environment that nurtures them, which is why I also support organizations such as TheChildrensAdvocacyCenter.org which work to defend and protect our society's most precious resource - our children.

Continuing my collaboration with wildflower photographer Steven Schwartzman: his photographic portrait of a basket flower, also known as Centaurea americana, inspired this piece. For this floral artwork I chose simplicity. I wanted to enhance the inner light and beauty of the flower to tell a story free from distractions. Curious about the photo which inspired this artwork? You can find it here (used with permission):
http://steven-schwartzman.artistwebsites.com/featured/basket-flower-from-below-steven-schwartzman.html

About the Artist:
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Nikki Smith believes that artwork has the power to move and inspire; to change the way we see the world. Winner of the FAA Artistic Merit "Tony" Award for art in 2013, her artwork has been featured in numerous publications including Cloth Paper Scissors, PAGES, Somerset Digital Studio and The Houston Chronicle. Keep up with her latest adventures in art via social media or on her blog at:
http://BookSmithStudio.com

Fine art prints of Nikki Smith's artwork are available here:
http://nikkimarie-smith.artistwebsites.com

About the Photographer:
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Steven Schwartzman has been involved with photography since the late 1960s, and specializing in wildflower portraiture since 1999. Over the last decade his photographs have appeared in various magazines, particularly Wildflower and Texas Highways. He maintains a daily nature photography blog at:
http://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com

Fine art prints of Steven Schwartzman's photography may be purchased here:
http://steven-schwartzman.artistwebsites.com

Copyright 2013 by Nikki Smith of BookSmithStudio.com; All Rights Reserved.