Nick Jonas looks like he was transported from a painted portrait as he holds onto his guitar in this new shot from the March 2010 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.

The 17-year-old shared his thoughts on the Proust question, “My current state of mind: Right now, I’m just at a place in my life where I’m just excited about all the opportunities that are happening and looking forward to another good year.”

And while Nick will stay away from helicopters, he knows what his key to happiness is: “Food and family — the key to life.”