mfaithart – Expressing Beauty and Truth through Art and Music

A “Called” Artist

I believe my purpose is to express beauty and truth through art. It’s very simple: I just want to give joy, brightness, hope and solace to my fellow human beings, and hopefully inspire people to use and keep using their own gifts for the good of humanity.

As well as painting, drawing and teaching, I compose piano music and write songs. These two art forms constantly flow in and out of each other, as instinctive, creative ways of processing my experiences.

To me, artistic and musical gifts are sacred and intended to be cherished, nurtured and developed in a life-giving way, not arrogantly but as a way of exploring what it means to be human and experiencing moments of profound resonance and empathy with other people.

The Flower Streets Murals: 2023-2024

As an artist member of dot-art Liverpool, I got the opportunity to paint 9 murals for the Flower Streets in Kirkdale, Liverpool, commissioned by Liverpool City Council with Culture Liverpool.

This project aimed to address anti-social behaviour and rejuvenate the local area. It was wonderful to work with residents, local leaders and artistic friends to create this series of “Fine Art style” murals that reflect the neighbourhood’s unique identity. Due to the project's success, funding was secured for two additional murals, completed by the end of September. This expansion further enriches the community and will hopefully inspire future initiatives.
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The photo above shows the murals on the gable ends of Crocus Street, Snowdrop Street, Pansy Street, Daisy Street, Woodbine Street and Harebell Street. The local people seem to like having visitors to see the murals, so do drop round if you’re nearby!

If you want to read about how I created these murals, how the local people inspired me and the general transformation, please subscribe to my Substack newsletter - a blog I’ve been writing specifically for this project.

Interested in an outdoor mural in “Madeleine’s Fine Art style”? Read this information and contact me here.

My Process

Read a question and answer interview about my artistic process and inspiration:
https://dot-art.co.uk/2020/11/13/in-the-studio-madeleine-pires/

Here I answer questions about the materials I use, my style, process and career in art.

Like my Facebook page to interact with me. You can participate in my various musings, reflect upon quotes about art/music and ponder my “thoughts of the day”. You can comment on works in progress, be the first to know about new projects and even help me give titles to new paintings!

Teaching

I’m a qualified teacher, but first of all someone who loves learning and discovering new things (and new aspects of things I thought I knew!). I enjoy spending time interacting with other people who also want to learn, share and explore. Being a teacher forces me to articulate concepts in multiple ways, to listen well, and to understand things more deeply. I love connecting with people through art.

To find out more about my approach to teaching art, please read this article.

I have been writing and teaching art courses at the Bluecoat and other locations in Liverpool through art organisation dot-art for many years, including Abstract Painting and Chinese Brush Painting. These are usually advertised on Eventbrite, but contact me if you want to know when upcoming dates are.