Meleeza Pires began her art career at the young age of 14 with small portrait drawings in a sketchbook. Little did she know, the Cape Verdean girl who grew up in the busy city of Boston would soon be making art that would reach hundreds of people. After 8 months of learning how to paint at Artists For Humanity, she sold her first piece of work; a painting of Audrey Hepburn that was inspired by the late Andy Warhol had found its way into a lovely home. The painting had completely changed her life and outlook on art. Throughout the years, she has been able to produce bodies of artwork that were a reflection of herself in the most unconventional way. Whether it is portraits of famous artists, actresses, leaders, landscapes, and self-portraits, and so on. She had the privilege of having her pieces in residences, galleries, and installations. She felt accomplished knowing she was able to elicit a warm feeling in other people’s minds and hearts.

I have expanded my knowledge of art through various styles and techniques, including portraiture, landscapes, abstract art, texture, and color choice. Some of my paintings are inspired by Andy Warhol. I enjoy painting figures and using acrylic colors to evoke different emotions. My goal is to explore as many techniques as possible and continually challenge myself to grow as an artist.