MADELINE KIEL

Madeline's deep desire for art showed itself at a young age but took a turn in 8th grade when she was bullied for her art. This turn of events shut her down and she stopped painting entirely. From the ages of 13 - 22 Madeline rarely, if at all, picked up a paint brush. It wasn't until she found herself at 22 when she was inspired to paint again. She remembers the feeling of being alive when completing her first piece after ignoring art for so long. At this time in Madeline's life, she had been highly impacted by God and was living as a missionary causing Madeline's love for painting to manifest itself by painting God and humanity. At this point in her life, art was still only a side passion, with her focus on music. Fast forward to January 2022, at 30 years old, Madeline found herself out of money and not making anything off music. Heartbroken and needing a change, Madeline decided to lay down music and focused on art. She kept seeing images of Cowboys and Native Americans. Her first piece was one of Si Wata Wa, a zuni tribe leader from the 1900's. After that it was a natural progression of cowboys and natives. The piece that changed her life was one she did of Snoop Dogg as a cowboy. Her love for western lifestyle, pop culture and people can be found in her pieces today. Madeline's dream is to continue to grow her art and paint expressive moody portraits that display the soul of a person.

"It's All Gucci With The Samburu Brothers"

While in Kenya, working in Masai land, Madeline Kiel was blessed to meet the elders of the Samburu people. These two elders work hard to eliminate the cruelty found in East African tribal tradition helping their children to attend school and have a promising future. Moved by their presence, Madeline Kiel painted this portrait to honor their lives. She chose to make one of the elders hat GUCCI to show the juxtaposition between high society and the unseen people of the world.

"Within The Divine"

While in Kenya, working in Masai land, Madeline Kiel was honored to meet the chieftess of the Samburu people. Wisdom and strength proudly rested on the shoulders of this woman. Her presence was unmatchable and moved Madeline Kiel to paint in an attempt to capture her. Madeline Kiel chose to paint her with a three fourths halo to show the beautiful coexistence of her divine nature and humanness.