MONEL ALIOTE STUDIO

A camera captures a second, but a painting captures a soul. I use oils and acrylics to break down a static image and rebuild it with more intention. I’ve always been drawn to the way certain colors—those moody purples and glowing yellows can trigger an emotional response before you even realize what you’re looking at. For me, the goal isn't a perfect replica; it’s about using deliberate, heavy brushwork to find the person's character and translate it into something you can actually feel.