Ash Almonte's vibrant works are inspired by abstract expressionism combined with an optimistic outlook. She stays inspired by beautiful color, incredible music, and outrageous fashion, her love for fashion has provided her the opportunity to collaborate with celebrity stylist creating looks for a top Billboard female vocal artist, as well as creating apparel worn at New York Fashion Week for the top dress designer Sherri Hill. She also moved by the process of change and individuals who do kind things for others in the world. Hearing miraculous stories of the past and present is another way she stays inspired. Her paintings are friendly and candid, bringing life and exuberance into the homes of collectors. The technique she uses is thick brushstrokes of bright and bold colors. Then applies resin and other varnishes to parts of the work to give it a characteristic glimmer. Her energetic works balance organic shapes with masterfully delicate ink drawings that enliven any space. Ash enjoys the process of making art more than the product. As a young girl she would experiment with anything she could find to make art. She would tear apart bushel baskets at her father's fruit stand and use those to paint on. Anything and everything around her would be turned into works of art. Creating and making things with her hands has always brought her a tremendous amount of joy and she hope is that it evokes joy in others. Her artwork has been exhibited and collected worldwide, including Austin, TX, Steamboat Springs, CO, Germany, Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong. Her art has also been featured in a major motion picture and episodes of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions. Sharing the healing power of creativity with others is important to Ash, she is filled with joy when sharing it with teens in foster care. She is a founding member and volunteer at Hopefully Sow, an organization dedicated to better serving teens in foster care. Ash resides in Austin, Texas with the love of her life Erwin and her two precious children.