jason aponte

As a Figurative Realist Painter, I am extremely interested in the psychology of the individual. The canvas allows me a medium to cull together elements that focus on the subject’s psychology, such as color, form, and light, ultimately leading to a work of art that presents my take on the minutia of contemporary life – with a traditionalist approach to painting.

The natural situations we constantly experience often contain beautiful, unseen elements that I hope to capture. As a classically trained artist, I work towards achieving a realistic representation of my subject. Although there are some abstract elements in my work, they are present to enhance the emotions I experience towards my subjects.

Born in Homestead, FL, I was not exposed to a great deal of art. My inspirations initially came from film and comics. I sought a traditional art education that led me to Ringling School of art and Design in Sarasota, FL where I received a Bachelors Degree in Illustration. Currently, I live in work in Homestead striving to find new ways of expressing my ideas.

Jason Aponte received his BFA in Illustration from The Ringling School of Art and Design in 2002. After living in Somerville, Massachusetts for a few years, he currently resides in Homesetead, Florida.