"I try to convey a feeling of quiet and calm in a world of noise and fast pace: a peacefulness that comes from being alone but not lonely. I like the structures which seem to stand with dignity, the test of time, the textures of old wood, the bark of trees, rocks and such."
Mr. Moniz was born in 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He attended school in New Bedford and then went on to Massachusetts College of Art and the Museum School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His paintings depict a wide range of interests, from Florida to Japan and of course the New England area, where he still lives with his wife and business partner, Cheryl. His other passions are his two children and four grandchildren.
His style of painting is a combination of graphite drawing with transparent watercolor washes over the highly detailed renderings. This style of "graphite and watercolor" has evolved over the years and creates images which are soft and subtle yet show remarkable details and textures. He also works in oils and pen and ink to create works of art with the same attention to the fine details and textures of the subjects.
He was a brilliant artist and a humble man who was loved and admired by many. He will be greatly missed.