Jeff Monsein - Owner/Artist

Jeff Monsein is the founder of Splat Paint, a Florida corporation established in 1990. Having spent 20 years as the owner/operator of trade schools and employment agencies in Tampa, all in the field of auto and diesel mechanics and truck-driver training, Jeff traded his diesels for easels in 1990 to pursue his love of art and relationship building.

Raised in Miami, Florida, Jeff is a graduate of the University of Florida and a Tampa resident since 1986. He is described as a real "people-person" and loves working hard to produce stellar results and happy clients. He is married and the proud father of two wonderful children, and loves to travel, paint, and enjoy the beauty of life.

Jeff has cultivated an impressive following as a Tampa artist and a distinctive portfolio that showcases work for private, business and non-profit clients in Florida, Maryland, California, and Mexico (Cabo San Lucas). His work has been purchased for private collections and has been auctioned at fundraisers for organizations that include the Boys and Girls' Clubs, The Ophelia Project, Tampa Museum of Art, Holocaust Museum, MAD Theater of Tampa, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa Aids Network (Art for Life), Beach Park Day School, JCC, Food Bank's Kids Café Programs (Empty Bowls), Outdoor Arts Foundation (Manatee Menagerie). His work has appeared in the Tampa Tribune, the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Illustrated, The Artistic Stenciler, Tampa Bay Magazine, Hometrends, American Painting Contractor, Flair Magazine, and other publications.

Kristen Alatorre-Martin - Artist

Kristen Alatorre-Martin has been with Splat Paint since early 2005. A graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Fine Arts, Kristen is well trained in free-hand drawing, painting, color, composition, perspective, shadowing and more. The daughter of two members of the military, Kristen has lived in Alaska, Washington, D.C., Colorado, Arizona and Florida. Kristen is also a nationally-ranked racquetball champion. She shares her home with her two Alaskan wolves.

Splat Paint is a reliable source for high-end, custom artistic finishes serving the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Clients are delighted with the quality of work, and just as importantly, with the professionalism they experience. A commitment to start and completion dates, clear communications, protection of client property and privacy, and thorough follow-through; all are top priority in every Splat Paint job.