Mary-Antonia Lombardi, aka MAL, was born, raised and resides in Staten Island New York. She is a professional artist who specializes in portraiture and figurative painting. Her works detail scenes that provoke emotion and thought, drawn primarily from her personal life. Her paintings are inspired and influenced by a blend of traditional portraiture and expressionism. She communicates everyday life experiences and emotions through the use of color, facial expression, and distorted forms. A big part of her artistic charm is that she paints on salvaged materials. Wood is a favorite, but she is otherwise open to experimenting with other materials.