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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Al Rio Auction


Al Rio Auction
February 1 - 29, 2012

We are holding an auction on the Artistic Dreams Imaging website
to benefit the family of deceased ADI artist Al Rio.

All proceeds from the auction will go to Al's family.

We ask that you open your hearts and join us in
celebrating the life and talent of Al Rio while
offering assistance to his family.

You may bid on any item and you may bid each
and every day.

Please help us pay it forward.

Thank  You,

Linda Childers, Owner
Kimberly Miller, CT Manager
Stephanie McAnally, Tubing Manager

Al Rio . . . Rest in Peace January 31, 2012

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 AL RIO
1962-2012

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of one of ADI's own, Al Rio.

It's not a dream, not a hoax, not an imaginary story: Brazil-based "good girl artist" Al Rio has passed away this morning, 01/31/12, an apparent suicide by hanging, and according to news reports, no note of explanation was left behind.

Al Rio, born Alvaro Araújo Lourenço do Rio on 05/19/62, was raised in Fortaleza, in the northeast of Brazil. Al began his career in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as an artist in the early '90s, illustrating books for a local English School.

After working as animation director at this same company, Al became an animator in Brazil for Disney, working on such properties as the syndicated Aladdin animated series.

Upon joining the comics-centric international art agency Glass House Graphics in the mid-'90s, Al began working for DC Comics, though his "big break" came from succeeding J. Scott Campbell on Wildstorm's Gen 13. From there, Al, best known for his versatility and his ability of drawing some of the sexiest women in comics, went on to draw for Marvel, Vertigo Press, Dark Horse, Chaos! Comics, Avatar Press, Crossgen, Zenescope, Image, and more -- drawing titles such as his own series Exposure, as well as Captain America, DV8, Voodoo, Purgatori, Lady Death, X-Men, New Mutants, Spider-Man, Vampirella, and Star Wars, among many others.

At the time of his death, Al Rio was nearing completion of Fever Moon, a graphic novel for Random House (Del Rey), written by best-selling authors Karen Marie Moning and David Lawrence, for release this summer.

His Exposure property, which Al proudly claimed was "the sexiest supernatural story ever," has recently been serialized on Exposure, and a campaign for a hardcover collection of Exposure was launched days ago on http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/323292623/exposure-volume-one?ref=live. (Contributions beyond printing/production costs will be donated to Al Rio's family.)

A major fan of science-fiction, he working on a book collecting all the aliens, spaceships, alien worlds and all sci-fi material he has created over the years; Al was also in the midst of creating two more books -- Al Rio's How To Draw Girls and a definitive coffee table book of his paintings, illustrations and sketches, The Sexy Art of Al Rio.

A great artist, Al Rio was also a great person, tutoring art students and donating art to worthy causes.

Al leaves behind three children: Rene, Adrielle, and Isabel, and his wife Zilda. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, on Cemitério São João Batista, in Fortaleza, Brazil.

"Few could draw as well, adapting to so many styles so effortlessly, as Al Rio," said David Campiti, his agent of many years. "We'd gotten together several weeks ago and were working hard on his projects, so news of his death came as quite s shock. He was a long-time friend whose art was a great joy to me and even inspired my wife's drawing career. Generous and humble, he'll be deeply missed."

Contributions may be made to his family on his behalf through Kickstarter, and condolences may be sent to his family through terry@alrioart.com and david@glasshousegraphics.com.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Meet Our Creative Team

We are very proud to introduce our Creative Team, consisting of talented individuals who use those talents, creativity and imagination to design signature tags, IM letters, banners, websets and more using the tubes and scrapkits available at Artistic Dreams Imaging along with other elements in their creations.

 

Our Creative Team Manager

Kim Miller

 

Our Creative Team Contributors & Designers
• Anisah •
Designs by Nisa

• Carla •

• Chickie •
Chickster Designz

• Christene •
PsPers Delite

• Kari •
KCreations

• Lavender Angel •
Lavender Angel Designs

• Raine •
Raine Creationz

• Sezy •

 

Below are just a small sampling of the beautiful work done by our creative team.

Be sure to check the blog often for their posts!

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CT Call

Interested in joining one of the best creative teams in town? Just CLICK HERE and complete our Creative Team application and the CT Manager will get in touch with you as soon as possible! Thanks!

Tubers Wanted

Are you good at tubing? Would you like to work with the ADI Tubing Department in exchange for free tubes? If interested, click HERE and complete our short application. Someone will be in touch with you shortly!

ADI Creative Team

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