Alberto Rios Jr.



Born in Jersey City and raised in Hoboken, NJ, Alberto 
lived only blocks away from the home of one of his 
all-time favorite crooners, none other than Frank Sinatra.


But it was through art how Alberto would explore 
his curiosity early on. Inspired by the the spiritual 
icons that adorned his local Church, he would
rush home from Sunday Mass and render them in 
great detail.


Thirty years later, Alberto is still drawing and
painting many of those same images, among many
others that fascinated him as a young boy.


Today, after 15 years as a successful graphic 
designer, Alberto is emerging as an artist with his 
own distinctive voice. 

Transforming his love of art and his passion for wild 
horses into very meaningful and powerful messages
of freedom, hope and inner peace and beauty.

Serving as the perfect metaphor, he portrays these
magnificent creatures with all the grace, power
and simplicity that God has bestowed upon them.

And although he still cherishes his "Series 7" Watercolor 
brushes, his most recent artwork is done in either pencil or
digitally enhanced black and white and hand-colored photos.

His current series of  open edition giclee prints 
["Forsake Not Freedom"] reflect his belief in our
God-given freedoms. The exploration of our true
identities. Our internal struggle to survive.

He emphasizes that today's tech devices, much like our 
hands are just tools. "A physical extension of our very own 
inner spirit."

	--"Computers and modern printing technologies are 
great tools. Art, however, is devine and flows from within. 
We each express it in very different ways and by different 
means. I'm inspired by masters such as Andrew Wyeth, 
Vincent Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci to name 
a few. "--

By juxtaposing interesting images into distinctive 
works of art, Alberto is slowly but surely making his 
own mark in the world of contemporary art.

More than a visual delight, Alberto's artwork is truly a 
blend of art and emotion unlike anything we've seen 
or experienced before. Striking images that sweep our
mind, heart and soul away, if only for a brief moment in 
precious time. 

He is currently planning exhibitions to be held 
throughout  Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding
areas.