Image is my language. My name is Adriano. I'm Brazilian. But it's not in Portuguese that I express myself better. And although I know English well, it's also not my working language—it's the image. Illustration is my native language. Digital art is my dialect. Photography is my vocabulary. Over the last 25 years, images have been my words. I live in Rio de Janeiro, the most beautiful city in the world in my opinion. My work is visual, and I talk through pictures. I've shown work at Cannes Lions (Silver and Bronze), New York Festivals, and Ad Stars, and I've been featured in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best. As founder of vonPIXEL, I lead a team that brings clients' ideas to life with art direction, photography, CGI and post-production. Shall we start a conversation?

Adriano von Markendorf

Image is my language. My name is Adriano. I'm Brazilian. But it's not in Portuguese that I express myself better. And although I know English well, it's also not my working language—it's the image. Illustration is my native language. Digital art is my dialect. Photography is my vocabulary. Over the last 25 years, images have been my words. I live in Rio de Janeiro, the most beautiful city in the world in my opinion. My work is visual, and I talk through pictures. I've shown work at Cannes Lions (Silver and Bronze), New York Festivals, and Ad Stars, and I've been featured in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best. As founder of vonPIXEL, I lead a team that brings clients' ideas to life with art direction, photography, CGI and post-production. Shall we start a conversation?

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Image is my language. My name is Adriano. I’m Brazilian. But it’s not in Portuguese that I express myself better. And although I know English well, it’s also not my working language—it’s the image. Illustration is my native language. Digital art is my dialect. Photography is my vocabulary. Over the last 25 years, images have been my words.

I live in Rio de Janeiro, the most beautiful city in the world in my opinion. My work is visual, and I talk through pictures. I’ve shown work at Cannes Lions (Silver and Bronze), New York Festivals, and Ad Stars, and I’ve been featured in Lürzer’s Archive’s 200 Best. As founder of vonPIXEL, I lead a team that brings clients’ ideas to life with art direction, photography, CGI and post-production. Shall we start a conversation?

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at vonPIXEL
June 1, 2004 - Present
Founded and lead vonPIXEL, a company specializing in Art Direction, Photography, Creative Retouching, CGI and Post-production. Over 25 years in the industry with recognition including Cannes Lions Silver and Bronze, and features in Lürzer's Archive's 200 Best. Leads a team to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor at GARAGE - SP
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Ad Agency GARAGE - SP: Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor.
Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor at WIDE Comm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Ad Agency WIDE Comm: Art Director Senior / Film Maker / Output Supervisor.
Creative Retoucher and 2nd Photographer at Bamboo Studio
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2007
Creative Retoucher and 2nd Photographer.
Art Director, Illustrator and Color Manager Consultant at Animus Anima Agencia de Criação
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Art Director, Illustrator and Color Manager Consultant.
Associated Partner - Graphic Designer at D.A. Designers
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1992
Associated Partner - Graphic Designer.
Pre-press Supervisor / Color Manager / Output Specialist / Consultant at Burti PrintShop - Vaticano House SP
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Pre-press Supervisor / Color Manager / Output Specialist / Consultant for Soft and Hard proof; ISO 12647/2 implementations for Displays / Scanner / Digital Proof / Offset Printer / Roto.
Color Manager - Digital Proofs - Calibration at Consulting (Self-employed)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2023
Color management consulting across multiple cities; Digital proofs, calibration of scanners, cameras and monitors; implementation of ISO 12647-2.

Education

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Qualifications

ISO 12647-2 Color Management Certification
January 1, 2007 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Retail