Isabella Diorio Memorial Fund
Tax deductible
In loving memory of Isabella Rose Diorio and as a tribute to her life, her dad is creating a foundation to support artists on the spectrum.
Bella was only 19 years old when she passed suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive pulmonary embolism. In her short life, she was both a champion for the underdog and a triumph of the spirit. Diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum, Bella spent her life learning not to simply manage being functional but instead how to harness it; how to celebrate, laugh and thrive, and turn a perceived disadvantage into a wholly embraced strength such that it was largely unnoticeable and, moreover, a well from which her art flowed. Bella's artwork was prolific and had already impacted many lives and would have impacted many more. We want to turn that into an advantage and create the opportunity that Bella had for other high functioning artists on the spectrum to realize their dreams and the impact they can make.
Bella used her considerable talent to quell her demons and to further pursue her dreams. She was the recipient of the largest scholarship offered by Otis College of Art and Design, where she was set to attend in Fall 2020.
An accomplished artist, Bella has left a legacy of thousands of works ranging from rough sketches to finished pieces. She worked across all forms of media, though her favorites were professional artist’s marker and digital art. A frequent attendee and exhibitor at the Anime Expo, Bella had a booth in Artist Alley every year, beginning in 2012 when she was 11 years old. There she showcased and sold her original art, fan art and commissions, often while cosplaying as her favorite characters. You can view her art at: http://www.SapphireDragonsArt.com
Bella’s last years were ones of laughing, dreaming, drawing, thriving and, most of all, showing us that neurodivergence could be a beautiful asset.
“What can I do?” is a question often asked. What’s left is Bella’s legacy. What Bella would want is to support high-functioning autistic artists in realizing their full potential in life.
We are in the process of setting up a charitable foundation which may take many forms as the foundation unfolds, however one immediate mandate is to create a scholarship for such artists to attend Otis Otis College of Art and Design. Your tax-deductible donation to the Isabella Diorio Memorial fund (via Spec Labs) will help realize this goal.
Thank you.
Bella was only 19 years old when she passed suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive pulmonary embolism. In her short life, she was both a champion for the underdog and a triumph of the spirit. Diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum, Bella spent her life learning not to simply manage being functional but instead how to harness it; how to celebrate, laugh and thrive, and turn a perceived disadvantage into a wholly embraced strength such that it was largely unnoticeable and, moreover, a well from which her art flowed. Bella's artwork was prolific and had already impacted many lives and would have impacted many more. We want to turn that into an advantage and create the opportunity that Bella had for other high functioning artists on the spectrum to realize their dreams and the impact they can make.
Bella used her considerable talent to quell her demons and to further pursue her dreams. She was the recipient of the largest scholarship offered by Otis College of Art and Design, where she was set to attend in Fall 2020.
An accomplished artist, Bella has left a legacy of thousands of works ranging from rough sketches to finished pieces. She worked across all forms of media, though her favorites were professional artist’s marker and digital art. A frequent attendee and exhibitor at the Anime Expo, Bella had a booth in Artist Alley every year, beginning in 2012 when she was 11 years old. There she showcased and sold her original art, fan art and commissions, often while cosplaying as her favorite characters. You can view her art at: http://www.SapphireDragonsArt.com
Bella’s last years were ones of laughing, dreaming, drawing, thriving and, most of all, showing us that neurodivergence could be a beautiful asset.
“What can I do?” is a question often asked. What’s left is Bella’s legacy. What Bella would want is to support high-functioning autistic artists in realizing their full potential in life.
We are in the process of setting up a charitable foundation which may take many forms as the foundation unfolds, however one immediate mandate is to create a scholarship for such artists to attend Otis Otis College of Art and Design. Your tax-deductible donation to the Isabella Diorio Memorial fund (via Spec Labs) will help realize this goal.
Thank you.
Organizer
Dawn Mosisa
Organizer
Beverly Hills, CA
Spec Labs
Beneficiary