Pino
Pino was born in Bari, Italy on November 8, 1939, he began his studies at the city’s Art Institute. In 1960 he entered Milan’s Academy of Brera where he perfected his talent and skill for painting nudes. In the two years he studied at the Academy, he came under the influence of the Pre-Raphaelites and Macchiaioli. Pino also experimented with Expressionism of the late sixties during his stay in Milan. From 1960 to 1979 his work appeared in several major exhibitions throughout Italy and Europe. At the same time, he was commissioned by Italy’s two largest publishers. Mondadori and Rizzoli, for book illustrations. However, Pino felt restricted in Milan. He wanted more artistic freedom which he believed existed in the United States.
In 1979, he emigrated to the United States under the sponsorship of Borghi Gallery where he held several shows in New York and Massachusetts. In 1980, after knocking on many doors, Zebra Books Publishers commissioned him to do his first book cover. His interpretation was new, fresh and sensual, an illustration so successful that he gained entry into creative relationships with many leading publishers of Romance novels. His popularity grew within the literary community and he became the artist-in-demand for Zebra, Bantam, Simon, and Schuster, Harlequin, Penquin USA and Dell. To date, Pino has illustrated 3,000 books; his style has dominated and influenced the market.
Although Pino devoted thirteen years to illustrating book covers, he never abandoned his desire to return to fine art. In the United States be became fascinated with the works of Soralla, Sargent, Benson and William Merrit Chase. In 1992 he contacted one of the major galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, the May Gallery, and sent five paintings which were well received. Since then his paintings have appeared in Morris and Whiteside Gallery in Hilton Head and Stuart Johnson’s Settlers West Gallery in Tucson. Pino has been invited to make several appearances on major TV networks and has been interviewed in national and international journals. In addition, his ability to capture the movements and expressions of his subjects has brought him private commissions to do portraits. Pino resides in New Jersey with his wife, a son and a daughter.
"My paintings elicit feelings of warmth. Often times the subjects are of my sisters and aunts, in the house during my early years. I was constantly surrounded by them since my father and uncles were out working late providing for the family”
- Pino
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Olivier One by Pino Original Oil 40 x 30 |
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Olivier Two by Pino Original Oil 30 x 30 |
Sheer Pleasure by Pino Original Oil 30 x 20 |
Olivier Four by Pino Original Oil 24 x 30 |
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Water of Life by Pino Original Oil
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Delicate by Pino Original Oil 30 x 20 |
Wissam One by Pino Original Oil 40 x 30 |
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The Gentleman by Pino Original Oil
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Sensitive by Pino Original Oil 30 x 20 |
Spring Day by Pino Original Oil
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The Evening Dress by Pino Oriiginal Oil SOLD |
Stroll Along The Beach by Pino Original Oil SOLD |
Vanity Fair by Pino Original Oil SOLD |
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Remember Whenby Pinogiclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition size 95 38 x 48 ALMOST SOLD OUT |
Angelicaby Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee size 95 40 x 24 ALMOST SOLD OUT |
Deborah Revisited
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Angel From Aboveby Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition size 95 30 x 22
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At The Beachby Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95
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Bedtime Storiesby Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 40 x 30
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Bonnie 4by Pinooriginal oil SOLD |
Cliffside Retreatby Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 32 x 40 |
Bonnie 6by Pino original oil SOLD |
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Waiting On The Balcony by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Sensation by Pino original oil SOLD |
In The Glow by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Esther by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
At Rest by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Almost Ready by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Desire by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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Close To My Heart by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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Color by Pino embellished giclee giclee available
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Fanciful Dreams by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Dream Catcher by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Elegant Seduction by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Purity by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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The Evening Dress by Pino original oil SOLD
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Family Time by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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Mixed Emotions by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Late Evening by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Warm Memories by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Harmony by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Love by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Tuscan Stroll by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Julie Two by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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Julie Three by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Summer Time Breeze by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available
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Mother Daughter by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Memories Of My Past by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Morning Reflection by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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Sweet Sensations by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Silk Taffeta by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Mystical Light by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
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The Daily Paper by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available |
Windswept by Pino embellished giclee avaialable giclee available |
