Pino 1939-2010

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.

"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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	Safe Way Home by Pino Original Oil 18 x 24 AVAILABLE

	Sweet Dreams by Pino Original Oil 24 x 30 AVAILABLE

The Orange HAt by Pino Original Oil 30 x 22 AVAILABLE	Inspired Thoughts by Pino original oil 24 x 18 AVAILABLE	Sensation by Pino Original Oil 16 x 20 AVAILABLE

Stroll Along The Beach by Pino Original Oil SOLD	Vanity Fair by Pino Original Oil SOLD	Water of Life by Pino Original Oil SOLD

Remember When by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition size 95 38 x 48 ALMOST SOLD OUT	Angelica by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee size 95 40 x 24 ALMOST SOLD OUT	Deborah Revisited by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee size 95 40 x 32 ALMOST SOLD OUT

Angel From Above by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition size 95 30 x 22	At The Beach by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95	Bedtime Stories by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 40 x 30

Golden Afternoon giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 32 x 34	A Place In My Heart giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 32 x 40	Ballgown giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 30 x 24

The Daily Paper by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Everlasting Beauty by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 24 x 40	Dreaming In Color by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 30 x 40

Family Retreat by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 40 x 30	Twilight by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 24 x 18	Seaside Walk by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 30 x 24

Seaside Retreat by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 30 x 30	A Soft Place In My Heart by giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 30 x 40	Flamenco in Red by Pino giclee edition size 295 embellished giclee edition 95 40 x 32

Waiting On The Balcony by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Windswept by Pino embellished giclee avaialable giclee available 40 x 24	In The Glow by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available

Esther by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 40 x 32	At Rest by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 24 x 40	Almost Ready by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 44 x 36

Desire by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Close To My Heart by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Color by Pino embellished giclee giclee available

Fanciful Dreams by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 46 x 28	Dream Catcher by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Elegant Seduction by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 40 x 24

Purity by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Cliffside Retreat by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 32 x 40	Family Time by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available

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 44 x 34

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

Sweet Sensations by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 30 x 40	Mystical Light by Pino embellished giclee available giclee	Summer Time Breeze by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available

Mother Daughter by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Memories Of My Past by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available	Morning Reflections by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 26 x 24

	Silk Taffeta by Pino embellished giclee available giclee available 40 x 24

	PINO ORIGINAL SKETCHES

Anticipation by Pino original sketch	Afternoon Stroll by Pino original sketch	Fanciful Dream by Pino original sketch

Woman With Scarf by Pino original sketch	Maternal Insticts by Pino original sketch	Sensual by Pino original sketch

	PINO ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS


A Warriors Heart by Pnio original oil Harlequin 1988 20 x 30	Imperial Winds by Pino original oil Zebra 1983 20 x 30	The Last Discipline by Pino original oil Dorchester 1988 20 x 30

Samantha by Pino original oil Harlequin 1988 20 x 30	Time Kept Promise by Pino original oil Zebra 1988 20 x 30	The Rebel and The Rose by Pino original oil New American Library 20 x 30

Between The Thunder by Pino original oil Harlequin 1988 20 x 30	Fire Song by Pino original oil New American Library 1988 20 x 30	Odessa Gold by Pino original oil Harlequin 1990 20 x 30

Summers Promise by Pino original oil Harlequin 1988 20 x 30		Ransom of the Heart by Pino original oil Harlequin 1990 20 x 30