After
establishing himself as a successful artists in his native land, Pino
decided to emigrate to the United States, where he felt he would have more
artistic freedom and opportunity. He was soon discovered by the
distinguished Borghi Gallery, which gave several prestigious exhibitions for
him in New York and Boston.
His early paintings
featured soft romantic characters, mostly women dresses in flowing skirts and
dressed; and these caught the attention of both Dell and Zebra Book Publishers.
During most of the next two decades, his Romance Period, Pino’s oeuvre was
marketed by hundreds of book covers painted by artists such as Danielle Steele,
Sylvie Summerfield, and Amanda Ashley. Using a then unknown Italian model named
Fabio, Pino struck a cord that is still resounding today.
Always underlying
his success as a commercial artist, was his desire to express his own thoughts
and emotions, Years later, we see these images brought to life in Pino’s
original oils on canvas, giclée and serigraphs published exclusively by
Collectors Editions.
Pino’s canvases
elicit feelings of warmth, nostalgia, love and family. His paintings are often
set on vibrantly sunny beaches, typically in the Mediterranean where he grew up.
His alter ego., A young boy surrounded by beautiful women, (his sisters, aunts
and cousins), are found in various states of emotion ranging from adoration to
isolation. Many of Pino’s characters are also found frequently inhabiting
sensuous boudoirs or dressing rooms, in anticipation of their husband or lovers.
Pino’s technique,
his warm and exciting colors, and the subtle, but simple approach to his
subject, are his trademark, his talent, and the reason why his paintings and
limited editions are in growing demand throughout North America, and
appreciated by collectors throughout the world.
