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PINO
— Born Giuseppe Dangelico in Bari on November 8, 1939, Pino 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.
Pino emigrated to the United States in 1979 under the sponsorship of Borghi Gallery, where he held several show 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.
Pino's popularity grew within the literary community and he became the artist-in-demand for Zebra, Bantam, Simon, and Schuster, Harlequin, Penguin 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 he became fascinated with the works of Sorolla, Sargent Benson and William Merrit Chase. In 1992, he contacted one of the major galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, the May Gallery, and sent it 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.
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 "Precious Moments" 36" x 48" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Deborah Revisited" 40" x 32" Giclee On Canvas |
 "The Spirit of Love" 26" x 20" Giclee On Canvas |
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 "Angel From Above" 30" x 22" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
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 "The Gathering" 36" x 48" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Remember When" 36" x 48" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Purity" 30" x 40" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Parisian Girl" 34" x 34" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Summer Retreat" 30" x 40"; 20" x 26" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Anticipation" 30" x 30" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Morning Breeze" 24" x 18" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Maternal Instincts" 30" x 22" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Ester" 30" x 30" Giclee On Canvas |
 "First Glance" 32" x 32" Giclee On Canvas |
 "Sunday Chores" 30" x 30" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Best Friends" 40" x 32" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
 "Colorful Archway" 26" x 38" Giclee On Canvas Also Available Embellished |
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