After establishing himself as a successful artist 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 dressed in flowing skirts and dresses; and these caught the attention of both DELL & Zebra Publishers. During most of the next two decades, his Romance Period, Pino's oeuvre was marked by hundreds of book covers painted for authors such as Danielle Steele, Sylvie Summerfield and Amanda Ashley. Using a then-unknown Italian model named Fabio, Pino struck a chord that is still resounding today.

Always underlying his success as a comercial 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 and giclee on canvas.

Pino's cavases 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 reasons why his paintings and limited editions are in growing demand throughout the United States, and appreciated by collectors throughout the world.