Pino Dangelico
Italy / New York
Pino Dangelico (born Giuseppe Dangelico) is noted for his exceptional ability to capture the movements and expressions of his subjects - a talent which has brought his artwork a worldwide following. Trained at the Art institute of Bari, and later at Milan’s Academy of Brera, Dangelico perfected his skills painting nudes and figure studies heavily influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and Macchiaioli..
After establishing himself as a successful artist in his native land, Dangelico immigrated to the United States; seeking more artistic freedom and opportunity. He was soon discovered by the distinguished Borghi Gallery, which gave several exhibitions for him in New York and Boston. His early paintings featured soft, romantic characters - mostly women - dressed in flowing skirts and dresses. These caught the attention of both Dell and Zebra Book Publishers. In 1980 Zebra commissioned him to do his first book cover and his popularity soon grew within the literary community. He became the artist-in-demand for Zebra, Bantam, Simon and Schuster, Harlequin, Penguin USA and Dell, illustrating more than 3,000 book covers throughout his career; his style dominating the market.
Pino Dangelico passed from this world on May 25, 2010. His legacy lives on through his work which elicits feelings of warmth, nostalgia, love and family, with scenes often set in the Mediterranean where he grew up. Considered a modern master, Dangelico’s technique of using warm and exciting colors and the subtle, but simple approach to his subject, are the reasons why his original paintings, his hand-embellished limited edition serigraphs, and his giclées are sought after by collectors throughout the art world.
