Pino Memorial Show

Reflection
Original Oil



The Key West Gallery celebrates the life and work of Italian portrait artist Pino with a special memorial show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday February  18th, 19^th and 20^th.  With a lifetime of notable achievements in the art world, Pino’s influence is reflected in many young artists today.  From his early days as a child painting in Bari, Italy Pino captured the world people and scenes around him in World War II Italy.  As a young man he entered Milan’s Academy of Brera where he worked to perfect his talent and skills for painting nudes.  While Pino’s talent was recognized with his work appearing in many exhibitions and being commissions by publishers for illustrations, Pino longed for the artistic freedom he believed he would find in the United States.



Remember When



Once arriving in the United States Pino held several shows New York and Massachusetts, but it was his partnership with Zebra Books Publishers that allowed his new, fresh and sensual images that launched his success as a great romance novel illustrator.  As Pino’s notoriety grew within the publishing community, he found himself of the most popular illustrators in the romance novel industry.  Completing more than 3,000 covers his work dominated and impacted the market dramatically.

Pino never abandoned his love of fine art and his aspirations to be recognized as a fine artist.  In 1992 Pino began working with major galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona including the May Gallery.  Soon his work was being shown in high quality galleries throughout the United States.  Pino’s ability to capture movements and expression in his pieces has made him a favorite of collectors.  Pino’s works are some of the most sought after portraits, leaving viewers emotionally connected to his mysterous subjects. 



Devon
Original Romance Novel Illustration



Since his passing in 2010, the Key West Gallery has been working to present a memorial show featuring the last remaining original works, the final hand embellished editions and his rare illustrations.   With special guests from his family this Pino tribute show will be an excellent opportunity to see a retrospective of Pino’s work.  Pino’s pieces are limited and only a small selection of originals remain.  To RSVP for the Pinot Tribute Show please contact the gallery at keywestgallery@gmail.com.  If you are unable to attend but would like to learn more about the show specials please contact keywestgallery@gmail.com. 

Exclusive One Time Speaking Engagement with Lisa Allen-Barnes

Join us for a special event with Lisa Allen-Barnes premiere art expert.  Lisa will lead an intimate discussion on collecting fine art.  Lisa will share how collectors can develop strategies to maximize their art’s value and how to build a high class portfolio of artists.  

Lisa Allen-Barnes career in fine art has been a lifelong study of the finest pieces, artists and styles known around the world.  With years spent studying with prestigious institutions such as Harvard, the Louvre and Jeu De Paume in Paris, Oxford, Sotheby’s, and the British Institute in Florence Italy, in addition to the Smithsonian, New York University and Christies in London.    

With frequent publications in numerous publications Lisa Allen-Barnes is one of the most influential and important voices in the art community.  With many memberships and affiliations including but not limited to the National Association of Corporate Art Management, Royal Academy London, England and American Appraisers Association.  Lisa Allen-Barnes is the principal of Lisa M. Allen-Barnes & Associates, Inc. and is co-owner of Thomas Charles Editions, LLC.  

Lisa Allen-Barnes will share her valued opinion for a limited audience on Sunday February 13^th at 12 noon.  This will be a truly unique engagement, an opportunity which will not return soon.  To RSVP for this private lecture, please email keywestgallery@gmail.com.

Alexei Butirskiy at the Key West Gallery This Weekend!

5th Avenue

Meet world renowned artist Alexei Butirskiy this Saturday and Sunday at the Key West Gallery.  Butirskiy will be showing his incredibly realistic artwork that highlights some of the most stunning international cities and breathtaking country sides. 

I Love Paris

Alexei Butirskiy’s well developed natural skills feature the powerful relationship between light and dark throughout his works.  While many artists might see light as the most beautiful and important aspect of their work, Butirskiy allows shadows to play an important and sophisticated role in his art.  The finished product is a painting so amazingly realistic it rivals the best photographs while still producing the emotional connection that only a painter can create. 

An Alexei Butirskiy show at the Key West Gallery is a wonderful opportunity to meet with Alexei and his talented publishing team offering a unique chance to learn more about Alexei’s work and how he develops each painting.  The Key West Gallery will be offering special show pricing throughout the event.  If you are unable to come to our gallery during the show but would like to learn more about these deals please contact us keywestgallery@gmail.com. 

To RSVP for the show and reserve a piece in advance contact keywestgallery@gmail.com and join us for this special evening of art with Alexei Butirskiy