From an early age, he knew that his calling was to create art, and he has been honing his skills ever since. Self-taught and always learning, Dino has spent decades perfecting his craft through tireless practice and an innate desire to create.
His passion for art has led him to specialize in ultra-realistic pastel portraits and photographic-like paintings of still life or landscapes using pastels or acrylic paint. The attention to detail in his work is nothing short of breathtaking, and his pieces are often mistaken for photographs due to their incredible realism.
Although Dino had to take a thirty-year hiatus from painting due to family responsibilities and running his own business, he has recently found his way back to his passion. And he’s back with a bang!
Dino’s artwork has garnered widespread recognition and praise in the local art world. In 2021 he won an award for Art and Culture for the Festitalia, Hamilton. In 2023 Dino participated in the renowned Riverdale Art Walk in Toronto where his art work created a buzz with art lovers and fellow artists. Dino’s solo art exhibit at the AAF (Ancaster Film Fest) in 2023 was a success with over 600 people attending.
Hosted by Festitalia, he recently displayed his remarkable art work at Liuna Station in Hamilton. This art show featured six other outstanding local Italian artists, and was such a huge success that it will be an annual art exhibit.
Dino has appeared in the Hamilton Spectator over the years for his stunning artwork of sports celebrities.
Please refer the Menu bar for samples of his work and feel free to contact Dino to discuss all the options and pricing.
Below: Dino seen here in the 1970’s working on mastering pastel portraits.
Art Show at Liuna Station 2023.
To view my recent and older Pastel portraits, and Acrylic paintings, please refer to the Menu Bar.
Pastel portrait of David Bowie. Note his eyes are different. Most people do not know that Bowies eyes were different in pupil size and a slight difference in colour.
Pastel and charcoal portrait of John Lennon. Note the detail in the hair which gives the painting a more realistic look.
This acrylic painting of our planet is my original work depicting the 4 life stages of earth, and was used as the image for an LP cover called “Matter of Time”.
Experimenting with water on face. Pastel on pastel mat.
Custom personalized acrylic painting of wine bottle and glass. The label will feature the clients name, birthdate, country of Origin etc.. Taking orders now. Refer to the menu for prices.
Pastel painting of a puppy. My client wanted a close up of the face which accentuates the eyes..adorable.
Pastel portrait of Jason Statham in B&W 11 X 14.
Recent Acrylic painting of a race car driver. This custom painting was a challenge due to all the background distraction. I needed for the driver to stand out, but still show the spectators and photographers in the mix without being distracting. I believe I have succeeded.
Recent Acrylic painting of a majestic elephant. This beautiful creature was a challenge painting due to all the fine details in the skin.
Recent Acrylic painting of Zebras. A mother and baby’s love is displayed in this painting. Their affection radiates from the painting.
I have been profiled by The Hamilton Spectator over the years for my paintings of sports stars. Pictures and articles are shown below.
Featured in Hamilton Spectator for painting of Tiger-Cat MOP Jeremiah Masoli, Nov. 10, 2018. See link
LEFT: Featured in Hamilton Spectator in 1976, for painting of Dale McCourt, Hamilton FinCup and Detroit Red Wing all star. RIGHT: Painting of Garney Henley in 1972 after being selected the CFL MOP. This painting was presented by me at a Tiger-Cat media gathering.
Painting of Tiger-Cat all star Tom Clements, featured in Hamilton Spectator in 1981. Sponsored and commissioned by Molson Brewery and was presented at the playoff game during halftime.
Appeared in the Stoney Creek News paper, in 1983.
Presented in person a painting of Hamilton Tiger-Cat all star and CFL Outstanding player, Simoni Lawrence. Appeared on Tiger-Cat website and extensive social media exposure.
Painting of Brandon Banks, Tiger-Cat all star and CFL MOP 2021.
Nicosia Studio of Art 