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| The weekend started off with a private reception at the Ritz Carlton where all the participants got to meet each other over drinks and hors de oeuvres. |
The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples provided an ideal setting. 80 degrees in November. What more could you ask for? |
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| The entire group getting ready to take the limousine to Pino’s home and studio. |
All of the originals were on display at Pino’s home. They were painted exclusively for this event. |
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| Pino talks about his art to collectors. |
Pino made it a point to spend plenty of time with each collector. |
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| Learning from the Master |
Pino’s wife and daughter with a collector |
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| Photos of ten other pieces still in progress being admired. |
Pino’s son Max, with our collectors representing Greensboro, NC – home base for The Art Shop. |
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| These collectors came from Aruba and enjoy some one on one time with Pino |
Pino’s new winter home in Naples is gorgeous |
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| One of the world’s great artists, Pino is very engaging. |
The proud new parents of a Pino original |
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| From a collection of 30 original paintings, everyone found what they were looking for. |
These collectors purchased one of the originals still being worked on in Pino’s New Jersey studio. |
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| Pino poses with the new owners of an original |
It was Pino’s birthday and The Art Shop presented him a special gift framed creatively and including birthday greetings from collectors from around the world. |
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| Our large group enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Bellini’s on 5th Street in Naples. |
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| The wine and the conversation was flowing at dinner. |
Pino kept all diners entertained. |