Legacy

Throughout his distinguished career, Pablo Carreno has created works for some of the most prominent figures in business, politics, and entertainment. His portraits and commissioned pieces are held in private collections worldwide, and his commercial work has left an indelible mark on American advertising history.

Notable Portraits & Commissions

Donald Trump
Portrait Commission
Rudolph Giuliani
Portrait Commission
Sir David Tang
Portrait, Hong Kong
George Steinbrenner
Portrait Commission
Elston Howard
First African-American NY Yankee
Jerzy Kosinski
Author Portrait on Venetian Blinds
Diana Ross
Award Design
Sidney Paget
Victorian Illustrator Portraits

Commercial & Advertising Work

Absolut Vodka
Ad Campaign Commission
McDonald's
Hispanic Marketing Campaign
Anheuser-Busch
Marketing Campaign Artwork
S. Klein - On The Square
Fashion Illustration

Artistic Series

Pablo Carreno's work encompasses several distinctive series, each reflecting different aspects of his artistic vision and the influences that shaped his career.

Jazz Series
Inspired by Charlie Parker and Blue Note Jazz Club
Martini Series
Celebration of New York nightlife
African Series
Inspired by artist Peter Beard
Cigars Series
Cuban heritage and tradition

Madison Avenue Era

As one of the pioneering "MadMen," Pablo Carreno played a significant role in launching the U.S. Hispanic Madison Avenue advertising era. Working as a freelance art director for Spanish Advertising and Marketing Services (SAMS), the first and ultimately largest agency of its kind, he helped shape how major American brands connected with Hispanic audiences.

This commercial work not only supported his fine art practice but also connected him with influential figures across business, entertainment, and politics who would become patrons and subjects of his portrait work.

"...to achieve a higher art, something none of us know, an elusive and ethereal goal that haunts him every minute of every day."

— Peter T. Tunney