Bill Catino was raised by the waves of South Jersey, spending his youth on the beaches of Ventnor, Margate, Longport, and Atlantic City. He raised his two daughters by the ocean with Jerry Garcia singing in the background. Bill says, "I paint what I want to see," which is reflected in his bright tones and poetic portrayal of his favorite playground, the ocean.

Bill currently lives with his wife and two daughters in Linwood, New Jersey.