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Capriole, Vienna, by Bj. deCastro – Featured Painting!

bjdecastro — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:55:25 +0000

Capriole, Vienna, by Bj. deCastro, was the Featured Art-Of-The-Day painting at Azoony!

Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy by Bj. deCastro gets facetime in a nice Italy 528 review!

bjdecastro — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:54:44 +0000

Italy 528 received a really nice write-up in the epicurian section of The Age magazine in Austrailia, which featured a photo of the wall-sized print of deCastro’s painting that was custom-made for the restuarant.

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/italy-528-20111024-1mfks.html?postedRating=successful&assetId=2726496

Bj. deCastro painting “The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy” is art of the day

bjdecastro — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:39:48 +0000

“The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy” by artist Bj. deCastro is Azoony Art of the Day once again!

http://www.azoony.com

Bj. deCastro painting, The Spanish Steps, to be Australia restaurant mural

bjdecastro — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:18:22 +0000

“The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy”, watercolor painting by Bj. deCastro, will soon be the featured wall in a new restaurant opening in Australia! The image will be printed in sepia tone wallpaper to match the decor of the Italian Pizzaria. Pictures will be posted once the installation is complete.

Bj deCastro’s Capriole is awarded Art of the Day!

bjdecastro — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:39:44 +0000

Bj. deCastro’s watercolor entitled, “Capriole, Vienna” is awarded Art of the Day at Azoony!

“Congratulations! Your art piece offering “Capriole, Vienna” is the AZooNY.com artwork of the day! Your piece will be featured on the http://AZooNY.com homepage for the next 24 hours.”

Bj. deCastro’s artwork The Spanish Steps – Awarded Art of the Day!

bjdecastro — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:25:43 +0000

Congratulations!

Your art piece offering “The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy – L/E Print” is the AZooNY.com artwork of the day! Your piece will be featured on the http://AZooNY.com homepage for the next 24 hours.

Bj. deCastro published in BOA book!

bjdecastro — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:10:21 +0000

Fire Knife Dance, Hawaii; The Spanish Steps, Rome and Vizcaya, Florida are 3 watercolor paintings that will be published in the Best of America Watermedia Artists Vol II book, featuring the art of Bj. deCastro amoung many other accomplished artists. You can find Bj.’s artwork on pages 61 and 62.

The books are due out in January 2010. To get ordering information, please visit http://www.bestofartists.com

Bj. deCastro on Facebook!

bjdecastro — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:39:35 +0000

We are on Facebook now! Visit the Bj. deCastro page at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bj-deCastro/74209276925

deCastro selected for publication

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:26:08 +0000

de Castro selected for the 25th Silver Anniversary Edition of Marquis’ Who’s Who of American Women. “The Marquis Who’s Who Editors are pleased to inform you that your biography will be published in the special 25th Silver Anniversary Edition of Who’s Who of American Women, scheduled for publication in November of 2005. It is with great pride and excitement that we begin the compilation of our landmark 25th Edition. This commemorative Silver Anniversary Edition will include the country’s most innovative and accomplished women, with a special tribute spotlighting the contributions of some of the most remarkable women-like you, since the first edition was published over 45 years ago.”…Karen Chassie, Managing Editor.

deCastro Painting Featured

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:25:26 +0000

The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy
Original Watercolor, by Bj. de Castro

Bj. de Castro’s Painting, Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy, is “Featured Painting” and garners 10,000 viewings.

Artwanted.com featured de Castro’s oil painting, The Spanish Steps, on thier gallery’s front page and watched the artwork’s popularity explode with 10,000 viewings in just ONE day!

deCastro Award for Artistic Excellence

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:24:49 +0000

de Castro awarded The Van Gogh Award For Artistic Excellence. “Bj. de Castro is hereby awarded the Van Gogh Award for Artistic Excellence. I found her artwork and site to be truly original and highly creative. She is truly deserving of this award.”…Rosemary Winters Tracey.

deCastro Awarded Excellence in Art

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:22:05 +0000

NEW! de Castro awarded Excellence in Art award, by Bel Art Gallery. “Congratulations, I found an amazing site…..a top level contribution to arts and to the web community. I found it to be informative, with a very nice design, easy navigation scheme and a pleasant layout, besides accurate artistic work. It is a very rare combination on the Word Wide Web. It is evident that you have put a lot of hard work into it and your effort and dedication shine throughout your pages of art! It’s a pleasure to present your wonderful artwork with the BEL ART AWARD 2005 and I would be very honoured if you accept it.” Best regards from Portugal.

deCastro Painting Awarded and Featured for 911

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:20:57 +0000

de Castro’s, Statue of Liberty, New York, Awarded & Featured for 9/11. Bj.’s oil painting, Statue of Liberty, New York, is awarded the Medal of Honor & featured in tribute to the tragedy of Sept. 11th in New York and on the Twin Towers. *On a personal note by the artist, “Of all the honors and awards that my art has garnered me, this is one that I hold with great personal pride. My visit to New York was, actually, many years prior to the events on 9-11. However, the initial compositional phase of this painting, started just before the awful tragedy. My heart was so full of tears…I could not work on it. It was set aside and not completed, until 2003. Never in my work, has my passion morphed into something-so powerful, that I doubted my ability to finish the piece. This piece started out as an expression of a special place that I had traveled to-and ended, as a representation of all that Lady Liberty stands for. I am humbled to have met her.” Please view the beautiful tribute and award.

deCastro painting featured in 4th magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:19:57 +0000

Bj. de Castro, Capriole and Oak & Morgan Stance are Featured in 4th Magazine. Read the article published in 2WF’s The Sidekick Magazine by Editor, Meredith Sears. Morgan Horse Promoted Through Art is the story of the meteoric rise in popularity and the publicity for the Morgan horse community that this piece has garnered. Read the article Morgan Horse Promoted Through Art.

deCastro featured in publication

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:19:16 +0000

de Castro selected for the 2006 23rd Edition of Who’s Who in the World. “The Marquis Who’s Who Editors are pleased to inform you that your biography will be included in this edition scheduled for publication in November 2005. The new 23rd Edition will chronicle nearly 45,000 global leaders in every significant field of endeavor – from science and medicine, to politics and government, to finance and information technology – and from over 215 nations and territories.”…Karen Chassie, Managing Editor.

deCastro painting featured in magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:18:42 +0000

Bj. de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance are Featured in 3rd Magazine. Read the article, written by Bj., for the lastest magazine to feature the artist and the artwork. When Passions Meet is the story of the inspiration behind the painting and a look into the processes of the artist. Stay tuned for the upcoming article for yet another magazine with the story of the publicity for the Morgan horse community that this piece has garnered. Read the article When Passions Meet .

deCastro painting featured in magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:17:39 +0000

Bj. de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance are Featured in 2nd Magazine. Laura Behning is a renowned author in the Morgan horse community and has written articles for The Morgan Horse magazine, Simply Morgan, Classic Morgan Admirers, the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association Newsletter, and many club publications over the years. She is heavily involved in the Rainbow Morgan Horse Association as the current president and editor of the club publications. She has written and featured an article about Bj. de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance in her last issue. Visit her site at Brookridge Morgans. Read the article Oak & Morgan Stance.

deCastro selected for publication

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:16:54 +0000

de Castro selected for the Commemorative 60th Diamond Edition of Who’s Who in America. “The Marquis Who’s Who Editors are pleased to inform you that your biography will be included in this special edition scheduled for publication in October 2005, which will feature the career histories and credentials of the country’s most accomplished and influential individuals.”…Robert Docherty, Editorial Director.

deCastro hits new Customer Satisfaction Milestone

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:15:58 +0000

de Castro hits New Milestone in Customer Satisfaction Reviews – 363! “Congratulations! You have received 363 100% positive customer satisfaction reviews! eBay recognizes the kind of dedication, commitment and good business practices it takes to reach this kind of achievement. We would like to thank you for making such a positive mark on the eBay community. It is sellers like you that are the cornerstone of our success and we appreciate your contribution to help keep our foundation strong. We look forward to watching your reviews soar!

deCastro selected to Forence Biennale 2005

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:14:58 +0000

de Castro selected to the 2005 Biennale Internazionale dell’Arte Contemporanea Citta’ di Firenze – Italia. The internal jury selected de Castro’s work for participation in this Florence Biennale 2005.

deCastro painting featured in magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:00:57 +0000

Bj. de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance are Featured in Magazine. The Art Fix by Augusto Fine Art featured de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance in Issue 34 of the October 2004 magazine. Currently reaching 11,611 artists, galleries, collectors and art enthusiasts in the USA and around the world, Augusto Bordelois’ The Art Fix magazine works to promote established and emerging artists. Bordelois, himself, is an accomplished artist of Cuban Art and his work can be seen at his gallery HERE.

deCastro Featured Artist in Book

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:59:50 +0000

Bj. de Castro’s Portfolio of Artwork is Selected by Book Publishing Committee to be Published in Upcoming ‘Coffee-table’ Art Book of Top Modern-Day Artists. “Congratulations!…you are a very talented artist and we would love to have your artwork be included in this publication.” ArtWanted.com is pleased to announce that we are creating a Professional book that will feature work from many of our Top Modern-Day Artists. This full-color book will contain beautiful artwork for all the different styles of art that we feature. Each page will highlight 1-3 images from a specific artist and tell about the artist & their work. It will be offset printed and bound for durability. We will be offering a hard & soft bound edition. You may pre-order the first edition and get more information HERE.

Featured Artist in the

ArtWanted.com
Creative Minds Book

deCastro published in Who’s Who in the World

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:58:09 +0000

de Castro selected for the 22nd Edition of Marquis’ Who’s Who In The World. de Castro is to be profiled in the 2004 biographical directory published by Marquis Who’s Who, the leading biographical reference publisher of the highest achievers and contributors from across the country and around the world. Since 1899, when A.N. Marquis printed the First Edition, it has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor – including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Today, Who’s Who in The World is found in the collections of many of the world’s leading libraries, where it has become a universal reference tool for historians, researchers, journalists, educators and biographers, to name but a few. The new 22nd Edition will chronicle nearly 50,000 global leaders from over 215 nations and territories.

deCastro wins Finalist 6th year

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:57:17 +0000

de Castro Wins Jury to Finalist and to exhibit at The International Art Contest! For a 6th year in a row, de Castro’s work was selected to be on exhibit and up for judging, so come vote for your favorite! Entries will be online for voting Aug. 1st through Dec. 31st.

deCastro awarded Powerseller

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:56:30 +0000

de Castro awarded ‘Powerseller Achievement’ on eBay. Given in recognition for outstanding performance and professionalism. As the pillars of community, PowerSellers are exemplary members who are committed to upholding and embracing the highest standards of professionalism on the World’s Online Marketplace.

deCastro is Featured Artist

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:55:45 +0000

Bj. de Castro is “Featured Artist” at Art-O-Take/Art Things Up! As a pioneering artist to first go up on the Internet, de Castro has always enjoyed ‘cutting-edge’, revolutionary and exciting representation to distribute her work. Welcome to Art-O-Take, soon to be, Art Things Up. An Art Sales and Rent-To-Own company. Art Things Up believes that art belongs to the people and therefore should be available for everyone. They provide an exciting, exclusive and unique method to obtain affordable and continually changing art. Change your art on a regular basis. Experience your art before buying. New art continually added. Flexible exchanges. No big investment. Option to buy. Discounts. Take a moment to explore their site and discover the features and benefits of renting art, which perfectly fit in your home or business. “Our collection includes an extensive range of artwork from PROMINENT artists, each with their own style and variety to guarantee a wide selection to our customers”, Art Things Up. Come see “Featured Artist”, Bj. de Castro.

deCastro Painting Featured in Magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:49:08 +0000

“Fire Knife Dance” to be Featured in Muscle Polynesia Magazine! Tui Letuli, Publisher of Muscle Polynesia will be featuring “Fire Knife Dance” in the Magazine. His father was the originator of the Fire Knife from Samoa. His father just passed away July of last year, but the Fire Knife lives on all around the world. There is a Fire Knife Competition in Samoa sponsored by The Flaming Sword of Samoa in May of 2004 in American Samoa. Letuli will be promoting that event in his Health, Fitness and Muscle Magazine called Muscle Polynesia. He will feature de Castro’s painting in that issue of the magazine.

deCastro wins Art Award

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:48:06 +0000

de Castro wins Silver Art Award. “Congratulations ! You have won our Silver Award. This award is given for an excellent likeability and a good quality of the art works exhibited. The presentation and usability of your site is very good, noteworthy, excellent, pleasant. We are aware of the time and effort that goes into creating such a web site, that’s why we are very pleased to present you with the KARA ART SILVER AWARD. A. Karamaounas and the staff. 10/15/2003 Geneva/Switzerland”

deCastro wins Achievement Award

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:46:22 +0000

de Castro wins eBay Achievement Award. The Turquoise Star Achievement Award is for excellence in customer service, customer satisfaction and participation in the community.

deCastro is Featured Artist

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:40:48 +0000

de Castro is FEATURED ARTIST at Webigo! Works are of the highest caliber and represent a wide range of price points, media and themes. Hundreds of artists from around the world apply to this exclusive arts marketing service. These artists are reviewed and selected by a team of art marketing professionals.

deCastro wins Achievement Award

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:40:06 +0000

de Castro wins eBay Achievement Award. The Blue Star Achievement Award is for excellence in customer service, customer satisfaction and participation in the community.

deCastro signs with Distributor/Publisher

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:37:44 +0000

de Castro signs with Distributor/Publisher Grant Sterling! Grant Sterling is dedicated to opening new markets for artists starting with the ‘open-air gallery’ concept launching June 2, 2003 at the premier Aventura Mall in Florida. de Castro has been selected as one of the artists to begin this exciting launch with Artist Editions-sold with a variety of options. As the program rolls forward, they intend to have over 200 locations in the US alone, all within large regional shopping malls. You may purchase Couldn’t Sleep (Spanish Dancer Series) I, II & III, Capriole, That Way, Tiger In Oil, Fire-Knife Dance, Black Cat (Panther), Flowers & Fun, Vase, Hawaiian Jewels & Diggin’ It through Grant Sterling’s Open Air Gallery. Check out their website for more information, or if you are in Florida, stop by say hello.

deCastro wins Finalist for 5th year

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:36:41 +0000

de Castro to exhibit at The International Art Contest! For a 5th year in a row, de Castro’s work was selected to be on exhibit and up for judging, so come vote for your favorite! Entries will be online for voting Aug. 1st through Dec. 31st.

deCastro’s artwork to be featured in St. Thomas magazine

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:35:52 +0000

de Castro work to be featured in St. Thomas This Week magazine for the month of June sponsored by World Dome and The Ninth Life Fine Art Gallery.

deCastro joins online gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:35:01 +0000

de Castro joins iCan Online Gallery. Exhibit *Type- Bj.

deCastro and Artprice in Paris

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:34:24 +0000

de Castro’s body of work selected for Artists Biography Directory published by Art Price in Paris. Exhibit

deCastro joins online gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:32:44 +0000

de Castro joins International Gallery of Art. Exhibit

deCastro exhibits at Rolex Regatta 2003

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:32:03 +0000

de Castro exhibits at the Rolex Regatta 2003! For a second year, de Castro will be participating in the art show straight across the street from one of the sponsoring hotels, The Ritz, at The Ninth Life Fine Art Gallery in St. Thomas.
INTERNATIONAL ROLEX REGATTA 2003
ST. THOMAS YACHT CLUB, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, 28-30 MARCH

deCastro joins gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:31:03 +0000

de Castro joins Webego Gallery. Exhibit

deCastro joins gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:29:15 +0000

de Castro joins Artspace2000 Fine Art Gallery. Exhibit

deCastro’s artwork selected for the Nelson Mandela Art Center Opening

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:27:51 +0000

de Castro’s work “That Way, Hawaii” and the Nelson Mandela Art Center Grand Opening! “That Way, Hawaii” was selected to represent ‘arts unification’ at the ceremonies on February 7, 2003 at The Island Courtyard Convention Center in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

deCastro signs with Thousand Oaks, CA gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:26:25 +0000

de Castro joins Thousand Oaks, CA Gallery. Frames By You 440 N. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-495-8965 http://www.FramesByYou.com

deCastro joins gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:19:39 +0000

de Castro joins Art-bridge Gallery. Exhibit

deCastro wins jury to Finalist for 4th year

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:17:45 +0000

de Castro wins jury to Finalist for 4th Year. The International Art Contest has selected de Castro as a Finalist and to exhibit in the 2002 art competition. http://www.artdept.com.au/

deCastro exhibits at the Rolex Regatta 2002

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:17:24 +0000

de Castro exhibits at the Rolex Regatta 2002! de Castro will be participating in the art show straight across the street from one of the sponsoring hotels, The Ritz, at The Ninth Life Fine Art Gallery in St. Thomas.
INTERNATIONAL ROLEX REGATTA 2002
ST. THOMAS YACHT CLUB, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, 28-30 MARCH

deCastro wins jury to Finalist for 3rd year

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:16:20 +0000

de Castro wins jury to Finalist for 3rd Year. The International Art Contest has selected de Castro as a Finalist and to exhibit in the 2001 art competition. http://www.artdept.com.au/

deCastro signs with St. Thomas, USVI gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:15:59 +0000

de Castro joins St. Thomas, USVI Gallery. The Ninth Life Fine Art Gallery 6812 Estate Smith Bay 40B
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00802 340-777-8190

deCastro joins gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:15:35 +0000

de Castro joins online Gallery WWAR http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/b/bjdecastro/

deCastro wins jury to Finalist for 2nd year

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:15:01 +0000

de Castro wins jury to Finalist for 2nd Year. The International Art Contest has selected de Castro as a Finalist and to exhibit in the 2000 art competition. http://www.artdept.com.au/

deCastro joins online gallery

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:14:14 +0000

de Castro joins Online Gallery. The Art Gallery: http://www.theartgallery.com.au/BjdeCastro/