The deCastro Art Blog

New Prints at deCastroArt Store

bjdecastro — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:55:43 +0000

New Prints have been added to the deCastroArt store! “Lola, The Maltese”; “Sadie, The Chihuahua” and “Valle de Vinales, Cuba”. Available in Limited Editions and Artist’s Proofs.

http://bjdecastro.com/artstore/

Beware: Oil Paintings Gallery dot com Steals deCastro images!

bjdecastro — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:38:41 +0000

Beware of Forgeries!

Collectors, Please be aware that yet another site has been stealing my artwork and selling it painted by their artists. These are forgeries of my work. If you have any doubt as to the authenticity of one of my pieces, please email me.

oil paintings gallery dot com

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

3 year old art genius!

bjdecastro — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:45:34 +0000

You have GOT to check out this 3 year old artistic genius. The little boy uses only his fingers to paint what he sees:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrdRrAjpcDM

Free art contest for kids

bjdecastro — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:24:31 +0000

Title: MY TOWN
Start Date: July 15, 2009
End Date: October 01, 2009

ArtShowForKids.com Show Your Art Now!

Do you live in a city, in the country, on a farm, in an apartment, in a hut, or on a rooftop? Draw us a picture, paint us a painting, wash us a water color about your town, its people, your family, friends, or strangers. What do the buildings look like, the parks, the streets, the bazaars, stores, shops, fountains, and playgrounds? Show Your Art now and enter the MY TOWN kids contest for free and win prizes and awards. New art added to site and works following this theme will receive special attention and consideration. Please email admin@artshowforkids.com with any questions and good luck! Show Your Work!

Log on to http://artshowforkids.com/ and upload your art today!

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 wins Web Award

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:54:58 +0000

Bj. de Castro Art Studio wins coveted World Wide Web Award! As one of World’s peak internet bodies, the Awards of The World Wide Web Awards are amongst the most prestigious available and hence, amongst some of the more difficult to win on the web. “Congratulations go out to Bj. de Castro Art Studio for being selected to receive the World Wide Web Awards ‘Silver’ Award. We see all the hard work and dedication that was put into constructing this web site and the efforts are well deserved. Your site displays: Excellent Design and Layout of Website, with quality content and informative information for your visitors. Your site is a wonderful contribution to the Internet Community.” ~ Donna Synder, Founder of WWW Awards, American Association of Webmasters & The Celebrity Web Awards.

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 published by Who’s Who in America

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:47:27 +0000

de Castro selected for the 59th edition of Marquis’ Who’s Who In America. 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 America remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world.

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 wins World Web Award

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:45:43 +0000

de Castro wins World Web Award. Art Space 2000 as awarded decastro with the World Wide Web Award of Excellence for web site design, creativity, and content on the 12th day of October, 2003.

deCastro’s painting in Dance History Archives

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:44:56 +0000

“Fire-Knife Dance” selected to represent Dance History Archives. StreetSwings Dance History Archives has chosen de Castro’s work for the Ritual Fire Dance category. Read about Celtic, Portugal, Balinese & Shanghlyng here.

deCastro wins jury to Finalist

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:43:42 +0000

“Tiger In Oil” wins jury panel as Finalist in The Call To Arts Fine Art Competition! The Call to Arts Expo, Conference and Festival is on Sat Aug. 16 from 9am to 8pm at the Titan Student Union at Cal State University Fullerton. Please visit the link above for more information and directions for a day of art, music, poetry and fun!

deCastro selected to the Florence Biennale 2003

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:42:35 +0000

de Castro selected to the 2003 Biennale Internazionale dell’Arte Contemporanea Citta’ di Firenze – Italia. The internal jury selected de Castro’s work for participation in this Florence Biennale 2003.

deCastro designs logo

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:41:26 +0000

de Castro designs logo for OGO, Old Growth Oak Morgan Farms. A Morgan horse breeding ranch in Northern California.

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 invited to exhibit

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:39:15 +0000

de Castro invited to Exhibit at Emerging Artists 2003. Slow art Productions and the Limner Gallery hosts the 13th Annual Exhibition on February 12 – March 1, 2003 in New York City, the center of the contemporary art world.

deCastro Featured Artist

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:38:25 +0000

de Castro is FEATURED ARTIST at CA Online Art Gallery! The international CA Online Art Gallery features oil paintings and fine art masterpieces by some of the most notable and sought after artists in the world.

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 to exhibit

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:33:28 +0000

de Castro exhibits at The Call To Arts!
de Castro will be exhibiting April 19th at the LA Call to Arts Expo at Cal State Northridge. Stop by and meet the artist. Music & Art will fill your time as you enjoy this spectacular day out. Information can be found by clicking the banner above.

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 invited to Shopping Network

bjdecastro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:30:20 +0000

de Castro invited to Shop American Television Network. de Castro invited to feature limited edition and open edition work on the next Shop America Network television show based out of Florida.

deCastro joins gallery

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

de Castro joins Artspace2000 Fine Art Gallery. Exhibit