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Baja's 2008 Artist of the Year, Master Juan Angel Castillo B.

noproblemo2 - 9-16-2009 at 08:51 PM

Baja's 2008 Artist of the Year, Master Juan Angel Castillo B. For those who do not know of his INCREDIBLE talents,Castillo is a self-taught Artist who sold newspapers to pay for his education through a mail-order class. While he is best known for his meticulous depictions of the desert and sea, Castillo is extremely versatile in abstrcts, sculpture, oil, acrylic, charcoal and colored pencils. While living in Palm Springs, one of his customers was Frank Sinatra, when introduced to Sinatra, Sinatra responded, "I know who you are" and personally purchased 3 of Castillo's works. Some other clients of Castillo include, Red Skelton, Raul Ramirez, Russell Crowe, Ringo Starr and Leonard Nimoy.
To view a sampling of Castillo's talents follow this link: http://bajaartists.com/

wessongroup - 9-16-2009 at 09:04 PM

Thanks, his work is very interesting. Never heard of him, so thanks. Some of the other work is also very good.:D:D

dianaji - 9-16-2009 at 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by noproblemo2
Baja's 2008 Artist of the Year, Master Juan Angel Castillo B. For those who do not know of his INCREDIBLE talents,Castillo is a self-taught Artist who sold newspapers to pay for his education through a mail-order class. While he is best known for his meticulous depictions of the desert and sea, Castillo is extremely versatile in abstrcts, sculpture, oil, acrylic, charcoal and colored pencils. While living in Palm Springs, one of his customers was Frank Sinatra, when introduced to Sinatra, Sinatra responded, "I know who you are" and personally purchased 3 of Castillo's works. Some other clients of Castillo include, Red Skelton, Raul Ramirez, Russell Crowe, Ringo Starr and Leonard Nimoy.
To view a sampling of Castillo's talents follow this link: http://bajaartists.com/


yes, i have seen his work and it is so amazing...the colors, the magnificence! and upon meeting him, i found him to be so humble and the epitomy of graciousness. one day i will buy one of his paintings. where can the his art be seen...is his work in a gallery?

noproblemo2 - 9-17-2009 at 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by Don Jorge
A very nice link indeed. Clearly Master Juan Angel Castillo B. is a Baja lover and very gifted artist.

It is always nice to see Baja in her colors.


If you ever get a chance to obtain a copy of his book, Baja California written in both Spanish & English, it is well worth the investment..