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Born on June 12, 1948 his talents as an artist were recognized at a very young age. Under the preceptor of Artist Jerrod Bonito, he began painting full time at the age of twelve. His father stationed at Clark Air Base during the war gave him his exposure and to the Philippines whose natural beauty he loved. He later returned to study Art at Holy Angel University, Angeles City, later to continue his education at the University of Santo Thomas in Manila. Oscar painted and started his own school of Art, Photo Realism and Portraiture in 1975 in Capaya II Angeles, Philippines. Today he is working from his studio's in Japan, Hawaii, the United States and the Philippines. |
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His early paintings were exhibited at private galleries in Manila, exhibitions at the CAI Art Gallery and exported by Diamond Export of Navotas, Metro Manila. With his New England introduction in 1995 he has had successful showings and current exhibits at the Sharon Art Gallery in Sharon NH., Expressions Galleries of Milford, NH. and his private exhibition at Townsend Interior Designs in Townsend, MA. A commissioned Artist of Portraiture, arrangements can be made by his agent through his Mason NH. gallery facility. A Pampango Artist he looks forward to his range of versatility to carry over into his American career.
Mr. Castro is a Photo Realistic Artist who specializes in Portraits of people, places and beloved pets. He is today the primary Portrait Artist for Horseweb Inc. of Tucson, Arizona. Any Artwork can be negotiated with HorseWeb or his Agents: Call 603-878-2720 or email Castro_Oils@bigfoot.com or portraits@Horseweb.com.