I am a versatile portrait and seascapes painter with techniques that vary from photorealistic to those pieces with fast, unrestricted traces used to create the illusion of a figure because I continuously shift my art from rational to passionate and back again. Over the last few years, I have participated in several Art fairs and have so
I am a versatile portrait and seascapes painter with techniques that vary from photorealistic to those pieces with fast, unrestricted traces used to create the illusion of a figure because I continuously shift my art from rational to passionate and back again. Over the last few years, I have participated in several Art fairs and have sold hundreds of commissioned paintings and drawings to the public.
Born in Chile in 1972. Began drawing at an early age and developed a passion for representing "the mood" of a scene or the details that make something unique.
CasSa is the result of merging my Mother's and Father's family names (Castillo Santander).
Because I want to try to share the emotions, feelings or memories that a painting or drawing can convey for us humans.
I am known for powerful portraits that capture the gaze and mood of the subject to communicate an emotion. My seascapes will transport the viewer back to a vacation memory, get you on a sailboat or on a tall ship battling a storm.
My work is done with acrylics and charcoal as my preferred mediums, but I also enjoy oil pastels, ink/wate
I am known for powerful portraits that capture the gaze and mood of the subject to communicate an emotion. My seascapes will transport the viewer back to a vacation memory, get you on a sailboat or on a tall ship battling a storm.
My work is done with acrylics and charcoal as my preferred mediums, but I also enjoy oil pastels, ink/watercolors, soft pastels, graphite, markers... anything but oil. My main influences come from John Singer Sargent, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Claudio Bravo, Thomas Somerscales, Vermeer and Bacon.
My technique varies from a more photorealistic, detailed faithful to the original looks to those pieces with fast, unrestricted traces to create the illusion of a figure.
I have also enjoyed in the past to do something I call the "Topographic" portrait. This technique basically create layers like those you see in some navigation charts or physical terrain maps. I have also been doing "One Line" pieces where the idea is to create shadows and shapes without lifting the pen from the canvas or paper.
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For commissions, this is normally discussed upfront and agreed in a contract. It normally takes me up to 3-4 weeks depending on workload.
I have pieces I have been able to do in a few hours and few that took 3 months. It all depends on the technique, style and size.
It depends on size, technique and style. A good rule of Thumb is to use $/sq in using a $2-$2.5/sq in depending on complexity.
A picture of the subject is the minimum to start. If you want more character, then several pictures or an interview with the subject or visiting the location to be painted may be necessary.
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