Cebuano Artists Painting Collection- Cesar Castillo

Cesar Castillo was born and raised in Cebu City. Though he had shown interest in arts, he ended up taking Mechanical Engineering course in the University of the Visayas in 1986 just to fulfill the request of his parents. After graduation, he worked as a quality controller in the glass plant department of San Miguel Corporation, Cebu branch situated in Mandaue City
 
Though busy with his works, he always found time to develop his artistic skills, turning his free time into opportunities for learning. 
 
As his artistic quest evolved, he started to find self-confidence in every painting he created thus giving him the privilege to slowly expose his art to Cebu's art patron and enthusiast. His first art teacher was Cebuano master cubist, Celso Duazo Pepito but he was personally mentored by Jose Kimsoy Yap Jr., who taught him the notion of "less is more" and "not all has to be seen".
 
Giving in to the clamor for artistic expression, Cesar  Castillo decided to go full time in painting. His works are showcase of his concern for details and reflection of his innate love for colors. 
 
He is adept in almost all media but excels in acrylic, watercolor and coffee. His themes are varied and diverse but he loves to paint religious-themed artworks especially the Santo Niño to celebrate his faith and to convey the distinctiveness of his personal spiritual experiences. His latest One Man Show Exhibit, Bulawanong Pagtuo, (Golden Faith), last January 7-15, 2023 was his   humble way of offering, honoring and thanking the Child Jesus during the Sinulog festival in Cebu
 
His Sto. Niño paintings has spawned a lot of religious art collectors in Cebu. They claim looking at the icon tugs the heart, invigorates the spirit, and fulfills ones wishes and dreams.





 


Parola sa Liloan, Watercolor, 2002

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