martedì 14 settembre 2010


Diana Castro, artist and photographer extraordinaire!...What a fabulous site!...Her grasp of surrealism, realism, mysticism, and sexuality emerges effortlessly from her paintings and photographs.  The sheer volume of her work, and beauty of every single piece, just took my breath away.  I am honored to have her as a friend and business contact.  i highly recommend her...She is a consumate, professional!...


Richard J. Cronborg Chicago Artist and published author

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Diana is an AMAZING Artist/Photographer.   Her ability to turn digital images into a work of inspiring art goes beyond description.   She has an insight ( a sixth sense if you will)  about the subjects in front of her and using her imagination, creativity, technical Know how,  and profound understanding of all visual arts, such as composition, color, scale, similarity, order, and many psychological or psychophysical factors, she creates photographic masterpieces.  She elicits consistently profound emotional response that makes the viewer want to look at her images over and over again.  She captures the most beautiful, elegant romantic portraits that take your breath away.

Gigi Faraci Harris  "Spirit of play Production"

President and owner (Schaumburg IL)

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documentary films, music videos, personal &corporate events, web and info commercial

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sabato 11 settembre 2010

The “Chaosville” seen by the “prophet artist/photographer” Diana Castro


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by s.miller

The “Chaosville” seen by the “prophet artist” Diana Castro
The Chaosville series.

seven images created by the italian american photograher/Artist Diana Castro.

Chaosville a realistic surrealistic landscape . 

"the loss of spirituality is turning the human being into a primitive man. Men don't have any scruple anymore , they do the worst things and also expect that the other side of the world to justify them! when somebody loses his/her spirituality and respect for others becomes like an animal! "  Diana Castro said.

The raw  images are strong and captivating. seven images oil on canvas in which the human figures are grossly hilariously painted : rapes , brawls, orgies are interpretated with an ironic bitterness in contrast with the beauty of a perfect oil on canvas landscape.

So then the modern man is destroying  this  world?

S.Miller
Chicago Art world community

venerdì 10 settembre 2010

Diana Castro"Art Works" Cocoons,Chrysalids&butterflies"




Cocoons,Chrysalids&Butterflies

Spring was coming up


........then a ray of light
smiled at me , it warmed me up.
It lifted me up to the sky
and i saw the blue again.
I caressed the gems
ready to blossom
i drank the dew
it quenched my thirst
and bathed my garden.
The butterflies landed on the corollas.
Spring was coming up

Giuseppina Mira Poem.

Sometimes although we do not know the reasons we withdraw in ourselves .
Suddenly something occurs which it is worth turning into chrysalids and then in butterflies..
then you find out the reason why it takes dying to experience resurrection.
and like a butterfly that knows what being a larva (coccon) means you first turn into a chrysalid and then into a butterfly.
and like a butterfly open up your wings to fly over
to be blessed by beauty and peace.
Diana Castro:artist/photographer/postproductor chicago new york

Diana Castro: New studio in the heart of Chicago


http://dianacastroart.jimdo.com/

Diana Castro was born in Des-Plaines IL in 1981.

Diana works as artist, professional photographer and digital programs expert.

Her work is now based in Chicago and New York.



She discoverd photography at the age of twelve when she was gifted of an old vivitar reflex camera.

She has never stopped to capture images ever since.

After having studied art and photography in Rome she realized how digital programs (Photoshop,Illustrator,PhotoPainter) could be usefu for her artistic research.



Diana's desire to produce more original and unique images has taken her to travel and work around the world, especially : Israel, USA, China , Italy, France, India, Mexico and Brazil have been particularly inspirational to find new ideas and more energy in order to improve her visual language and enhance her style.

This anthropological/spiritual research has enabled her to combine her extensive technical experience with commissions and artworks that are not only more creative and introspective but also allow her to expess herself with more strength and passion than ever.
She wanted to take her work into an area where the components of a single , or a series of images , tell a story and move emotionally , rather than simply showing or serving as a testimony.

Diana's goal is capturing the real essence of of the subjects not only a moment of their life.

Her enthusiasm ensures her committment to staying fresh,inventive and on top of the latest industry trends.


This has led her to a particularly productive period including the Artworks "Chaosville" and " Cocoons, Chrysalid&butterflies".

Diana 's ArtWorks have been successfully exhibited in: Italy, France, USA, India, Canada and Israel .

Diana Castro works also as post productor retoucher for other photographers and co-operates with other artists throughout the USA.



Diana provides a variety of services to accomodate your specific needs and offers a very creative, artistic approach in capturing elegant fashion shots, portraits and romantic photographs in a sophisticated, modern italian style to capture your natural beauty and personality.




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giovedì 9 settembre 2010

diana castro:my works


My Website

Diana Castro: fine art photography/postproduction/digital art

Here's an example of some of the ala carte choice we offer to customize your coverage.

We offer unique products and services at surprisingly affordable rates.

 

Flexible hours of coverage.
High resolution disc.
 
Glamour Digital Portraits in studio and/or outdoors (photoshop editing included)

Fine Art Conceptual Portraits in large format 4x5 B&W/Color film.

Fashion (bridal, beauty editorials,advertising)

Creative and interpretative books and sleeves  for singers and musicians

Books  for models , actors etc .

Weddings.
 
Engagement photo session and guest book.

 

Digital Optimization and retouch is included in the price of each photo session.

 

Digital ArtWorks

 

Digital gif animation layout,clipart etc

 

Digital Retouch and restoration of any image included vintage photos (photoshop, illustrator, photopainter).


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diana castro:my works