Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
Today is purely an inspirational show about how to turn your dreams into reality. My guest is celebrity artist Pete Castro or as he is known by his moniker, CastroART.
He has made quite a name for himself in the art world.
Pete’s decision to turn his dream into reality was made later in his adult life. But that didn’t stop him from pursuing his dream.
In this interview, Pete shares his story about the journey that led to the vision, the decision, the execution, and the persistence that has catapulted him to where he is now.
Pete Castro is an incredibly kind, sincere, and humble major talent. And it is his hope to encourage and inspire you to follow your passion and your heart.
It is never too late to turn your dreams into reality.
It is important to surround yourself with inspiring stories and people who have done it.
The unknown can be scary! Look to those who were once where you are now and let their light guide you.
YOU CAN DO IT!
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About Pete “CastroART” Castro
Pete Castro, who uses the moniker “CastroART”, is an American urban artist based in Las Vegas. He has had art show openings in Chelsea New York City, West Hollywood California, Solana Beach California, and Caesars Palace Forum Shops Las Vegas. Pete has earned quite the resume during his art career.
Pete was a featured artist during the “Art For People” show in Las Vegas by world-renowned artist, Justin Bua in January 2019.
With commissioned street art style mural installations throughout the Las Vegas Valley, Pete’s creations even adorn the walls of celebrities.
CastroART collectors include Wanya’ Morris of Boyz II Men, Blanco Brown, NFL Raiders Jonathan Hankins, Montell Jordan, David Arquette, Carrot Top, Tito Jackson, Neal Schon, NappyTabs, Rapper Riff Raff, and TJ Lavin.
His paintings are currently on exhibition at Exclusive Collections Art Gallery in Solana Beach California. CastroART creates urban, wearable art on shoes and jackets.
These are collected by art lovers across the United States.
Pete is currently working on a large-scale canvas. It will be the backdrop of artwork for Carrot Top’s glass case at the Hard Rock in Miami. Additionally, rockstar of the art world, Michael Godard, has commissioned CastroART for some upcoming epic projects in Las Vegas.
Where It All Started
Pete was born in Bronx, NY, and lived there until the age of 12. He moved to San Diego, CA when his family relocated. The move from gritty New York to the sunny beaches of California was a huge culture shock, but art made the transition easier. He was a shy kid. In his second week at a new elementary school in San Diego, Pete drew Bart Simpson and Vanilla Ice and astonished kids who were watching him draw. After that, Pete became a popular kid and has been painting ever since.
Pete’s artwork is influenced by artists of the past and present. It was the graffiti on the trains and buildings of New York the influenced him the most. Y Pete would spend Summers, as a teenager, back in NYC with his older brother and his family. Seeing the graffiti art made an impact on him.
When creating artwork, Pete pulls from his own personal life experiences. Pete is inspired by his life struggles, failures, and accomplishments. He uses these memories in hope that it will inspire others.
RESOURCES
Contact Pete Castro: CastroARTLasVegas@gmail.com
Website: Castroart.vegas
Instagram: @CastroArtVegas
Facebook: @CastroArtLasVegas