The Square Foot Show

I’ll be a participating artist in the Square Foot Show ! Since 2020, it has exploded into an online “Black Friday of Art”, with collectors and artists spanning the globe and many artists selling out in just minutes. Each piece is 12×12 inches at a single price of $350! Important Dates BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!…

Kingston Square Foot Show

I’ll be participating in the Kingston Square Foot Show from October 13-15 at the Tett Centre for Learning and Creativity. the show is an Artist-run event that promotes local artists and connects them with new and seasoned collectors. The free event will feature refreshments, live painting, and entertainment. My 5 oil paintings are available for…

Art of Hope – May 11th, 2023

The Art of Hope is an artistic fundraising initiative created by Hopewell, an Ottawa-based eating disorder outreach organization. The event held at the Orange Gallery, will feature one of Stephany’s oil paintings from her popular “Mixed Tape” series. She will be joined by local artists and performers all in support of Hopewell and their programs…

Vintage & Blooms (April 1-30th, 2023)

More than 30 years of experience goes into every stroke of Stephany Castilla’s paintbrush. Her month-long art show entitled “Blooms” is happening throughout April, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. While Stephany’s portfolio includes many different styles and subjects, she particularly loves flowers and all things vintage for their bright, vibrant colours,…

31 Day Painting Challenge

In 2021 I decided to take part in the Strada Easel Painting Challenge. I challenged myself to do a painting a day for 31 days! 31 different oil compositions and about 120 hours of work! The challenge offered rewards of Strada Easels and painting courses through Sentient Academy. In the long run, the reward was…

Light & Dark

I’m working on a new painting of white peonies. I love the subtle splendor of color that illuminates from within the petals. Take the time to take a hard long look at white in nature. There is a lot more color than you think. Before I get carried away on color I must define my…

Stittsville Artist Studio Tour

During 2010 Stittsville Artists Tour, I met 8 artists who will be participating this year. All are talented in their own right. I’m excited to get started but also a little nervous. I made the commitment to myself that I would get back into the art world after having spent years raising my kids and…