Work samples

  • King Saul
    King Saul

    Commission for a close family member. Artwork represents a struggle in leadership, Saul is a representation of how not to deal with that struggle.

  • Portrait of Man
    Portrait of Man

    This is a portrait of my classmate's husband. She wanted an artwork encapsulating her husband colorfully and vibrantly.

  • Pressure
    Pressure

    This artwork represented my inner struggle. At the time, I wasn't sure what I would do with my life. Everyone was pushing me in different directions, and I still did not understand what I wanted. Eventually, I knew art was the path for me. However, it was a long struggle to make my decision. 

  • I Want Perfection
    I Want Perfection

    This image is a representation of my struggle with my imperfections. Braces represent perfectionism and our desire to cover up our imperfections.

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About Makayla

Baltimore County  

Makayla Joy Castillo is an AFA student in Studio Art at Montgomery College and plans to transfer to the Maryland Institute of Art in Fall 2024. She has won multiple awards and publications. Makayla has an Instagram following of 17k+ and enjoys sharing her artwork and personality with others online. She has exhibited and shown artwork at Montgomery County Library, Cultivate 7Twelve, Montgomery College, and Plaza Art Rockville. She is also an art teacher for multiple organizations and enjoys… more

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Greeting Card Scholarship Application

I created this artwork for two greeting card scholarships. I wanted to create an artwork that gave off a feeling of warmth and comfort. This artwork is meant to represent the feeling of coming together with your loved ones for the holidays. 

  • Two Cozy Cats
    Two Cozy Cats
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