Michael Castillo

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== Michael Castillo Houston, Texas ==

Michael Castillo, an identical twin and Houston, Texas native, is a 1993 graduate of the Art Institute of Houston. His natural talent of sketch and illustration was realized at age 11. From which his creations have spread from children' s books to political satire. His background also includes various visual, theatrical, audio productions, as well as, social investigation and political activism. From performing to print, he has won several awards for his artistic abilities and public service from Texas Toastmasters(1999), Texas MDM Network (2004-2006), (R) Tom Delay's office (2001), and Depelchin Adoption Center(1993). Michael's skills span through a wide diversity and realm, including: Screen Talent, Voice-Over Talent, Stagehand, Producer, Photographer, Editor, and Artistic Director. In addition to Investigator, Financial agent, Credit Representative, and Children's Rights Advocate.

In 2003 a horrid event forver changed Michael's life. While in sole care of his son Ian; On July 23rd of that year, Ian was abducted from the Post Oak YMCA in Houston Texas. His whereabouts were unknown and was considered missing for over 6 months. It was Michael's keen investigative skills that enabled him to locate Ian over 120 miles west of Houston in Bastrop, Texas. Soon after, an expensive two-year custody battle cost him everythinng form his home to his passion for life. In fact, on that day of July 23, 2003,Michael, in a way died. If it were not for his family, friends and God Michael would no longer be. The emotional burden and scar had taken its toll both physically and emotionally. He fought the legal system and it's bias towards single fathers, parental deceit, and depression. Another life life changing event thus occurred. Michael soon afterwards began to experience things that would change his life for the better. In early 2004, Michael arose from the ashes of the past trauma and depression to reorganize his partnership of Castle Entertainment to include its minor subsidiaries and websites under one blanket. A minor step that would one day lead to huge beginnings.

In February 2005, Michael tried to sketch again and through God's help his first sketch in two years was tremendously successful. It is viewable in the gallery section of [1]. Since that day every sketch has been created with the same detail and love applied. Michael's love for art returned more powerfully detailed and divinely driven. In May 2005 Pictusketch.com was created. The name, a collaborated wordplay is based on the transition when a picture is drawn into a sketch. Each sketch is exquisitely defined and so very close to a real photograph. Each portrait come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. From every photograph to every conversation, he always finds a way to make someone smile. Thus "Making Memories Memorable", became his slogan.

It is my hope today that your sketch will make you smile each and every day.

In November 2005, a collaberative effort created [2] HELP STOP PARENTAL-CHILD ABDUCTION NOW. This has been the personal fight and focus of Michael's ventures ever since. Michael was appointed the Texas Million Dad's March Houston Moderator soon after. He was credited as a advocate for children's rights by the NCRC. Several state legislators and children's rights advocacies nationwide have recognized his contruibution to awareness and the changes needed in Texas Family law and laws nationwide. Michael plans to go before the Texas Legislation to present his petition into vote for law.

Please sign this petition [HTTP://www.helpspan.org]

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