Sheila Flaherty. Ireland
I attended a Private Master class in Hyperrealism Oil Painting at the studio of Antonio Castelló Avilleira from the 15th to 22nd of August 2022. Earlier that year I travelled to Rome to take a group workshop with Antonio from 11th-13th of March at Scuola Le Muse. I learned so much in the 3 days in Rome that I was very keen to do the private masterclass and booked it with Antonio before I left Rome to return to Ireland. It is rare to find an artist at Antonio’s level who is also willing to share their process.
I am a painter based in Dublin, Ireland. Before taking Antonio’s Masterclass I had tried to learn hyperrealism oil painting by many various means including trial and error, online courses, YouTube and other in person masterclasses with artists I admire. Antonio’s masterclass was by far the best and most effective workshop I have ever done. The group workshop was excellent but the private Masterclass was another higher level again. My own art work has improved exponentially after learning from Antonio. He is not only a master artist but a master teacher. He explains his meticulous process in a way that is easy to follow and understand. I don’t even speak Spanish and was able to learn with ease. Antonio is a generous teacher showing every part of his method that results in his beautiful hyperrealistic paintings. He is also patient and encouraging. I can’t recommend Antonio’s Private Masterclass enough. In my years of working as a painter and in all the training, classes I have taken and art colleges I have attended in Ireland and abroad this has been the best opportunity to grow and improve as an artist. It has been an honor to learn from the best artist and an enjoyable experience. I feel much more confident as a painter that I did before. With the new skills I have developed from Antonio’s process and that I continue to practice my painting is greatly improving. I also feel very motivated now that I see what’s possible and can set an even higher bar for itself as a painter. If you wish to learn hyperrealism oil painting Antonio’s private Masterclass is a must. Sheila Flaherty, Oil Painter, Dublin, Ireland https://www.instagram.com/sheilaflahertyartist/

Valdete Muniz Lucas. Brazil
Participating in a private masterclass with the Master of Hyper-realistic Painting Antonio Castelló Avilleira was a great privilege. It was the chance I needed to have direct contact with a mentor of exceptional recognition and to learn the advanced steps of oil painting directly with an internationally successful artist.
The professional’s name, by itself, already assured that the classroom would be special and masterful. To be individualized in the presence of this important artist and to see him execute in front of my eyes the details of the paintings that I admired so much through photos made me feel that I was prestigious, such was the stimulus and the enthusiasm.
However, it was the Professor’s special and simple way of expressing himself, together with his way of giving me courage and teaching me with his technique and methodology, which made me realize that I was in the moment of a big step towards hyper-realistic painting.
Antonio made me believe and proved that I myself could make delicate brushstrokes on the “skin” of my reference. I gained confidence and esteem for my own work.
Not to mention that during the classroom I had access to exclusive content, which accelerated my learning process vertiginously, through lessons and information that the Professor developed in his individual trajectory.
Undoubtedly, participating in a masterclass with Antonio Avilleiro, in this classroom format of very rich content, created a differential in my life and something valuable for my paintings: the theory and technique of this Great Master of Today.

Kelly Abarca. Peru
It was one of the best experiences of my life, having the opportunity to meet such a talented person like Antonio, learning his techniques and being in his studio surrounded by art, was unforgettable. He not only taught me technique and theory, but also to love my painting and to understand that I can achieve whatever I want if I set my mind to it. I thank Antonio for making me feel at home and for teaching me so much.

Svjetlana Oquinarena. France
I spent an entire day learning with Antonio and was wonderfully received. His patience is remarkable as well as his pedagogy with very clear and detailed explanations on each step of the process to achieve my artistic goal. He also recommended me some new material which was really helpful. Antonio’s approach of teaching is thorough and caring. Marvellous experience.

Txitxo Sanchez. Bolivia
I never thought I would have the opportunity to witness a real professional studio of an exceptional painter and better person as Antonio is. I found not only a teacher but also a friend! Thank you Antonio for the opportunity.

Arnaud. France
What to say about my personal course with Antonio? Exceptional! Both on the artistic and personal level.
Concerning the artistic side, Antonio provides a very personalized course adapted to your needs, showing you everything he knows; that is through the explanation of the blending of colors, passing through the organization of colors on the palette, to end with the realization of a painting during which he showed me his technique (in the occurrence for me, the realistic portrait of his daughter). He takes the time to answer all your questions with complete and detailed explanations. He never looks at the picture, he is generous with his time, we feel the passion of his profession.
The technique that Antonio taught me will greatly develop my painting, that is; how to find the exact colors of my model, but also how to make the small details that give realism to my work.
On the personal side, Antonio is a very sympathetic and pleasant person, with whom I have spoken a lot (painting and other) and talked. He puts you very quickly at ease! Finally, he is a very humble artist for the enormous talent he has, as we see very little, and this is very appreciable!
Antonio, un grand merci!

Santi Cortes. Colombia
Antonio is an incredible person and an extraordinary artist, with a lot of knowledge always willing to teach all his techniques, thank you very much for your patience and for teaching so much art to the world, thank you maestro.

Thore. Italy
My experience has been very interesting and very informative. Antonio is a very interesting and prepared person, he is a great scholar who is always in constant search, mutation and growth. He taught me several techniques and transmitted me many positive things that have marked me.
It has been an experience that I recommend to everyone, because it can leave a lot to get to know a great artist like him, and also make you grow personally and artistically.

Elana Spruijt – Kamaeva
When I saw for the first time Antonio’s work on Instagram, I understood right away that I was going to attend his Master classes as soon as possible. A few
months later I met Antonio in person at his Master Class in Rome consisting of several days of intensive and productive group lessons, attention to every detail and an individual approach to every single student attending. During those same days I found out that Antonio also does private lessons at his studio in Calera y Chozas which is not far from Madrid. Another few months later I was there in Spain, experiencing the best private lessons which probably exist in the world of art. Apart from Antonio’s obvious talent, another super important aspects is that he is kind, genuine, thoughtful and completely devoted to what he does. Our day would start in the early morning and finish at sunset. All that time the maestro himself is just there by your side, guiding you through, he shows everything he knows from a sketch to little detail tricks.
Also, I have to mention the atmosphere in his studio which makes you feel as if you are at home, so cozy and heartwarming. Even though we spoke different languages we could understand each other perfectly as we would use Google translator. Also I’ve picked up some Spanish words to my vocabulary and increased my language skills. On the other hand, there were moments when words weren’t needed and you could understand what is happening just by watching Antonio’s demonstrations. He calmly and patiently explains and shows it to you. Later we would have our lunch together talking about art and completely other topics which created a very easy and comfortable atmosphere. I felt I knew Antonio and his wife Anna forever – such easy and light communication with them. After one week I had to leave and I was leaving with tears in my eyes for those wonderful days we spent together but with multiple levels up in my skills. I’m proud my journey led me to meet these amazing people who I can call my friends now. I would more than recommend to anyone to learn art from Antonio – one of the best, no doubts here.