Jude Castel was born in Brest, France, in 1990. Growing up with a father employed in the navy, he became familiar with residing in a variety of locations, ranging from the Côte d’Azur to the Comoros Islands and Reunion Island. These early encounters have left an enduring impact on the artist, fostering an enduring fascination with travel that persists to this day. This background also significantly informs his photorealistic drawing, which employs a distinctive approach to delve into landscape and urban landscapes.

Jude developed  earlier a unique bond with the blue ballpoint-pen, viewing it as a medium that enabled him to translate his voyages and encounters onto paper. With patience and commitment, he has delved into the potentials of this unique and unassuming writing tool, elevating it into a potent instrument for his artistic expression.

Heavily inspired by the works of painters from the 1960's such as Richard Estes and John Baeder, Castel’s depictions of landscape and urban landscapes (small or large formats) serve the memories connected to the architecture. These recollections are communicated not only through the visual components, but also through the meticulously selected titles accompanying his creations. Almost telling a story to the viewer.

Jude Castel’s art distinguishes itself through its meticulous attention to detail and the precision evident in every stroke he applies with the ballpoint pen. His aptitude for transforming ordinary lines into intricate masterpieces and his skill in eliciting emotions through his art stand as a testament to his artistic brilliance.