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AB3032 – San Francisco
October 22 @ 7:00 pm PDT
Art Battle San Francisco City Championship – October 22
Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
Public Works – 161 Erie St, San Francisco, CA
AB San Francisco is taking over Public Works once again—with art, creativity, and seriously good vibes!
Regular season event winners and All-Stars from San Francisco return for their chance to become the 2025 San Francisco City Champion, and head to the National Championship!
Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.
Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!
Art Battle San Francisco is a 21+ event.
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
ARTISTS
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
AB3032 – San Francisco City Championship
📍 Public Works
12 confirmed artists
Anna Ovchinnikova
Anna returns to Art Battle! Anna is a member of the Creative Union of Russian Artists. She is also an artist in resident at Kennedy Gallery in Midtown Sacramento. She paints with different techniques and with any materials you can imagine./sf
Anthony Luk (Luke the Painter)
Anthony Luk is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of the inner self and the vibrant tapestry of the external world. With a distinctive style that blends abstract expressionism and figurative representation, Anthony creates evocative pieces that delve into the realms of emotion, memory, and imagination.
Benido Agcaoili
Big Ben is a native San Franciscan who has been drawing since childhood, known for his quick, realistic pen drawings and painterly paintings. He often sketches with a ballpoint pen in public and transforms those sketches into large-scale paintings. His work captures both precision and expressive brushwork, reflecting a lifelong dedication to art.
Chuck Whelon
Chuck Whelon is a San Francisco-based cartoonist, illustrator, and creator of Planet Urf Entertainment®. Known for his colorful, imaginative worlds and bold linework, Chuck’s work spans graphic novels, children’s puzzle books, and the intergalactic art/music brand Astrokitty.
Elizabeth Riffle
Elizabeth, an eye doctor by day and artist by night, specializes in captivating eye portraits and charming pet artwork. Based in San Francisco, her pieces bring a unique touch of personality to any space
Francisco Ramirez
Rooted in the vibrant streets of East San Jose since age 7, Francisco’s journey reflects the healing power of art. Self-taught and driven by raw talent and deep passion, he transforms perception into possibility, crafting bold, expressive works. Now a full-time artist, his colorful murals brighten neighborhoods across San Jose, Los Altos, and Hayward. Each piece stands as a tribute to resilience, hope, and the pure joy of creating from the heart.
Hashem Abdel-Hadi
📍 San Francisco, CA, US
Hash is a multidisciplinary artist with roots in Business Management, Architecture, and Visual Arts. His creative range spans painting, drawing, sculpture, and music, all driven by a bold spirit and a love for process. Known for thinking outside the box, Hash explores reflection and perspective in his work, revealing new ways to see the world. His diverse skill set fuels projects rich in ambiguity, detail, and expressive freedom.
Macy Hembd
Macy Hembd is a 29-year-old multidisciplinary artist, organizer, and activist based in San Francisco. Originally from the Midwest, her cross-country journey shapes a wide lens on art and community. Her work spans painting, collage, photography, printmaking, prose, and modeling, often blending creativity with activism. Macy holds a BA in Psychology and Art Therapy and an MA in Social Justice and Human Rights, grounding her practice in care and structural change.
Malisa Suchanya
📍 San Francisco, US
Malisa describes her paintings as colorful, whimsical, organic, and playful, blending the line between reality and imagination. She primarily works with watercolors, gouache, and graphite, maintaining a deep appreciation for traditional art in today's digital era.
Prabin Badhia
📍 San Francisco, CA, US
Prabin's art is figurative and realistic, focused on the human form. His work reflects his current thoughts and energy, with no preconditions. Sometimes he has much to express in little time, other times, less to say with plenty of time. He enjoys exploring the structure and movement of the body. His figures are not historically or socially contextual, existing purely as forms without a defined origin or time. His approach is neither constructive nor destructive—it simply is.
Rosalie angelillo
Rosalie blends realism with the surreal, focusing on facial expressions and their emotional impact on viewers. Using oil paint, she contorts and morphs these expressions into ethereal forms, aiming to inspire creativity and evoke deep emotional responses
Tetiana Blyzenko
Tetiana is a Ukrainian artist and teacher with 25+ years of experience. Founder of TBart Studio in San Francisco, she teaches watercolor, pastel, acrylic, InkArt, and FluidArt to all ages. Her Sip & Paint classes spark creativity in a warm, welcoming space. Tetiana also creates custom hand-painted designs on clothing and accessories. Winner of Art Battle SF, she blends skill, emotion, and joy in every brushstroke.
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