Carolyn M. Boyd is a Canadian landscape artist brushing with passion and enthusiasm from the magnificent shores of Kempenfelt Bay, Georgian Bay, Muskoka and beyond. She studied fine art at Georgian College and North Light Art School and has a certificate in the Fundamentals of Fine Art. Carolyn teaches private art classes and group workshops. Her paintings are in collections across Canada and globally. Carolyn is the recipient of the 2024 Artist Beyond Barriers Award. She volunteered at the MacLaren Art Centre, and currently volunteers at the Barrie Art Club, Women's Art Association of Canada, and elsewhere.

Dinesh is a watercolor artist whose work is inspired by everyday moments and the places he travels to and experiences. His style is loose and expressive, aiming to create art that feels approachable, joyful, and full of life. Dinesh loves sharing his creative process and is excited to be painting live with everyone today.

Enrique is back! Enrique describes his diverse painting style as part figurative, part abstract. Enrique enjoys adapting their unique flow and an oneiric ambience to paintings of spaces, people, and landscapes.

Erin is a visual artist who sees art as one of life’s greatest joys. She creates collaboratively with large communities and explores both traditional and unconventional mediums to push possibility and spark surprise. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Italy, Germany, and France.

Hasibush is a Toronto‑based visual artist who specializes in transparent watercolor media. Originally focused on realism, his work has evolved toward color impressionism and growing abstraction. The fast, dynamic nature of live painting often leads to surprising outcomes, and he draws huge inspiration from creating in front of vibrant spectators. He has been part of Art Battle since 2017, often reaching the final rounds.

Alright everyone, hide your blank canvases. Our next artist has been known to attack them with colour and characters. Shes a NECA artist for nexgen health, builds installations and transforms walls. If flamingos start appearing, don’t worry that’s normal.

Kyla is an intuitive abstract painter who utilizes her ADHD and emotional mindset to paint the energy of the room. With a vibrant palette, funky faces, and intricate linework, her maximalist paintings have a personality of their own. She paints with the intention of connecting viewers through eyes of empathy, collectively healing through creativity, spirituality, and community. Kyla is originally from New Orleans, and is currently working as a full-time artist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mania is a Canadian airbrush artist whose versatility shines through in every piece she creates—whether it’s soft blends and smooth gradients or sharp lines and bold contrasts. In addition to her airbrush work, she also sculpts, transforming ideas into compelling, tangible artworks. Mania shares her passion through community-focused paint nights and offers art therapy sessions, using creativity as a tool for connection and healing.

Martin is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey began early as the son of an architect. He has co-created large-scale immersive installations and tabletop games and now focuses primarily on painting. His work explores perception, social dynamics, and the tension found in dense urban environments, alongside commissioned portraits and landscapes.

Samuraink 01 is a Chilean artist whose practice spans tattooing, graffiti, and oil painting. He specializes in color realism and black and grey tattoo work, and took home the Art Battle victory in January.

Born in Kyiv, Olga is a classically trained artist and multimedia designer who thrives on turning creative ideas into engaging visuals that resonate and leave a lasting impression. She’s drawn to realist art that bends the rules and finds fulfillment in projects that challenge her. A curious problem-solver and thoughtful collaborator, Olga brings deep research and storytelling into every piece.

Motherhood since 2 years ago was a catalyst in picking up the brushes I put down 10 years ago. Since then, I've never looked back. I paint from surreal abstract, anime, and psychedelic perspectives on still life.