David's art is an exploration of the beauty in all things. Using bold color and line, he often paints portraits and figures that blend both distortion and elegance. His goal is to show people that even the ugly can be lovely. David loves the energy that the Art Battle brings and finds that being watched is actually freeing and empowering.

I hope you enjoy your day and find yourself connecting with some of the art here today!

Moumita is a multidisciplinary artist who paints in watercolors, acrylics, pastels and ink. She is also an art instructor who loves to teach and learn new things from her students. She loves to take inspiration from mother nature and different moments of life.

Caillin's art ranges from architectural exploring our connection with buildings through our past through illustrative works with an influence of pop culture, comics, sci-fi, fantasy and other aspects of nerd culture. Besides being a painter, he also works as a goldsmith. Caillin mainly paints with acrylics with a matte medium to give an illustrated or watercolor effect.

Creating surrealistic portraits inspired by pop culture, Anthony is an Art Battle All Star returning after a 2-year hiatus. His artistic expression predominantly revolves around realism, employing charcoal, acrylic paint, and various drawing materials. He reminisces about the exhilaration of painting under pressure and longs to rekindle that sensation.

Always excited to paint!!

Alissa has painted in oils, acrylics, watercolors as well as other mixed media. She enjoys the challenge and fun of painting for a live audience.

Stephanie's artwork is a magical depiction of the world she sees around herself. From using watercolor to acrylics, her style is bright and detailed. Stephanie has been a professional painter for the last 20 years.

Meet Tiffany: a versatile artist and collector of the bizarre. Inspired by Salvador Dali, Chet Zar, and Greg "Craola" Simkins, she infuses surrealism into her tattoos, murals, and sculptures, often featuring insects and monsters. Tiffany's talents span various mediums, from tattooing to sculpture, and she's known for her inventive Halloween costumes made from duct tape and cardboard.

“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint”
-Edward Hopper

David paints realism and hyperrealism. To him, the spontaneity of live painting is exhilarating.

Self-taught Alberto Morales paints realism with a lot of creativity and excitement. He has a background on comic book art form, painting, and sculpture and has now dipped into tattooing. Alberto loves the energy that an artist collective such as Art Battle brings and gets a kick out of the thrill of painting live.

Ivy Bhattacharjee is a self-taught acrylic artist based in Waterloo and Kitchener. With a profound love for vibrant colors and expressive forms, her artwork captures the essence and beauty of the world around us.
Recently, she has showcased her talents in Art Battle Hamilton, further solidifying her presence in the local art community.

Artists don't need words to express their feelings because they have colours."

Neetika, a self-taught artist, finds inspiration in vibrant floral creations, delighting in live painting events like Art Battle and showcasing her diverse portfolio from detailed coloring books to bold acrylic paintings; her work earned her recognition as a finalist at the Brush Off in Kitchener.

Thank you all for being here, for supporting art, and for being a part of this beautiful tapestry of creativity. Let's make tonight's battle a celebration of artistry, inspiration, ans above all, a celebration of the human spirit!
With love and paint stained hands,
Neetika

In his abstract art, Sean rejects the constraints of reality, choosing to explore uncharted territories of the mind. Reality, to him, feels mundane and limiting. Through his work, he ventures into the realm of the unknown, crafting new worlds and forms. Drawing from his inner visions and imagination, Sean creates compositions that challenge perception and provoke contemplation. Each piece is a departure from the ordinary. In this way, he strives to ignite a sense of curiosity and liberation, reminding viewers that the boundaries of creativity do not exist.