Abigail is a mixed-media artist, born in Saint John, New Brunswick, now expanding her craft at Mount Allison University. Her earlier pursuits, she worked collaboratively with other artists and alternatively alone, these pursuits were driven in social activism, using paint as way to confront the world head on. Lately, her work has turned inward, chasing colors of memory and the comfort that comes with nostalgia. Although her love for paint still remains apparent, she's branched out towards different mediums such as, sculpture, printmaking, and collage.

Anna makes art by following her curiosity. Nature’s her biggest muse—light, wind, quiet moments, all of it sneaks into her work. She mixes expressionism and surrealism, dives into ideas before she “gets” them, and loves helping others tap into their own creativity. If you’re into art that feels alive, stick around and let’s make something cool together.

Brianne is a Saint John–based artist, mom of two boys, and daycare educator. Her style is bright, colorful, fun, whimsical, and sweet, and she’s also a photographer. After watching Art Battle for years, she’s finally pushing herself to join. Art is her passion and her light, and she’s ready to take on the challenge.

Brodie’s an apprentice at Castle Carry Tattoo in uptown Saint John, pulling inspiration from tattoos, graffiti, renaissance art, and the natural world. A self‑taught artist who’ll use anything—oil, acrylic, spray paint, ink, water, digital—you name it. From brushes to finger painting, he mixes mediums to tell stories in his own wild, experimental way.

Coryna jumped into Art Battle Saint John in 2025 and had an absolute blast. Her painting sold, which still feels surreal, and she’s hoping to jump back in this year to bring even more color and joy to the city. Creating live, sharing the energy, and connecting with people through art is what keeps her coming back.

I have always liked to draw since I was a girl, but I never studied it. Instead was playing piano and studying music. I always painted for myself. Until I immigrated to Canada 10 years ago and joined an artist club with Fred Harrison.

Heather studied visual arts in the ’80s and has spent years creating commissioned pieces of people and places. After raising a family, her art shifted into murals, early childcare work, and illustrating children’s books. These days she’s happiest exploring, experimenting, and creating with total freedom—drawing, painting, and letting the process lead the way.

Nathasha’s a self-taught, mostly watercolor artist and past Art Battle contender. Her work pops up on whimsical paintings, cards, kids’ books, magnets, and signs — all inspired by nature, pets, and her surroundings.

Sam is a multidisciplinary artist exploring perception, emotion, and the unseen through color, texture, and movement. Inspired by nature, impressionism, and psychedelic experience, he’s created nearly 200 works since discovering painting in 2024. He also releases music as SHXMAN.T and builds wearable art through his brand LIFESODOPE.

Stacy’s an artist fueled by color, nature, and a touch of fantasy. She paints, carves, and crafts with whatever medium feels right that day. From designing weathervanes and carving pumpkins to restoring furniture or just making art for fun, creativity is pretty much who she is.

Svitlana Goncharova is a Quispamsis‑based artist and educator with an MFA from Ukraine. She specializes in fast, expressive watercolor and loves the spontaneity of painting live, whether outdoors or in front of a class. Her work is full of bright contrasts and fluid movement, inviting viewers into the joyful energy of creation.

Tracey’s a self-taught acrylic artist who’s been hitting the Art Battle stage for about eight years, even making the 2025 finals. She’s still exploring different styles and subjects, though animals are her go‑to. When she’s not painting, she’s creating her own merch and showing her work at the Saint John City Market and Queen Square Farmers Market.