Liz Koopman is a mixed media artist and graduate of Oregon College of Art and Craft. Her work combines acrylic, chalk and oil pastels to create vibrant pieces. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of self-identity and dreams, Liz gravitates towards bright and pastel colors to evoke a sense of playfulness and whimsy.

Liz Koopman is a mixed media artist and graduate of Oregon College of Art and Craft. Her work combines acrylic, chalk and oil pastels to create vibrant pieces. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of self-identity and dreams, Liz gravitates towards bright and pastel colors to evoke a sense of playfulness and whimsy.

Giusiana is a passionate artist and rare disease advocate. She was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Northwestern USA 2025 and will be representing the PNW in the competition for the title of Ms. Wheelchair USA, a competition based on advocacy and community engagement. She uses her art to provide a visual voice to the chronic illness and rare disease communities.

Giusiana is a passionate artist and rare disease advocate. She was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Northwestern USA 2025 and will be representing the PNW in the competition for the title of Ms. Wheelchair USA, a competition based on advocacy and community engagement. She uses her art to provide a visual voice to the chronic illness and rare disease communities.

Catarina is an ICVFX and motion capture artist with a background in animation and illustration. Her diverse experience spans AAA games, animation, and VFX. When she’s not capturing motion capture data or experimenting with new production pipelines, Catarina immerses herself in plein air painting and urban sketching. She has a particular passion for creating intricate cross-hatching illustrations with ink.

Holly resides in Portland, Oregon, where she shares her love for art at her downtown studio. Through her creations, she brings animals, landscapes, and people to life with vibrant magic, taking viewers on an emotional journey. Holly aims for her art to fill spaces with joy and positive energy while sparking the imagination of those who experience it.

Art is a magically absurd process – it’s found at the crossroads of getting lost in imagination and finding the way to an idea that expresses a feeling or idea into a visual representation.

Franswuhh is an artist based in Suquamish, WA, originally from the Philippines. He specializes in drawing, painting, graphic design, and tattooing. Self-taught, he began his artistic journey at a young age, influenced by anime, and developed his skills in realism by age 10. Inspired by iconic artists like Picasso, Dali, and Basquiat, Franswuhh now creates spontaneous realism, blending abstract portraits with vibrant colors to express emotion.

Jordan is a Portland-based artist originally from Kansas, known for blending murals and live painting. He has gained recognition for his striking word portraits, which are infused with graffiti influences. Currently, Jordan is collaborating with local schools to brighten campuses with vibrant, educational murals, working alongside students and teachers to bring these projects to life.

Thank you everyone for supporting art and artists. These events always produce great pieces.

From her earliest memories, Esther has always held a pencil and paper in her hands. For her, drawing and painting bring a profound sense of peace. Esther excels in pen and ink illustrations and acrylic painting.

It is so wonderful to be around all these wonderful artists and I’m looking for to the fun and exciting challenges.

Annie, traditionally trained in landscape painting and realism, enjoys challenging herself to strike a balance between abstract and realistic styles. She works with various mediums, including oil paints, acrylics, and gouache.

Thanks friends for the support! Please enjoy the most rockin event of the year ✨

Megan is back! She finds the excitement of live painting exhilarating and treasures the camaraderie with fellow artists. Her artwork is characterized as raw and intensely emotional, showcasing vivid colors and a wealth of feelings.

Thanks for supporting the artists of artbattle! You make the event so awesome and exciting!

As a mother of four, Samara finds time for art mainly at night when her kids are asleep. Art is her happy place, helping her with mental health and self-expression. She enjoys working with various media, including drawing, painting, and digital art, and loves exploring new techniques and products.

Art is my happy place just so excited to be here! Competing with all these amazing artists!

WonderxColor is the 7th of 8 children, and she has been surrounded by creative people all her life. She has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil and started painting when she was 13. She loves all forms of art and all art styles, given this, she has not stuck with a single art style, but rather, changed it to match any image she has in her head. She gathers inspiration from the beautiful creatures she sees, the music she hears, and from thoughts that she has and one's people tell her.

I appreciate everyone for coming out and taking a peek into our crazy minds!

Elizabeth is a multifaceted artist with a diverse range of skills, including her work as an LPN, tattoo artist, and painter. She favors oil paint and tattoo ink as her primary mediums, with a particular focus on UV pigments for both her tattoos and paintings. Rooted in classical art, Elizabeth dedicates herself to studying master copies, working with acrylics and oils.

I am a nurse, painter, and tattoo artist

Bee doesn’t feel like she has a specific style, instead painting whatever inspires her in the moment. She loves vibrant colors and often works with portraits, though she’s not limited to that. Bee is a portrait artist who enjoys realism but also lets her imagination run wild, often incorporating surrealism into her work. She doesn’t adhere to a set style, instead letting emotions guide her art.

Please be nice… I was told I’m competing 2 days ago 😰😰😰