Inspired by nature, animals and the people in her life, Karen paints stories through her art. She often finds herself dreaming of her next creative idea, which she meticulously translates onto a medium with her special skills. While acrylics, oil and etching are some of her favorite mediums to play around with, Karen's artwork can be found on rocks, glassware, driftwood, canvas and feathers.

Great to come back to such a wonderful event. Looking forward to it.

Daisy, who works with acrylics, primarily focuses on a realistic style but also creates abstract and imaginative pieces. She chooses the style that best fits the subject matter. While Daisy often paints fantastical creatures in abstract forms, she also enjoys painting realistic birds and flowers. She continually works on expanding her skills, including practicing color blending.

I really enjoyed painting in the art battle last year. It was so different to paint with people watching, and I was a little nervous. But once I started painting I just got lost in my art. I also enjoyed meeting some new people, and seeing the art that other people enjoyed.

Dena is an artist who is drawn to darker-themed work. In addition to drawing and painting, she is also a tattoo artist. Her expertise includes realism, portraiture, pencil, oils, and tattoo artistry.

Nigel is proficient in various mediums, including acrylic, oil, and watercolor. He draws significant inspiration from the Bible, particularly his favorite scripture about Bezalel, who was both filled with the Holy Spirit and highly skilled in all forms of craftsmanship.

Glad to be here. Please feel free to contact me after the event!

Lazor is a visual artist from Prince George, BC, with a passion for pop culture. They explore a wide range of mediums, including acrylic painting, watercolors, digital art, and linocut printing. Their work often features nature scenes and animals, while also dabbling in cartoons, anime, and other inspired styles. Lazor’s artistic skills span painting, drawing, sculpting, and photography.

Hi I'm Lazor, a visual artist from Prince George BC. I am a big pop culture nerd, and my art ranges from Bob Ross style nature paintings to graphic digital art. I'm very excited to be a part of this competition! See you there!

Komfort Kristy is a self-taught artist who creates fantasy creatures and landscapes, blending realism with bold, illustrative lines. She enjoys experimenting with acrylic paint on canvas, wood, and clay, bringing to life everything from fierce monsters to delicate fairies. A tattoo artist by trade, Kristy is also a painter at heart and a culinary enthusiast.

Nikko is a tattoo artist, painter, and general menace with a brush. Known for bold color, dynamic florals, and an unshakable belief that art should be as unapologetic as she is, Nikko brings the energy of a woman who refuses to be ignored. When she’s not tattooing at conventions or creating custom pieces, she’s busy fostering community through queer art events in Prince George. Whether it’s skin, canvas, or whatever else she can get her hands on, expect something striking, a little audacious, and absolutely unforgettable.

Chancey has used creativity as a way to process thoughts and emotions from an early age. As a daydreamer and introvert, the idea of getting lost in fictitious worlds held great appeal. Growing up in Northern British Columbia has influenced the recurring imagery in their work, which often explores themes like nature, dwellings, humanoid creatures, music, sci-fi, emotional states, mental health, and psychology. Chancey enjoys using color and subject matter to create juxtaposition and experiments with various media.

Sarah Marceau is a professional tattoo apprentice, working at Twisted and Tortured in Williams Lake. She has done large scale murals as well, one in the Hixon Elementary gym, and a large 70 foot one at Langdale Terminal. Additionally, she raised 1000 dollars for ovarian cancer.

Sarah Marceau is a professional tattoo apprentice, working at twisted and tortured in Williams lake, she grew up in Hixon then prince george, but has lived on the Sunshine Coast, Halifax Nova Scotia, and a short stint in Fredricton New Brunswick, a summer out in Barkerville, and has settled out in horsefly.
She has done large scale murals as well, one in the Hixon elementary gym, and a large 70 foot one at langdale terminal as well. She raised 1000 dollars for ovarian cancer doing a speed painting at the Halifax lady ball along side a fashion show in partnership with lulu lemon. Tonight she hopes you have a great night, and best wishes to all who are here.

Kinte creates unique, hand-painted clothing designs showcased on his website, picturepaintperfect.com, and social media under Picture Paint Perfect. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, tailored to individual style. Inspired by anime, Kinte is versatile, and loves being challenged to create anything his clients envision, turning everyday items into wearable art.

Diane is a self-taught artist from the Dzawada'enuxw First Nations, working in acrylics, oils, watercolors, pottery, jewelry, and leather earrings. Her passion for art grew after visiting her mother’s Indian Reserve in 2003 and being inspired by her Great Great Uncle Sam, a master carver. Diane paints in the mid-coast style with her own twist, using blues, blacks, and whites.

Looking forward to another great art battle. So fun and exciting!

Raquel is an artist with a passion for painting nature, particularly trees, and has been creating portraits for the past 11 years. Her artwork expresses emotions through portraits, set against surrealistic or abstract backgrounds. Raquel’s goal is to showcase the beauty of a face or portrait within a range of settings, from fantastical landscapes to chaotic abstractions.

Everybody should paint and make art - It can be as satisfying and relaxing as buttering toast in the morning - Or as thrilling and stressful as art battle.

I love painting nature - specifically trees, and have been creating portraits for the past 11 years.