Art is healing for Binita, and her artistic journey is deeply inspired by the process of healing. She is drawn to abstract painting, with a love for bright colors, flowers, and themes of love. Her work blends abstract art with influences of healing and spirituality.

My art is embedded in joy, love, healing, and spirituality, and I share it to spread the energy love and kindness.

Nicole is an urban artist, muralist, illustrator, and painter from Venezuela. Her vibrant work blends fantastical and animated styles, bringing characters and dynamic scenes to life. Using mediums like acrylics, watercolors, and spray paints, Nicole experiments with textures and effects. Inspired by her Venezuelan roots, she creates visually striking pieces that tell stories through bold colors and surreal landscapes.

Emilie's artistic journey has been self-directed, fueled by a passion for exploring the interplay of bold color palettes, intriguing textures, and a captivating blend of the real and mythical. Each piece Emilie creates challenges traditional artistic boundaries, aiming to resonate deeply with viewers through original ideas that invite reflection.

Looking forward to being a part of another incredible night of creativity and community. Come be part of the process and watch me get paint on my clothes.

Mel is an artist and streamer who studied Illustration and Concept Art at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Mel primarily works digitally using Procreate on the iPad or Photoshop, specializing as a model and rigging artist for VTuber models. Traditionally, she works with gouache for its versatility, though she appreciates its quick drying time. She enjoys painting fun little creatures and is a proud cat owner with three cats.

Happy spring Ottawa! I’m so excited to paint! Let’s get creative! 💖

Melanie brings creatures, characters, and cosplay to life. When she's not sketching her next D&D character, you can likely find her crafting a suit of armor in her basement. Her creativity flows through various mediums, including drawing, painting, digital art, illustration, and prop building/cosplay.

Let's goooooo!

Sophia is a self-taught artist with a passion for realism, drawing, and painting portraits and colorful landscapes. Influenced by her background in graphic design, her work blends realism with bold color contrasts and textured details. Music is important to her, and many of her pieces feature portraits of her favorite artists. Sophia explores themes of identity, nature, and emotion, often using light and shadow to create depth. She enjoys experimenting with various materials, including oils, acrylics, charcoal, and clay.

Excited to participate in the art battle for the second time! Looking forward to painting and meeting new artists.

Logan's art combines expressionism and abstraction, exploring themes of chaos and beauty. His artistic journey began during a hospitalization for bipolar disorder, where he used art as a means to express emotions he struggled to articulate. Dedicated to both his creative practice and personal well-being, Logan has earned two diplomas and works in finance. He primarily paints with oils on canvas, with some experience in acrylics, gouache, and watercolor.

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Pravee draws inspiration from nature, blending movement and emotion in his work. With a focus on transformation and harmony, he uses bold colors and dynamic techniques. His experience in live art competitions has enhanced his ability to create under pressure. Pravee believes art connects people, evoking emotion and storytelling through his use of color, texture, and dynamic brushwork.

Hello art lovers, come to support my artwork in the Ottawa Art Battle.

Brennan is a multi-talented animation professional whose art is fueled by a deep love for cartoons and maximalism. He enjoys cramming as much detail and energy as possible into his work. Brennan has a particular fondness for using affordable materials, such as ballpoint pens and Crayola markers. He has a passion for drawing, painting, digital media, and animation.

I like cartoons and maximalism. Excited and nervous about my first art battle.

Melanie works with a wide range of media, from ink illustration and acrylic painting to clay sculpture and makeup. She embraces every opportunity to beautify spaces and create. As an art teacher, she encourages her students to always challenge themselves, leading by example in participating in Art Battle.

Vanessa Marshall, a Toronto-based artist and industrial design student, creates bold abstract art reflecting family dynamics and personal growth. For commissions, she interviews clients to understand their personality before starting. She works with large acrylic paintings, watercolor, pen, and marker, and also enjoys guitar, photography, sewing, knitting, and design-related activities.

Come see Art Battle go down this Friday and support many talented creatives
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Eric describes his art as vibrant and playful, capturing a sense of freedom and self-expression. His work is a journey through color and texture, embracing the joy of letting go and having fun in the creative process. Along with canvas painting, Eric also creates stunning murals.

Looking forward to painting and meeting new artists. Let's paint!!