Ahmed is an artist from Iraq and has been an amateur artist since childhood, always driven by a vivid imagination. He is a new immigrant to Australia and has been in Sydney for only one month, working to build new dreams and a new sense of imagination for himself after leaving his country many years ago. He loves realistic drawing and mixing contrasting colors, creating paintings that feel both harmonious and conflicting at the same time.

Alex Anastas, born & raised just outside of New York City, has lived in Sydney, Australia, on and off since 2006. Dabbling in a bit of everything with art over the years, Alex makes paintings & drawings based around the psychological concept of synesthesia, particularly capturing the salon aesthetic of performance in a live setting.

Antra is a self‑taught artist who loves experimenting with colours, styles, and mediums. She enjoys telling stories through her art or creating pieces that simply feel beautiful to her eye, and nothing makes her happier than bringing a smile to someone’s face through her work. For her, art is a way to slow down, reflect, and find beauty in the unexpected. After participating in Art Battle in 2025, she’s back again to showcase her creativity and share her vibrant, expressive style.

Cel is an artist from Blacktown, Sydney, who creates in many forms, with painting as his favorite. His work is inspired by his life experiences, and he began focusing on art during challenging times, finding clarity and peace through it. Cel creates traditional drawings, murals, and paintings. He is a graphic artist with nine years in corporate and creative advertising and design, with a passion for illustration, photo manipulation, and creating with a free mind.

Cordelia is a freelance artist and illustrator who creates paintings inspired by joyful imagination.

Deej is an illustration-based tattoo artist from Western Sydney. Beyond tattooing, he creates psychedelic landscapes and architectural drawings using improvised techniques with paint and markers.

Lenore is a Sydney-based artist known for her vibrant, textured Alcohol Ink artworks, accented with shimmering gold and designed to bring elegance and joy to any space. Her pieces radiate energy and emotion, inviting viewers to experience color and movement in a new way. Lenore also shares her passion through workshops, inspiring others to explore their own creativity. See her distinctive artistry come alive at Art Battle!

Maya is a 12-year-old visual artist whose creative journey began at the age of 7. Since then, she has developed a powerful and authentic artistic voice, guided by an extraordinary passion for painting and self-expression. Despite her young age, Maya has already built an impressive international presence. Her work has been exhibited in countries such as Dubai, Brazil, the United States, Spain (Barcelona), and France. At just 8 years old, she participated in the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. At age 9, she was the only child selected to take part in W.I.T.A. 2023, an international exhibition that brought together 70 female artists from around the world.

Get ready to experience art in its rawest, most electrifying form—Ozlum is not just a painter, she’s a force of expression. Using her hands and fingers as her tools, she brings a powerful, personal energy to every canvas, creating work you don’t just see—you feel. There are no rules, no limits, no fixed style—just pure emotion flowing straight from artist to artwork in the moment. Every piece is alive, unpredictable, and completely one of a kind. This is more than painting… this is Ozlum.

Rhiannon is a quirky painter who thrives on using recycled materials, blending bold colors, striking lines, and rich textures in their work. They approach art with playful irreverence, often weaving serious undertones into pieces they refuse to take too seriously. Their passion for graphic design spills into their fine art, especially in their painted mannequins, which become vibrant canvases exploring the idea that every body is simply a composition of shapes and color.

Seong is a Nepalese artist from Dhangadhi, a tranquil village nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. His art is a harmonious blend of his heritage and his new home on Awabakal Country in Newcastle. Working in delicate watercolors, he captures the sweeping landscapes and coastal beauty of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, hoping to evoke a sense of peace and belonging that bridges the two places he calls home. Participating in Art Battle alongside talented local artists offers him the chance to share his vision with a wider audience and connect with the vibrant creative community.