Lara did her first oil painting as a 6 year old, taught by her mom who is also an artist. She is a full-time artist and has recently started her own company called Artodigy./sf

I am honored and excited to be competing in the Texas State Championship Art Battle. I look forward to a fun event and seeing all of the paintings come to life!

Kim is a self-taught artist who has been commissioned to paint a mural at the regional airport, one that gained global recognition./sf

This is sooo exciting . Looking forward to a great night , gonna be a blast ! Get ready for the paint to fly ?

Anthony has been drawing since he was 9. He can work with any medium such as pastel, acrylic, spray paint but currently works with oils. /sf

Thank you all for the support! Thank you for supporting the artists. Thank you for supporting Art Battle, a great platform to showcase our talents and a chance to compete with all the talented individuals.

Jesse, an Art Battle champion, is back! Besides painting, she also does ceramic sculptures and printmaking,/sf

Derrick, a self-taught artist, says his art comes from his personal experiences or things that inspire him throughout life's dualities. He uses a variety of medium types to capture an image or idea./sf

Words can't describe how excited I am to join the Texas State championship

Charlest has been been traveling as a custom airbrush artist. He has worked at amusement parks, malls and even Walmarts all over the United States so he has experience painting in front of crowds./sf

New to Dallas, Juliette is an artist who loves portraits and nature. She also likes creating surreal things based on her environment. /sf

So glad to be given this opportunity to meet great artists, great people, and make great pieces! I'll make sure I exceed your expectations.

Carissa is a multidisciplinary artist who works with a ton of mediums. She loves flowers, bright bold colors, as well as doing illustrations./sf

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along this journey! I’ve always felt unseen most of my life. Constantly fighting to feel accepted. I want to embrace my resilience! I feel honored and grateful to have this opportunity to share my heART again with the world! I can only do my best, and accept that I’m going to be authentically ME!

Haris is a muralist as well as an oil painter but rather than brushes, he uses his hands on canvas. No piece he makes is done with a traditional brush./sf

Beyond excited to return with a vengeance!

Megan returns to Art Battle! Her work reflects what she believes subsides anxiety when one allows and engulfs the human connection to nature. Her art reflects that with the outdoors, breathing and meditation often shown in acrylics and oil./sf

Hey guys!! I can't believe I'm back, but to the state championships?! Thank you guys so much for your support and votes, this is such an incredible experience for us artists!

Robert, a volunteer at the Arts in Medicine Studio, specializes in drawing, inks, acrylic painting and assemblage. His focus of art is a combination abstract and landscapes./sf

All proceeds will go to the Arts in Medicine Studio supplies for projects.

Geoff began painting about 4 years ago and while he uses mostly acrylic on canvas, he can work with a variety of mediums. One of his skills is using painter's tape and unique finishes like metallic and fluorescent paints to make lots of layers interact with each other.

I'm gonna bring it, and it's going to be fun! Guests, take a shot with me when the timer begins!