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AB2473 – Chicago
April 21 @ 7:00 pm CDT

Art Battle Chicago – April 21, 2023
Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
SPIN Chicago – 344 N State St, Chicago, IL
Join us for a Friday night full of live art!
Join us for a night of artistic excellence as skilled artists face off in three rounds of fast-paced competition. Be there as the paint flies and help choose the ultimate winner.
Then, peruse the artwork that will be available for auction and take home your own piece of the creative action. It’s a night of community, creation, and pure artistic adrenaline.
Don’t miss out on the excitement – we’ll see you there!
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
Artists
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Trang Nguyen
Instagram: @trangs.art
Trang makes feelings, emotions and moments visible and physical. She believes there are beautiful things in the world and she wishes to make it last longer with her art. In addition to painting, Trang also works with printmaking, crocheting, ceramics and mixed media sculpture./sf
Hi, my name is Trang! Thanks for being here, I hope y'all enjoy the art :))
Charlie Goss
Instagram: Charliegossart
A Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay for 2 years, Charlie moved to Colombia where he opened and ran two successful night clubs. After 10 years in South America he returned to his hometown of Chicago where he fell into the world of art. Mentored by his uncle Joe Steiner, a professional painter, Charlie picked up a brush and has yet to put it down./sf
Post impressionistic figure painter!
Metzli Flores
Instagram: fartingsky
Metzli, an 18 year old Mexican-American artist specializes in several mediums. Currently a college student studying Graphic Design, Metzli enjoys working with acrylic or oil paint, clay, pastels and even photography./sf
So honored to be part of this event!
Aespyne Alix
Instagram: alix_theartist
Aespyne Alix is an American visual artist. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma Alix was heavily influenced by her family’s friendship with the late contemporary artist, Norman Lewis,’ wife, Ouida. There she developed an interest in abstract art and used it to make statements about dealing with depression and anxiety./sf
My name is Alix and I’m excited to battle and challenge myself artistically. I hope I can give you guys something beautiful.
Fab Erre
Instagram: Fab_erre_pe
Fab is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator from Mexico City and currently based in Chicago. Her colorful work aims to embrace and express street art culture with a mixture of pop art and Mexican identity./sf
Be curious Stay creative.
Marco Salazar
Instagram: @Marcoartstudio01
Marco, used to large scale live painting, is thrilled for a chance at Art Battle./sf
Original*Graphic*Paint*Design
Live to Paint* Paint to Live
Oxana Belka
Instagram: belka_aka_squirrel
Belka is a multidisciplinary artist. Her art ranges from paintings and drawings to sculptures and she is intent on expressing the spectrum of emotions and feelings through colors./sf
Belka is a multidisciplinary artist. Her art ranges from paintings and drawings to sculptures and she is intent on expressing the spectrum of emotions and feelings through colors
cooper zajac
Instagram: czartsy1
Born and raised in Chicago, Cooper's art has always been heavily influenced by his surroundings and experiences in the city that he calls home. His artistic skillset includes painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, and egg tempera)and drawing (Markers, colored pencils, pen & ink, oil pastel, and wood burning)./sf
Happy to participate for a second time in such an amazing event!
Lauran Hon
Instagram: L.Hon.Art
Saturated palettes, detailed scenes, and emotive brushwork are recurring elements of Lauran’s paintings. Boasting an eerily beautiful portfolio, Lauran’s favorite subjects are “landscapes, horror, and abstract paintings.”/sf
Let's go!!!
Ada Dancy
Instagram: @a.da.ncy
The background of Ada's art is drawing and painting. Her art is surreal and figurative. She has been reimagining the archetype of death into a comforting presence of love and ancestral connection. Ada creates nature scenes that celebrate life in all forms. /sf
Come watch me reveal the spirits all around us and share in the thrill of the art-making unknown!
Ana Kim
Instagram: anakim_art
Ana, an individual artist with studios in Seoul and Chicago, paints animals and nature in unique settings with vivid colors. Her audiences enjoy 'reading' her paintings and talking about each animal species./sf
Willow Estel
Instagram: apumpkinsgravestone
Willow creates to help others see they aren't alone in art. They use acrylic, watercolor, oil, spray paint, and marker. Willow looks forward to grow as an artist during this competition. /sf
Hi I'm willow and I love to create anything spooky! I love to play with all mediums!