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AB2475 – Chicago
June 23 @ 7:00 pm CDT

Art Battle Chicago – June 23, 2023
Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
SPIN Chicago – 344 N State St, Chicago, IL
Join us for an electric night full of community & creation!
Join us for an epic art showdown where creativity knows no bounds!
Watch as masterful artists craft stunning masterpieces in just 20 minutes per round. Be part of the decision-making process and vote for the ultimate champion.
And don’t miss your chance to own a piece of the action with the silent auction of all original works.
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 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
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
Rodge Podge
Instagram: Rodge_Podge_arts
Rodge's art is bold, direct, and vibrant. He believes it is an art you can feel and get lost in. His media is canvas with acrylic paint. He is looking forward to stepping out of his comfort zone at Art Battle./sf
Let’s make this a memorable event through the love of art.
Jordan Pellegrini
Instagram: orjdan
Jordan is an artist and cartoonist from Chicago. Utilizing a bold graphic style, her work focuses on femme figures in strange portrait and pin-up scenarios, integrating horror concepts. However, rather than often being gory, the "body horror" morphs into abstraction./sf
I'm excited to put my skills to the test up against other talented artists!
Biggerlion79
Instagram: biggerlion79
Brian Pitts aka Biggerlion79 is a passionate artist, illustrator, designer and has been aggressively creating in the Chicago Land area since 1998. He has worked under such artists as Dale Chihuly Francisco Mendoza & Derrick Cleamons. Brian has always been inspired Most by Art that tells a story his animated figures balanced with art Nuevo and abstraction sets him apart from other Artists his style is best described as Illustrative fusion. /sf
Brian Pitts aka Biggerlion79 is a passionate Artist Illustrator Designer and has been aggressively creating in the Chicago Land area since 1998. He has worked under such artists as Dale Chihuly Francisco Mendoza & Derrick Cleamons. Brian has always been inspired Most by Art that tells a story his animated figures balanced with art Nuevo and abstraction sets him apart from other Artists his style is best described as Illustrative fusion. You also can find His work in Crysipus attucks Museum in Indianapolis as well as in the South Chicago Neighborhood. Brian has worked on campaigns such as cows on Parade Suites Home Chicago and Cool Globes Keep a eye out for this guy because you never know what he will be doing next...
Maze the artist
Instagram: @Mazetheartist
Maze is an artist who has merged his love for the arts with his skills in engineering and design. Starting his journey in Chicago, he has traveled the globe taking in art culture. Maze incorporates layered images to engage viewers in solving intricate mazes embedded within his paintings. /sf
In this arena, the competition is fierce, we’re not battling with swords but with brushes and paint. For the very essence of what it means to be an artist. I promise to give it my all and create artwork that you will not forget.
MAZE
𝕵𝖊𝖝𝖍𝖚𝖗𝖚𝖓
Instagram: jexhurun
Jexhurun is an urban artist with a nouveau Renaissance flair. He hopes to combine the visceral elements of graffiti with the elegance of fine art./sf
Come watch as I draw and paint my way to the FUTURE!
Ariel
Instagram: Arielthedreamer
Ariel is a self-motivated Chicago artist who creates pieces using a variety of mediums. She is inspired by femininity and nature. Ariel's father's love of drawing inspired her to dedicate her life to art. She is passionate about drawing and painting on a variety of surfaces. /sf
“Dreams are real. But they are made of viewpoints, of images, of memories and puns and lost hopes.”
Kapo
Instagram: carldub.art
Carl tries to capture the external beauty as well as what lies just beneath the surface. He enjoys using markers, pencil, painting, photography, digital, and design. His art is to be viewed as a starter for your imagination or even a conversation./sf
All my humans let me hear say "hooooooooooooooooooo"
Jose Avila
Instagram: freedavinci
Jose, new to Chicago, moved to help further his art career. From colored pencil to murals and graffiti, Jose is always looking for ways to take his art to the next level./sf
I am thrilled to be a part of this year's art competition. It is an honor to have the opportunity to showcase my artwork alongside so many talented artists. I am looking forward to seeing all the amazing creations that will be on display, and I wish everyone the best of luck. Let's celebrate the beauty of art together!
Tuan Jones
Instagram: @Tuan.XYZ
Tuan is a painter, illustrator, designer and creator creator of new worlds. Recently featured with the Museum of contemporary Art in Chicago, panel discussions across the country with various groups and companies including the Web312 Summit powered by Verizon along with published mention in the Chicago Reader for his fashion design practice, Tuan creates intense personal moments via creative design, Web3/NFT technology infused experiences and cultural impact concepts./sf
The love of art brought me back to life. And I’d like share that with my works.
Nicolas Kanogo
Instagram: pright_art
Nicolas is a self-taught artist who can draw anything./sf














