Julie’s paintings are whimsical and fun, often starring juxtaposed animals in humorous situations. Julie’s diverse brushstrokes and attention to detail allow her to create images that appear based in reality despite the unlikely scenarios.

Hey Chicago!! I’m so excited to get another chance at the city championship! Your energy, kindness, and passion towards the arts is what makes this experience so amazing to be a part of! I can’t wait to create something special!

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.

A big thanks to all that voted for me before! I hope you like what I create this time around! I would LOVE to be the one to represent Chicago in the Art battle nationals so I’ll be bringing my ALL!

Viktoriya, a Ukrainian artist, specializes in acrylic, acrylic markers, markers, liner, colored pencils, watercolor, ink and digital. The war left its unforgettable impression on her work. She started creating illustrations about the horror she had experienced personally, along with the stories of people she met during evacuation.

Saul Palos Rodriguez was recently announced as Best Visual Artist by Chicago Reader. They are looking forward to another Art Battle.

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.

Put the pain in painting!

Maddness's art is inspired by anime and afro-futurism. Ever since she was a child, she knew she wanted to be a cartoonist or illustrator, really anything to do with art. She, as a mixed-media artist enjoys digital illustration, graphic design and painting.

Ken is an artist based in Chicago, and a graduate of DePaul University's Computers and Digital Media school. Inspired by a love for social dancing and hip-hop culture, Ken uses dynamic brush strokes and layers of abstract shapes to depict surreal figures that bend and twist with their environments.

Inspired by a love for social dancing and hip hop culture, Ken uses dynamic brush strokes and layers of abstract shapes to depict surreal figures that bend and twist with their environments.

Arturo describes their naturalistic painting style as “fine art with a mix of concept.” Arturo’s favorite thing about being in creative communities is “meeting others who enjoy painting” too.

Excited to be back!

JUJU is back again! An artist from Chicago, he is considered a bridge between street art and expressionism paintings. He is inspired by being able to showcase his works.

Brining you art that makes you think. Art that makes you feel. Art that speaks to you.

Eimi Schyler is a local raccoon and mixed media artist. Always looking for a new texture, color or subject, her pieces are a mix of whimsy, tactile exploration and emotion. She's also often covered in paint cause the girl ain't tidy.

Eimi Schyler is a local raccoon and mixed media artist. Always looking for a new texture, color or subject, her pieces are a mix of whimsy, tactile exploration and emotion. She's also often covered in paint cause the girl ain't tidy.

Jane returns to Art Battle! Her art is a mixture of flow, fantasy, and femininity. She looks to bridge the influence of fine art, art nouveau, and Japanese Anime together.

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