Jim is back! Jim Middleton is an artist from Fredericton that has been drawing with pencil and ink since childhood. It's only been within recent years that he discovered his love for painting with acrylics. Jim strives to bring realism to his paintings with vivid colors inspired from the dreamy effects of water and light in the world around us.

I owe my career as an artist it Art Battle. From being published in a book with over 5 million copies, numerous awards and my art a day for a year challenge.. it all started one night at art battle. Thank you art Battle!

Tracey's art is cheerful with bright colors. Tracey has recently filmed a new series of paintings during her residency at City Market. This summer you can find Tracey painting at Saint John City Market during the week and Queen Square Farmers Market on Sundays. She really likes birds and snuggling with her cats.

So excited to be back painting at the finals!
You can find me at City Market from Wed-Sat AND Queen Square Farmers Market starts this weekend, every Sunday from 9-2 until thanksgiving.

Tiffany is a multimedia artist from newfoundland and the small gal behind small gallery. With a master's degree in marine biology and over a decade’s worth of experience cultivating her artistic skills, Tiffany’s art plays on the dimensionality and intersections between art and science.

Can’t wait to be apart of this event again!

Born and raised in India, Saranya is an artist who has a lot of interest in painting and exploring with watercolor and calligraphy. She is currently working and training herself with what mesmerize her. Creating art gives Saranya a relaxed feeling.

Business analyst by day.

At home, me and my husband orchestrate a symphony of family life with my 2 boys of age 2 and 1 and a fur baby of 4 yr.

Behind the analytical mind is a soul fuelled by the desire to create a canvas filled with colors and enjoy doing calligraphy.
Follow me at @sundaykanvas

Ella is prepared to take down everyone in this Art Battle! She loves painting with vibrant colors, even enrolling herself in painting classes. She also creates pottery and is pursing a degree in Fine Arts. Ella has her brushes and palette ready for the next battle.

Long has she waited for this moment. In the months since her last battle she has practiced day and night leaving no canvas unpainted. Prepared to conquer the battle field, Ella is ready to take down all those who stand against her ,and dance while she does it. She’s got her brushes ready and palette prepped her name is ..Ella Gionet!

Nathasha returns! Nathasha's art is whimsical and punny, working mostly in watercolors or fibers such as wet and dry felting. She is a full-time artist and has also written and illustrated children's books.

Jessi is a small-town mom from Charlotte County with an overwhelming passion for painting. She loves using bold colors with lots of drama! She left the corporate world in 2020 and eventually opened her own gallery and studio. Her main medium is acrylic, and she paints canvases, windows, signs, murals and anything a client asks for.

Such a talented group of artists to paint with, can’t wait to see everyone at the Finals!

Abi is a self-taught artist and co-owner of Mitote Art Gallery in Saint John. She is passionate about creating impactful art. Abi creates large colorful murals and canvases.

Michael is a classically trained artist who no longer works in classical ways. He specialized in figurative drawing and painting, but lately has been working in mixed, wet mediums. Michael's skillset also includes watercolor, stencils, spray paint, ink and brush, sculpture, film props and Japanese and contemporary calligraphy.

what a fun way to add more pressure to the fine arts

Bailey is an artist who has been creating and selling portraits since she was about 10 years old. She specializes in pencil drawing, acrylic and oil painting, portraits, animals, florals and still life. Additionally, Bailey teaches art lessons for kids and adults.

Bailey is an artist who has been creating and selling portraits since she was about 10 years old. She specializes in pencil drawing, acrylic and oil painting, portraits, animals, florals and still life. Additionally, Bailey teaches art lessons for kids and adults.