
AB3009 – Seattle
May 25 @ 3:00 pm PDT

Art Battle Seattle – May 25, 2025
Painting @ 3:00pm
Fountain Lawn @ Seattle Center – 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA
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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
Athena Louscher
Athena finds inspiration in curiosity, celebration, and healing, always thinking outside the box to manifest her thoughts in art. She cherishes the profound in the simple and delights in all aspects of life, aiming to capture these moments through her creations. Her work offers a sense of healing that she hopes others can also experience.
Thanks for coming out to support the arts and all the amazing artists. This is such a great way to celebrate all the work we do as artists. Together we make the world a better place and express our humanity through our work. As varied as the amazing people who make up this world, its up to all of us to share our gifts. So raise those tools, Art for All & All for Art!
Em Oradei
Instagram: oradei.art
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Em moved to Seattle late in 2021 to pursue art, adventure, and a fresh start. Hiking, kayaking and road trips, while taking in the views are some of the ways they like to enjoy the PNW and gain inspiration for future work. Frequently taking photos and searching for the next best hike and view, they create art from the adventures they take.
Jeff Manderville
howie
Instagram: kapowthehow
Howie is an emotionally driven artist whose work draws from fashion illustration, expressionism, and a deep knowledge of art and literature. With a background in fashion and dance, his figures often echo classical proportions with a raw, modern edge. He works intuitively with gouache, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel—favoring gesture, silhouette, and emotional intensity over perfection. For Howie, every mark carries meaning.
Yes, I am nervous and terrified but that's never a reason NOT to do something! Also mad love and respect to all the competitors! Good luck everyone!!!!
Rachel Yo
Instagram: rachelyo_fineart
Rachel is a painter whose work flows between abstraction and representation, often inspired by water, movement, and nature’s hidden metaphors. Her intuitive process begins with color and evolves unpredictably—much like her own rhythm, shaped by living with A.D.D. Her art reflects both softness and boldness, blending smooth strokes with palette knife intensity. Deeply connected to her community, family, and cultural work, Rachel creates with heart, humor, and spontaneity.
Enjoy the view! it will change every second for 20 minutes!
Giusiana
Instagram: Giusiana.art
Giusiana is a Seattle-area based, internationally collected multimedia artist. Much of her art is inspired by her experience living with multiple incurable diseases. She uses her art as just one of many forms of advocacy. As another form of advocacy, she will also be representing our beautiful PNW at the regional Ms. Wheelchair USA pageant in July!
Giusiana is a Seattle-area based, internationally collected multimedia artist. Much of her art is inspired by her experience living with multiple incurable diseases. She uses her art as just one of many forms of advocacy. As another form of advocacy, She will also be representing our beautiful PNW at the regional Ms. Wheelchair USA pageant in July! You can scan the QR code next to her artwork to learn more about how to support her!
Lea Im
Instagram: lea_takes_photos
Lea’s art is a heartfelt reflection of emotion, fleeting moments, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Working across painting, drawing, poetry, and film photography, she captures the essence of experiences that words often cannot express. Her versatile practice spans oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, and pen. Lea’s work has been showcased at Art Vancouver 2024, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, and various other venues.
I am thrilled to be part of this art battle! I’m an artist who enjoy painting, writing, and also capturing the world through photography. I love exploring different forms of expression and I’m excited to share a piece of that with you all.
Yana Korneva
Instagram: play_for_today__
Yana is an artist from Belarus whose love for art began early in life. Painting has long been her therapy and passion, inspired by the quiet beauty of nature, landscapes, and still lifes. She primarily works with soft pastels, oils, and watercolors, creating gentle gradients and atmospheric scenes. Yana’s art is a heartfelt reflection of her emotions, with each piece dedicated to her homeland. She is always open to new creative collaborations.
I am a visual artist based in Redmond, Washington. Originally from Belarus, I moved to the United States three years ago and continue to draw creative inspiration from the natural landscapes and cultural heritage of my homeland.
Megan Gottfried
Instagram: Gottfried.megan
Megan is a Jewish contemporary painter and fiber artist based in Seattle, Washington. Megan’s work explores depth and color theory, pushing the boundaries of contemporary painting. In addition to her studio practice, she teaches fine arts through the Freedom Education Project Puget Sound at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) and Pratt Fine Arts Center. She spends many hours in her 57’ Biscayne art studio developing new work and remains committed to making meaningful contributions to Seattle’s art community through her practice, using painting as a means of exploration, challenge, and healing.
Ryan
Instagram: imthatraw
Ryan is a visual artist whose work blends semi-realism pop art with abstract elements, bold colors, and expressive brushstrokes. He studied visual arts in college in 2009 and later worked as a graphic designer for a local streetwear company, where he discovered a passion for branding, logo design, and the fashion industry. In 2013, he created his first acrylic painting on canvas and has continued to refine his practice ever since. Open to exploring new mediums and subjects, Ryan aims to expand his creative outlets. His skills include painting, drawing, and working with a range of digital creative tools.
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SEAN R LEES
Instagram: doodledaggers
Sean describes his art as a reflection of a mind influenced by endless hours of Nickelodeon in the 90s and shaped by artists like Frazetta, Brom, Elmore, and Reynolds. His work blends fantasy with a sense of fun, promising an engaging experience for the audience. Sean prefers working with pencils, bold Sharpies, and acrylic paint, showcasing his comfort and expertise with these mediums.
A goblinoid form wielding scissors and festooned with children's art supplies emerges from a Belltown basement in a cloud of cardboard scraps!
Witness a mind warped by 90s Nickelodeon, cracked open by classic fantasy artists and pieced back together with hot glue and sticky tape.