Waddle's art reflects their life experiences and emotions, inspired by Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Jackson Pollock. They primarily work with oils on canvas. Waddle studied art history in high school and worked with David Kahle at Yankton University, where they learned various mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, ceramic sculpting, and film photography.

Emily, an interdisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, human service provider, and philanthropist, is passionate about art, knowledge, and adventure. As a tribal member of the Choctaw Tribe, her work, created in a variety of media, is deeply influenced by her cultural roots.

Hello, Art Lovers!
I am excited to compete in Art Battle - Omaha! Art is truly the window to the Artist's soul, and there's nothing quite like the thrill and adrenaline of live Art to unlock creative thinking and flow unlike any other. I am competitive in a fun, respectful, and entertaining way, and I am gracious whether I win or lose.
Thank you for supporting all the amazing artists to make Art Battle-Omaha an unforgettable night of creativity and inspiration!

St. Patrick is a surrealist, creating art that flows without interference from his conscious mind. A virologist with a PhD, he never had an interest in art until earlier this year, when he began painting for the first time following the passing of his father. He works primarily with acrylic paint and prefers not to use brushes.

I will require a word from the audience to do poetry as I paint.

Kally (Kalliope) is an autistic artist and musician whose work celebrates individuality, connection, and self-expression. Raised on the East Coast with familial roots in the Greek island of Naxos, Kally now thrives in the Midwest, where she shares her talents through painting, mosaic, drawing, and music.

Paintbrush! I choose Yooouuuuu!

vom.dotcom has been drawing since as long as she can remember. She creates through drawing, painting, photography, and collage. She is thrilled to be painting among the art community.

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Emily loves inspiring others through her art and creativity. She is passionate about teaching art across various mediums, including wood burning, acrylic painting, and more. With experience in a wide range of techniques, she has taught many different forms of art.

LaTrisha's art is eccentric and abstract, brightly colored and spiritual. She prefers painting with acrylics and doing illustrations with colored pencil and pen.

Tis the season to be grateful! Am grateful to have a creative community and continue to make wonderful connections. Stay warm, stay blessed!

Alex is an illustrator skilled in sequential art, murals, animation, and character design. His work focuses on capturing decisive moments when tension or action peaks. He primarily uses pen, ink, digital media, fat markers, fine point pens, watercolor markers, and pencils.

Hello! My name is Alex Bridgman, and I love to draw. I just moved back to Omaha and I'm excited to come back to the art community and make some new friends who love to art as well.

Madison Rogers is a self-taught artist whose primary mediums are acrylic paint and paint pens. She uses art as an outlet for emotional expression and aims to help others feel seen through her work. Most of her pieces reflect themes of mental illness and childhood experiences.

Back for a third time and super stoked! See you there!

Kaylee has been an artist for 18 years, starting with her early drawings in kindergarten. She loves exploring all forms of creativity, especially sculpting with polymer clay, collaging, and mixed media. Kaylee finds joy in transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary and aims to empower others through her art, reminding them of their divine worth.

Hi! Good Afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen My name is Kaylee Purelight and I've been an artist for 18 years, it all started in kindergarten drawing my first creations in my coloring books. I remember from such a young age how much joy creating art would bring me. I never thought I could be making a career out of being an artist, do to my limiting beliefs. But at the young age of 19 I had an awakening that this life is took sort & you may never know when your last days my come, so therefore I am choosing to create to manifest my dream life, of one day being a full time artist from a space of pure joy. Art is my therapy, my life. I hope my art & essence will inspire to do your manifests dreams. Without further a do I'll allow the creations to speak from them selves this evening. Thank you

Luke is a 20-year tattoo artist with a diverse range of talents, including painting, sculpting, and pumpkin carving. He was featured on Food Network's Halloween Wars (season 13) for his pumpkin carving. His work spans drawing, painting, and sculpting, all with impressive speed.

I can't wait to throw down and compete with the area's bravest artists! SHREDDER LIVES FOR BATTLE!