Q is a multidisciplinary artist who uses oil paint, acrylics, magazine paper, and scripture. He enjoys working with magazine paper for its flexibility, allowing him to bring texture and movement to his subjects. Q pushes the boundaries of live painting by combining paint and magazine paper, often focusing on themes of happy people and cultural expression.

Josi is a Senior Art Director and designer by day, and an artist by night. A fan of robots, cyberpunk, and monsters, she often sketches strangers in cafes when not working in her home studio. Using acrylics and oils, Josi is a self-taught artist who continually pushes the boundaries of her art style. She explores themes of duality, blurring the lines between beauty and the grotesque, simplicity and chaos, reason and absurdity.

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.

Can’t wait to paint against some of the best talent in NB! See you all at the Kent!

Mary Garoutte is a professional visual artist based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Garoutte is a teacher, mentor, and active facilitator in art education through the public and private sphere. She has spent most of her artistic career traveling between the US and Canada, and has exhibited throughout Canada and internationally, notably at the University of Ulsan in Ulsan, South Korea.

Looking forward to competing again (12 years strong) and starting the New Year 2025 with Art Battle. 🙂

Dan primarily paints wildlife and is based in Saint John. He has previously participated in Art Battle, as well as in Art Battle fundraisers.

Kayla designs with heart, often described as "quirky," a quality that shines through her artwork. Inspired by her mom, her studio work keeps her memories alive and motivates her to be the best mom she can be. Trained in acrylic and oil, Kayla’s projects often focus on women’s health, holiday fun for kids, and overcoming mental health challenges.

Thank you for supporting Art Battle; participating in this competition is such a fun and therapeutic practice. Most of my projects focus on women's health, epic holiday pre-k fun, and overcomming mental health crisis. Looking forward to sharing a fun concept tonight, hope you enjoy the show 🙂

Stacy creates art in various forms, including painting and carving, with a focus on faces, nature, and the surreal. While she primarily creates for her own enjoyment, she has also taught painting classes. Stacy is a skilled 3D pumpkin carver and works with oils and acrylics for painting, as well as pumpkins and wood for carving.

Lola is a self-taught artist and professional live painter with 12 years of experience. She enjoys deep, focused studio sessions as well as collaborating with an art collective during music shows and festivals. Lola is also a resident artist at the Kennedy Street House.

Artist name: Lola
Self taught artist, professional live painter for 12 years. Enjoys those deep dive moments in studio, as well as being with a collaborative art collective during music shows and festivals.

Alaurea's art is a vibrant explosion of color and imagination, blending whimsical fantasy with abstract flair. She loves to mix dreamy landscapes with quirky characters, inviting others to get lost in a swirl of color and creativity.

My art is a vibrant explosion of colour and imagination, blending whimsical fantasy with abstract flair. I love to mix dreamy landscapes with quirky characters, inviting you to get lost in a swirl of colour and creativity. Think of it as a visual adventure where the only rule is to let your imagination run wild!

Coryna is a versatile artist based in Saint John, working primarily with textiles, pottery, and painting. Drawing inspiration from her travels across Canada, she explores various mediums, including watercolors, acrylics, sewing, knitting, and photography. Coryna is excited to experiment with oil paints and stained glass in the future.

Namaste, friends! May your hearts be open and receptive to the joy of art, and the ecstasy of creativity.

Jeff Scott has been an art teacher in the Saint John area for many decades and has recently retired from full time teaching. Jeff loves art, theatre and music and is excited to participate in tonight's Art Battle.

Jeff Scott has been an art teacher in the Saint John area for many decades and has recently retired from full time teaching. Jeff loves art, theatre and music and is excited to participate in tonight's Art Battle.