Alex is a multidisciplinary artist from Omaha, Nebraska, working in contemporary drawing and digital art. Known for figurative compositions, narrative illustrations, and live performance drawing, his work explores texture, volume, value, and composition while rethinking traditional ideas of finish and concept in favor of direct, instinctual expression.

Ash is a pretty new painter and an avid doodler who’s rarely without a marker in hand—Sharpies are basically a daily essential. They love experimenting with acrylics and digital art, picking up skills organically over time (no formal training, just years of learning alongside their mom). Currently on a journey to find their unique artistic voice, Ash leans into a cartoonist style, drawing inspiration from legends like Don Bluth, Steve Garcia, and plenty more along the way.

Candi J works across multiple disciplines, creating bold acrylic paintings, custom jackets, graffiti-inspired mixed media, and Afro-centric pieces. She is also active as a singer, rapper, songwriter, and tattoo artist, bringing her creativity into both visual and performing arts.

Christopher is an independent, natural‑born artist who works across all mediums. He’s known for creating original pieces, with three successful art events, public murals, and contributions to the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation shaping his creative path.

Duke returns to the Art Battle scene after competing in multiple events over the past few years. He uses art therapy to express how he sees the world, exploring different mediums with a focus on painting and inking. His work leans into dank abstract expressionism, often using either the absence of color or heavy, bold tones to shape his designs.

Jordan is an illustrator, comic artist, and animator known for bright colors, dynamic action, and humor running through everything he makes—from monsters to everyday politics. He loves turning the unsettling into something funny and engaging. A self-taught creative, he also teaches animation and runs his freelance business, Jordan Scribbles LLC. Whether working digitally or getting his hands messy with paint, he’s all about creating art that sticks—and he’s ready to battle.

Mark has loved drawing since childhood, spending each day sketching whatever came to mind. Over the years, he has seen his skills progress, which continues to motivate him to create more and pursue his passion for art.

Mikaela is a mixed-nationality artist from a small town in Nebraska on a soul-seeking journey through creation. She’s self-taught, with just a few classes in high school, and has been learning as she goes ever since. The more she learns, the more there is to discover—but one thing she knows for sure is how much she loves creating and connecting with others who feel the same way.

Vicente is a 35‑year‑old Latino artist living in Omaha, Nebraska. He’s been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember, learning entirely through trial and error. His inspiration comes from his love for his family and for art, often striking like a sudden flash that pushes him to create.