
AB3008 – Philadelphia
June 27 @ 6:00 pm EDT

Art Battle Philadelphia – June 27, 2025
Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 6:30pm
Spin Philadelphia – 211 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Join us again in Philadelphia for a night full of live art!
Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.
Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
Art Battle Philadelphia is an All Ages event.
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
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
Yana Sulina
Instagram: Sulina13
Yana is a Ukrainian artist and professional tattooist with a background in academic drawing and design. Her work blends realism, symbolism, and emotional storytelling through vibrant compositions that explore strength and fragility. She has exhibited across Europe and worked internationally as a tattoo artist while developing personal painting projects. Growing up in a small village, Yana’s deep connection to nature shapes her art. Skilled in oil and acrylic painting, digital design, and color theory, she specializes in realism with soft transitions, notably merging her painting and tattoo work in her “Flamebrush” project.
Get ready for bold contrasts and raw emotion - I’m bringing fire to the canvas!
Afnan zarea
Instagram: Afnanzarea
Afnan is a visual artist specializing in painting and drawing. She works with oil and acrylic paints and creates drawings using pencils, pens, and charcoal. She also explores mixed media artwork.
Jessica Campos
Instagram: jesscamposillustrations
Jessica’s work combines portraiture with psychological themes, exploring the human psyche and internal emotions through expressive art. A graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, she is now a full-time middle school art teacher and has recently launched a live portrait business. While her strengths lie in oil painting and charcoal drawing, Jessica enjoys experimenting with photography, sculpture, and installations, embracing a wide range of artistic mediums.
My work is an extension of the emotional and existential threads that shape my lived experience. I am excited to compete and showcase my work in a way that is incredibly out of my element. This is a reminder to stay curious, take chances, and enjoy the vastness the world has to offer.
Rebecca Sweigart
Instagram: bexart.42
Rebecca is a multidisciplinary artist and painter whose work explores identity, emotional maturity, and the human condition through a semi-surrealist lens. Grounded in color theory, she creates emotionally resonant pieces using oil paint and digital tools. With a Master’s in Interactive Media Arts from NYU, Rebecca blends art with technology, working in AR, app design, and digital storytelling.
I’m so excited to paint with everyone at my first Art Battle! I may be new here, but I’m not coming to play - I’m coming to slay (with a brush, of course).
Cassandra Lees
Instagram: cassandra.lees.art
Cassandra is an acrylic painter inspired by Impressionism and bold color contrasts. Though she works as a chemical engineer by day, painting remains her true passion. She recently won an art battle in Reno, Nevada, before relocating to Philadelphia. Primarily working with brush and knife in acrylics, Cassandra has also begun exploring digital art.
This is my third art battle, but my first since moving to Philly! Excited to meet everyone 🙂
Will Kaiser
Instagram: will_kaiser_art
Will is a NYC-based painter with 16 years of experience, whose work blends realism, abstraction, and pop influences. His art often reflects his family and childhood icons, with fatherhood recently becoming a major inspiration. He works with spray paint and brush techniques to bring his vision to life.
Hi there! I do this because people should hold onto their inner child!
James Patterson
Instagram: katrinajamesart
James is a Philadelphia-based artist and illustrator who paints people and urban environments, primarily using oil but also working with gouache and acrylics. His art reflects his mood, and these days, his vibrant, joyful work mirrors a happier chapter in his life. In addition to canvas pieces, he’s created murals, including one featured in Miami’s Wynwood district.
Im excited to participate in the event and looking forward to being amongst fellow artist and art lovers.
Geraldo The King of Transit Gonzalez
Instagram: @TheKingofTransit
Can wait for round 2
Marie Carmel
Instagram: mariecarmelcreates
Mark your calendars! Catch me live at ArtBattle Philadephia on June 27 for paint, passion, and a little friendly chaos. Let’s make it unforgettable.
Jdubcustoms
Instagram: @jdubcustoms
This is my first time doing live painting and I’m super excited to see what I can do!!!