
AB2923 – Toronto
April 22 @ 7:30 pm EDT

Art Battle Toronto Spring Fling – April 22, 2025
Doors @ 7:30pm / Painting @ 8:15pm
The Great Hall – 1087 Queen St West, Toronto, ON
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at www.artbattle.com/artists!
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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
Vidhi Kelaiya
Instagram: Vk_la_artista
Vidhi is a passionate artist inspired by her environment. She loves exploring a diverse range of themes and experimenting with various mediums. Her appreciation for pop art is growing steadily. Vidhi views painting as a means to find inner peace and express creativity, with the goal of sharing these qualities with her community.
"As an emerging artist, I find solace in capturing the breathtaking beauty of our surroundings through vibrant and bold brushstrokes. Working primarily with oil and acrylic mediums, I aim to evoke emotions and spark imagination in those who experience my art."
Hasibush Shaheed
Instagram: hasibushaheed
Hasibush is back! Previously a realistic painter, he has transitioned to live painting. He enjoys color impressionism and is incorporating more abstraction into his artwork.
Martin Russocki
Instagram: martinrussocki
Martin, an artist with a background in architecture, creates emotionally expressive artwork across painting and sculpture. His work explores themes like urban living, personal growth, and fantasy. He’s attended Burning Man, invented award-winning board games, and created art for figures like King Charles and Trump. Martin is skilled in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, clay, and metal.
Thank you for your support. It’s going to be an awesome event. I’m in it to win it ! 😄
maddy rivard
Instagram: rivvartt
Maddy studied painting at OCAD University and has been creating art since childhood, inspired by her artist father. She works in various mediums, though she’s often covered in paint. Maddy loves putting her unique spin on everyday subjects. As a passionate mental health advocate, she explores the challenges of mental illness through her art. In her free time, Maddy enjoys animals, drag, a glass of wine, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
“Maddy Rivard is a 23 year old artist who resides here in Toronto and Studied painting at OCAD University. She always says she held a paintbrush before a pacifier! Taking up art ever since she was little w her artist father teaching her everything she knows! Using just about every medium under the sun she always found herself covered in paint the most… Maddy loves to paint just about anything.. but especially taking everyday things and adding an her own twist to them. Maddy is also an immense Mental Health advocate and does lots of work surrounding the trials and tribulations that surround mental illness. Maddy loves animals, drag, a glass of vino and her family and friends most of all.”
Isabella crotty
Instagram: itsbellacrotty
Isabella explores her evolving human experience through various art styles, letting intuition guide her as she paints and draws. Each piece reveals something new about herself, with collections reflecting different eras of her life and the changes she’s undergone. She embraces a mix of hyperrealism, abstract, colorful, and surreal styles, allowing her art to find owners who connect with it deeply.
HEY everyone! Painting is my form of human exploration. Experimenting with different art styles is how I best represent who I am at a certain point in time. That being said, Art Battle is a moment we will share together forever and that I will never forget! I can’t wait to meet all of the other contestants and audience members! Please don’t hesitate to come say hi during the event on April 22nd! 💕
Santiago
Instagram: Santi_got_art
Santiago is a young artist studying illustration, eager to experiment with new methods and styles. Passionate about working from life, he draws inspiration from his travels and diverse cultures. His work ranges from expressive to subdued, and he enjoys working with pencil, pen and ink, collage, and acrylic paint, alongside exploring sculpture and printmaking.
Hey I am Santiago Tkach a young artist looking to leave a mark and a good time!
Wanrapa Suraso
Instagram: Artbykung
Wanrapa Suraso is a Bangkok born, Canadian artist based in Toronto. Always interested in the arts, becoming a painter was a natural evolution for her. Primarily a self-taught artist, Wanrapa has travelled North America, Asia and Europe to study and develop her acrylic painting skills. She specializes in acrylic painting, tote bag painting, card and print making, as well as mural design and painting.
My best is painting without a plan on blank canvas. I hope my art inspires you to enjoying the world of art 🙂
Dragana Vucetic
Dragana holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts and has 25 years of experience. She is always seeking beauty in the world around her, even in the smallest things, finding inspiration everywhere. While her specialty is oil on canvas, she also enjoys working with acrylic paints.
Hello everyone,
My name is Dragana and I am very happy to be the part of this great artistic journey...
Tyler Ball
Instagram: distilledemotion
Tyler crafts powerful, dynamic pieces with remarkable speed and intensity, reflecting his passion for art. By blending various styles and techniques, he brings a fresh approach to each Art Battle. Prepare to witness the vibrant artistry of Tyler Ball, whose passion for painting is as bold as the colors he chooses. Renowned for transforming scenes into life within moments, Tyler is more than an artist—he’s a storyteller, with each canvas telling its own compelling story.
With great speed and intensity Tyler always creates powerful pieces that showcase his passion for art. Through his use of several different styles and techniques he always brings something new to each ArtBattle!
Mariia Charuta
Instagram: mariyacharuta
Mariia views her art as a diary, with each piece capturing her emotions and thoughts at a specific moment in time. Her work is vibrant, emotional, and provocative, often featuring distorted figures, faces, and scenes that reflect her inner emotional state. Through mediums like acrylic, oil, and mixed media on canvas panels, she seeks to convey the way she perceives the world, using bold, contorted forms to represent her unique perspective.
My art is a diary, each piece - a snapshot of my emotions and worries in that moment. Come see me paint my feelings live in front of you!
Anthony Italiano
Arpad Szoke
Arpad delves into a range of art forms, including watercolor, oil, digital, and 3D art. Constantly learning, he relishes the creative journey. On his show, The Creative Show with Arpad, he shares his process and creates new pieces live. Watercolor is his favorite medium; drawn to its spontaneity and the challenge it presents.
It's lovely to see everyone out enjoying creative expression. Human expression.