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June 24 @ 7:30 pm EDT

Art Battle Toronto City Championship! – June 24

Doors @ 7:30pm / Painting @ 8:15pm
The Great Hall – 1087 Queen St West, Toronto, ON

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Join us for an epic art showdown where creativity knows no bounds!
Regular season event winners and All-Stars from Toronto return for their chance to become the 2025 Toronto City Champion and head to the Canadian National Championships in July!
Come watch as artists transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of art in 3 rounds of just 20 minutes, and then help vote to determine the winner of the event!
All artwork will also be available for silent auction.
Art Battle Toronto is an All Ages event.

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Confirmed Competitors

Nisreen Askar

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Instagram: nisreenartstudio

Nisreen draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Mississauga—the sunrise, trees, sky, water, and boats often influencing her work. She specializes in landscapes, florals, and abstract pieces, using both palette knives and brushes to bring her vibrant visions to life. Nisreen believes her use of color evokes happiness, excitement, and love. She also shares her passion as an art instructor at Nisreen’s Art Studio.

From the artist:

Thank you I would like to expresses gratitude for your love and support, which is a source of my energy and motivation.

Robyn Lightwalker

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Instagram: Thelightwalker93

Robyn Lightwalker is a semi nomadic artist, currently based in Toronto. She specializes in murals, custom portrait illustration, free flow watercolors and so much more! Her colors are vibrant, her style is an ever-evolving mix of surreal impressionism and fantasy realism. She has painted in over 50 Art Battles since winning her first event in her hometown Hamilton in 2017.

From the artist:

Robyn Lightwalker is a semi nomadic artist, currently based in Toronto. She specializes in murals, custom portrait illustration, freeflow watercolours and so much more! Her colours are vibrant, her style is an ever-evolving mix of surreal impressionism and fantasy realism.

She has painted in over 50 Art Battles since winning her first event in her hometown Hamilton in 2017.

Katrina Cañedo

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Instagram: kat_cee

Katrina is a professional live painter, muralist and tattoo artist. Some past notable clients she’s worked with are Porsche, Lancôme, Samsung and Shopify to name a few. She mostly specializes in intuitive contemporary-abstract portraits influenced by various styles such as post-expressionism, surrealism and pop art. Her work aims to inspire her audience to expand their perceptions of subjects in a more colorful and nuanced way.

From the artist:

It’s always a privilege and honour to paint once again for the Art Battle Toronto. Looking forward to letting all the paint fly for the city finals!

Dinesh Subramanian

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Instagram: dinesh.at.toronto

Dinesh paints Toronto’s everyday moments in watercolors, capturing their fleeting beauty. This is his second time competing at Art Battle, where he shares his unique and loose style. His work shows how ordinary scenes can become something special through art.

From the artist:

Dinesh captures the day-to-day life of Toronto in watercolors, hoping that these fleeting moments resonate with others.

giovanna galuppo

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Instagram: Ggaluppoart

Giovanna is a mixed media artist and musician whose work raises awareness of global issues and explores humanity's impact on the world. She uses acrylics, painting, sculpture, and installation to convey themes of the Anthropocene, human-nature interactions, and the power of our actions. Passionate about the environment, Giovanna believes art can inspire positive change.

From the artist:

I’m beyond excited to share that I’ll be competing in the Art Battle City Finals! 🖌️🔥 This journey has been full of paint, splattered moments, late nights, and creative breakthroughs, and I couldn’t have done it without the love and encouragement from all of you.

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me along the way, whether you showed up, cheered me on, or simply believed in me. Your energy has meant the world. 💖

Now, it all comes down to this epic night!
Come out and be part of the magic — live painting, intense creativity, and one final chance to paint my heart out on that stage. I’d love to see some familiar faces in the crowd!

Olga Kholod

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Instagram: Olga.Kholod.art

Olga is a classically trained artist from Kyiv who explores the depth of realist art by blending tradition with experimentation. Now based in Toronto, she studies part-time at the Academy of Realist Art, where she continues to refine her skills in graphite, ink, charcoal, oil, and acrylic, while also creating digital illustrations. Drawn to the creative flow of making art, Olga uses her free time to push boundaries and explore new styles and techniques.

From the artist:

I’m excited to participate in the art battle again!

Jared Olsever

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Instagram: Jaredolsever

Jared, a versatile artist hailing from Toronto, delves into multiple artistic disciplines. Raised in the vibrant city, he has ventured into painting, digital media, portraiture, and figurative art. Employing robotics, fantasy elements, cartoons, and religious motifs, Jared vividly portrays the influence of programming in his upbringing and the world around him.

Tyler Ball

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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.

From the artist:

With great speed and intensity Tyler always creates powerful pieces that showcase his passion for art. Through his use of many different styles and techniques he always brings something new to each ArtBattle!

Sid

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Instagram: RANG_ART_BY_SID

Sid, a self-taught artist since childhood, finds joy in blending nature with characters to create thought-provoking art. With over 350 competition wins, his work is driven not by awards but by a passion for expression, connection, and storytelling through color. Painting makes him feel alive, and he hopes to continue as long as his hands and heart allow.

From the artist:

A self-taught artist since childhood, I’ve found joy in blending nature with characters—creating pieces that make you pause and think deeply.

With over 350+ art competitions won, this journey has never been about trophies—it's about expression, connection, and storytelling through color and form.

I paint not just to create, but to feel alive—and I hope to keep painting until my hands grow old and my heart still beats for the brush. 🌿🖌️

Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey.

Ariel Hosanny

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Instagram: Dreampaintart

Ariel returns with her multidisciplinary artistry, bringing dreams and visions to life on canvas. In addition to her skills as a professional face painter, she also hosts paint nights and creates custom artwork.

From the artist:

Can't wait to bring my style to the easel again! Ready to share more strangeness.

Pablo GIL

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Toronto-based artist Pablo Gil, originally from Argentina, has been pushing his artistic limits from a young age. His first passion was pencil drawing, and later he explored painting using various mediums like spray paint, airbrushing, and acrylics. Pablo's goal is to create impactful art that resonates with people from all walks of life, whether through tattoos, drawings, or paintings.

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Date:
June 24
Time:
7:30 pm EDT
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