JNC is an artist based in Sydney, exploring the spaces between emotion and imagination through layered textures, muted tones, and bold strokes. Her work delves into inner landscapes, identity, and memory, creating pieces that evoke connection and personal reflection. With an intuitive process, she blends traditional and experimental techniques, using mood-driven compositions to express complex emotions without words. JNC believes art is a personal mirror, capturing hidden stories and feelings.

In the rush of the moment, instinct takes over — and that’s when the real magic happens. Art Battle is not just about speed; it's about trusting the story your hands are trying to tell. I’m here to paint emotions that feel alive, raw, and a little unexpected. Can’t wait to share this journey with you — one brushstroke at a time."

Michael Lake is a visual artist from Sydney with 20 years of experience. His work blends surrealist imagery, ocean and desert themes, using spray paint and acrylics. With a background in street art, life drawing at the Julian Ashton Art School, and glassblowing, Michael’s creative process often feels like a discovery, merging street art foundations with fine art aspirations.

Michael Lake is a visual artist from Sydney. His current work focuses on surrealist imagery, ocean and desert themes, using spray paint and acrylics.

Ella is an artist whose bold, colorful work is inspired by the ocean, nature, and floral themes. Her painting style leans toward abstract impressionism, while her pen drawings are intricate and pattern-filled. Passionate about ocean conservation, she transforms broken surfboards—difficult to recycle—into vibrant artworks using Posca pens and paint.

hey, i’m Ella!
a brit living in sydney in the hope to pursue her dreams in becoming an artist.
so thanks for coming along and supporting me today. i hope this will bring many exciting things for me and my career!
i am always looking at new ways to step out my comfort zone, push myself and build confidence doing things i love — and art is definitely one of those things. my artwork is heavily influenced by the ocean, nature and botanicals and i hope you can feel my love for these things through my work! always smiling and enjoying what i do!
so thanks for the support

Jurate has been teaching drawing and color at Torrens University for 15 years. She has also led the Sydney Watercolor Meetup for 6 years, offering weekly demos. With two solo exhibitions to her name, Jurate embraces the watercolor process, using it to engage her audience and work on a large scale (1.5m x 1m on Arches 600gsm). Her skills include drawing, ink, watercolor, and digital media.

Embracing the flow and letting the colours find their own path. Seeking lightness and inspiration in the people around me.

Carly finds inspiration in painting portraits and merging art forms. As an educator and capoeirista, she uses art to explore and investigate history and concepts. She enjoys blending different art forms and incorporating cultural motifs with complementary colors. Her expertise includes painting, mixed media, and design.

Grateful to be apart of this!! Always keen to have a live paint session with an awesome audience

Sara is an illustrator and painter with a passion for capturing deeper meaning in her work. She specializes in graphic design, traditional illustration with ink, watercolor, and acrylics, and photography. Her portraits reveal what lies beneath the surface, and she also enjoys creating storyboards as a hobby.

Let’s enjoy imagination moments!

Mark is a contemporary impressionist painter who thrives on capturing the world through quick, intuitive, and expressive brushwork. He especially enjoys painting outdoors from life and is passionate about life drawing and painting. Mark developed an early appreciation for the interplay of light, color, and form, inspired by the Impressionists' ability to capture fleeting moments and atmospheric nuance. Through his artistic journey, he has met some of the most fascinating people and looks forward to connecting with many more.

I paint mainly contemporary impressionist work. I love painting outside from life and doing life drawing and painting. I've met some of the most interesting people I know through art and hope to meet a lot more!

Chris Vidal is a contemporary realist artist living in Sydney, Australia. His interest in the arts started at a very young age. He taught himself how to paint in oil because he was interested in oil painting. He eventually gave up his longtime job to pursue a career as a professional artist. His most recent paintings are a variety of still life and travel-inspired depictions of the Australian landscape.

As an artist, my work is all about connecting people with the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Whether I’m painting vast landscapes, quiet still lifes, or expressive skies, I always aim to create something that brings a sense of peace, reflection, or wonder into people’s lives.

Tonight’s challenge is a bit different—creating something meaningful in such a short amount of time, under the watchful eyes of all of you! But I embrace it fully. It’s a rare and wonderful opportunity to share not just the finished work, but the raw, honest process of creation itself.

Thank you for your energy, your presence, and your support. Let’s make this a memorable night filled with creativity and inspiration!

James works in film and TV designing sets and props, but when he’s not on set, he’s in the studio making a beautiful mess. He's always wanted to be a designer of some variety and art is always a big part of that. His inspiration comes from the streets of Sydney’s Inner West and the raw, rebellious energy of growing up there in the '90s. His paintings can feel like scenes from a film, carefully framed and cinematic.

My artistic journey has been an ever-evolving part of my life. I probably jump around styles and mediums depending on my surroundings and the people around me, but always thinking about how to put parts of myself or history into it. That's mostly where I get my inspiration from and I love that I'll find more inspiring artists at the Art Battle!

Karl is a digital artist by day and an analog artist by night. He has a passion for painting science fiction, body horror, and cats. With fifteen years of professional experience, Karl has worked as an illustrator and concept artist in both gaming studios and freelance environments, contributing to projects across the gaming and film industries.

My name is Karl, I'm a digital artist as my day job and an analog artist by night. I love to paint science fiction, body horror and cats.

Vashti is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends realism with abstraction to create bold, colorful, and playful pieces that blur the line between the human form and the environment. Influenced by her practice in pole dancing and aerial arts, her art captures a strong sense of movement and freedom. She works across various mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, and photography.

Vikash is a fashion visual designer driven by a passion for bold color, texture, and expressive art. Inspired by his muse Aishwarya Rai, he’s painted over 100 portraits capturing her timeless beauty. Blending fashion and fine art, his work is fearless and romantic. From oil painting to digital media, Vikash lets each creation follow the moment. He designs daily fashion content—styling, trend forecasting, and storytelling through fabric, nature, and photography.

Hi, I’m Vikash — a fashion visual designer who lives and breathes fashion, beauty, and art.

Playing with color and texture is not just my job; it’s my passion. Whether I’m designing fashion content or painting on canvas, I find joy in the balance, the boldness, and the beauty of expression.

My work is fearless, romantic, and unapologetically bold. I treat my paintings like a fashion palette—layering colors, shapes, and textures to bring emotions to life. Every piece I create is a celebration of freedom, beauty, and experimentation.

One of my deepest inspirations has always been my muse, Aishwarya Rai(former miss world and Bollywood legend) Since childhood, I’ve been captivated by her grace and presence—and I’ve painted over 100 portraits of her. To me, she embodies timeless beauty.

I don’t limit myself to any one medium. While I’m currently in love with oil painting, I’ve explored and enjoyed everything from digital to mixed media. For me, the medium depends on the moment and the muse.

In my professional work, I create digital fashion content every day—from styling, trend forecasting, and designing newsletters to storytelling through fabrics, nature, and photography. I aspire to weave beauty into all of my creations