Bashiru is an artist looking to get back into his creative practice. His work is often freestyle, and he enjoys drawing caricatures. He has been sketching and drawing for as long as he can remember.

Thank you for having me! Let's have a great time today!

Junie is a 7-year-old artist with a vivid imagination, inviting viewers on a journey to places fueled by his love and joy. He has been drawing for most of his life and has had the opportunity to collaborate on exciting pieces with past winner Ewerks. Markers and crayons are his preferred mediums.

IDOL is a graffiti artist from Philadelphia, skilled in painting and drawing. His art symbolizes a life free of worry, stress, and drama, where any challenge can be overcome and embraced. For IDOL, "Stay free" is more than just a phrase; it's a statement and guide to living a long, healthy life.

I hope you enjoy watching me work my magic and my art as well as the entire show!

iMeanItsArt is a 22-year-old creative from Roseland who paints, tattoos, and creates murals throughout Chicago. Her style blends portraiture with botanical surrealism, inspired by her spiritual journey and real-life experiences. With nearly 40 murals completed, she also works as a tattoo artist and youth art instructor. iMeanItsArt works with a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, charcoal, pastels, digital art, and sculpture, always focusing on originality, speed, and creativity.

Peace! I’m a 22 year old multifaceted creative from the Roseland. I paint, tattoo and produce murals all over Chicago. Super excited to share my craft at this year’s battle.

KOUK is a Chicago-based artist and U.S. Navy veteran whose work blends abstract forms, bold colors, and symbolic storytelling. Drawing from his military and fabrication experience, his paintings explore the tension between structure and chaos, discipline and spontaneity. His art, whether abstract or figurative, reflects themes of resilience, transformation, and the evolving nature of identity.

Watch creativity come to life! I’m KOUK, a U.S. Navy veteran and Chicago-based artist, bringing bold colors, raw energy, and controlled chaos to the stage. Join me as I turn the pressure into passion!

Madeline enjoys exploring anime cartoon realism and has fun experimenting with different expressions in her art. She focuses on drawing and sketching.

Excited to make art and see everyone else’s art!

Jennifer is a 15-year-old artist who draws in a semi-realistic style, though she is flexible in her approach. Her art is expressive and vibrant, and she has been drawing for five years. Jennifer is most comfortable working traditionally and using digital drawing platforms, with some experience in painting.

Tyshondra, a Chicago, IL native, creates artwork that tells stories of life. She has been painting for two years and works on her own pieces while also being open to new commissions. Tyshondra enjoys sharing her work in galleries and other spaces. She loves painting, especially portraits, and finds inspiration in capturing the essence of her subjects.

I am open for work and I am not working under no contract in addition, an art director . I am open to connect with galleries and art museums in addition, I am opening to teaching art

Apollonia loves drawing people. She is working on realism, though her style is currently more cartoonish. She started drawing when she was 4 years old and is now 11, soon turning 12. Her family is made up of artists, and her dad is the host.

Xuân-Khuê is 9 years old and enjoys art. She likes to create art for fun using materials like cardboard, pipe cleaners, and paper. She enjoys painting and drawing as well. Her favorite activities include paper crafting, building structures without tape or glue, drawing, painting, and working with clay.