Ariel is a full time self-taught artist, born and raised in Toronto. She offers services as a face painter, live painter, apparel and bottle painter, murals, commissions in watercolors and acrylics. Her style comes from her vivid imagination, her dreams and visions. Her goal in creation is to make you feel something, no matter the emotion as long as it arrives, she believes her art has accomplished what it had to.

Farmin is a self-taught visual artist whose work explores the emotional landscapes of the natural world through vivid color and bold contrast. Rooted in surrealist expression and abstract realism, her paintings often blend elements of dreamlike scenery with symbolic forms—such as lone trees or expansive skies—that evoke reflection, solitude, and transformation. Drawing inspiration from the intensity of dusk and dawn, Farmin uses layered acrylics and expressive brushwork to invite viewers into immersive environments where emotion and environment converge.

Gianfranco Bozzo is a painter and educator whose work connects classical realist technique with contemporary culture. Trained at the Florence Academy of Art, he explores dignity, identity, and modern life through still-life and figurative painting. He has taught art in Toronto, Berlin, and Kuala Lumpur. Beyond painting, Bozzo has developed an independent art brand, sold an NFT, and created viral sports-themed works.

Giovanna Galuppo is a dynamic multimedia artist and passionate activist based in Toronto, originally hailing from Caracas, Venezuela.
Giovanna’s vibrant paintings celebrate the richness of life. Her distinctive style radiates joy and movement, capturing the essence of human experience and the sheer vibrancy of being alive. She explores the essence of humanity and our impact on the world through her art, delving into social and physical interactions with a keen, inquisitive eye.

Jayda is an 18‑year‑old self‑taught visual artist still shaping her style, often blending abstract and figurative work. Inspired by artists like Kehinde Wiley, Camila Salinas, and Van Gogh, she also draws ideas from family and friends. Her paintings tell stories, honor resilience, and celebrate the journeys and passions of those around her.

Jo Betancourt, born in Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic, is a painter and mixed‑media artist. He reworks pop culture through portraits of celebrities, models, and politicians, layering ink, spray, and brush for pieces that feel both soft and raw. Jo’s been part of collectives like Arte Amor and Colando Alegría, and now runs his studio while teaching drawing and art history back home.

Kyla is a Toronto-based, New Orleans bred full-time artist with a passion for utilizing her ADHD and Mental health to intuitively guide her paintbrush. Her process is playful, colorful, and maximalist, so every viewer will see something different, depending on their perspective. With a background in both realism and abstraction, her work embodies hyper detailed psychedelic abstractions with a cubist touch (mostly facial organs) that represent emotional states and the energy of the room.

Marcus is an art, life, and texture enthusiast who’s dabbled in everything from political cartoons to murals with the City of Toronto. He’s explored digital design, illustration, motion graphics, 3D, and sculpture, but painting—especially pop and street‑inspired work—has become his focus. His art mixes humor, emotion, and bold visuals, aiming to spark smiles, questions, and connection.

Montina describes her process as channeling repressed emotions onto the canvas, resulting in expressive, figurative art with distorted gestures and irrational flesh tones. Drawing from psychological theories and deeper, often overlooked topics, she translates these ideas into dynamic, aggressive mark-making.

Roberto has been drawing since age seven, starting with Michelangelo‑inspired themes and portraits of his siblings. He moved from wildlife and fantasy art to French classical painting, studying at the Academy of Realist Art. His watercolors appeared in the film Wish Upon and in Portugal’s press. Now based in Lindsay, he’s building an artist resort and co‑founded a plein air committee with the Kawartha Arts Network.

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.

Vinh is a professional hairstylist in Toronto who loves art and impasto oil palette knife painting.