Renee is a lifelong creative with a passion for painting, drawing, photography, and even gardening—anything that allows her to make art brings her joy. Her work often explores mood, emotion, or meaning, but she lets each piece take on a life of its own, following its natural direction. While her focus is typically on detailed botanicals, portraits, and landscapes, she continues to explore abstract influences, especially in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Looking forward to another art battle!.

Erik has been making art for most of his life, evolving from simple doodles in grade school notebooks to vibrant, eye-catching images that leap off the canvas. He takes pride in his ongoing artistic growth and constantly seeks creative opportunities wherever he can.

Looking forward to heading back to Pawtucket for June's Art Battle. It should be a awesome time..

AGONZA, a female artist based in Providence, has gained international recognition while remaining beloved locally. She holds the distinction of being one of the most prolific muralists in Rhode Island, actively engaging with the community for the past five years. AGONZA is a dedicated advocate for BIPOC youth empowerment, inspiring change on a global scale.

Gabriel Antonio is a self-taught artist whose vibrant, expressive style emerged during a time of personal change. Initially exploring paint pouring, he later embraced bold brushwork inspired by Van Gogh and the Impressionists. Known for using intense color and dynamic compositions, his work was featured in the 2021 Salem Arts Festival. As a member of the Salem Arts Association, Gabriel continues to explore the emotional power of color and movement.

Suzette is a contemporary landscape painter with a strong focus on trees and woodland scenes. Her work captures the emotional essence of Cape Cod landscapes, painted from memory. A lifelong artist, Suzette spent much of her career as a nurse before triumphing over cancer and dedicating herself fully to her art.
She works primarily with acrylics and acrylic gouache, often incorporating pencil, crayon, inks, and collage for a rich mixed media approach. Suzette is especially known for her bold and unconventional use of color.

Use all the colors! More is more!

Rhode Island-based black and grey tattoo artist and musician, Jay Santiago, returns with his striking portraits and bold use of color.

Guy tells stories through painting, often drawing on allegory and mythology. Inspired by his artist father’s adventurous life, he seeks his own experiences—from mountains to ocean depths—to fuel his work. He also embraces technology, using 3D, world-building, animation, and digital tools to expand what's creatively possible.

Looking forward to seeing you all there. If you are planning to attend, I would enjoy suggestions from the audience. So come prepared with some ideas. I will do my best to incorporate them into the painting.
Let's have some fun!

Jenny, an elementary art teacher for grades K-4, delights in inspiring others to explore their creativity. Her artistic pursuits span painting, ceramics, metalsmithing, and printmaking, drawing inspiration from light and emotions. Jenny consistently reminds her students that in art, there are no mistakes, only opportunities to explore and grow.

So happy to be back and create among so many talented local artists!