Andrea is an Ecuadorian illustrator passionate about exploring nature, cycling, and listening to Pink Floyd. She works with both traditional and digital media, using color and composition to express emotions and tell compelling stories. Her art reflects a deep connection to the world around her and a dedication to emotional storytelling.

Ghazal is a visual artist based in Ottawa, Canada, working primarily with acrylics and water-based media. Her practice blends abstract and figurative styles, drawing inspiration from nature, dreams, and human experience. Whether through vibrant color compositions or minimalist monochrome pieces, Ghazal aims to evoke personal emotion in each viewer. Her work explores themes of femininity, transformation, and connection through fine art, custom paintings, sketching, and mixed media.

Hardi Vora is an artist and maker at Arto’holic who brings creativity to life through a wide range of mediums. From painting, sketching, and murals to pottery, charcoal drawing, and clay charm making, she continues to explore new ways to express her artistic vision. Known for her vibrant, “feel-good” style, Hardi’s work spreads joy and positivity, offering visual treats that uplift the spirit and brighten communities.

JJ is a painter inspired by the mood, energy, and rhythm of house music. He began painting after a friend encouraged him to enter an Art Battle—likely because he couldn’t stop talking about it—and that push became a turning point. Two years later, JJ continues to chase that same creative spark, developing a style defined by bold colors, sharp transitions, and a pop-art edge, while recently exploring taped landscapes that balance clean geometry with striking contrasts.

Julia is a high school art teacher and lifelong, multi-passionate artist who loves creating vibrant and colorful artworks that spark joy and wonder in viewers. She enjoys painting furry friends, expressive portraits, sci-fi futurism, and more!

Kareem is an artist and aspiring architect focused on gaining experiences that will prepare him for a future in the architectural field. His work explores a personal balance between novelty and necessity, often featuring impressionistic elements, thoughtful composition, and expressive use of color. Passionate about painting, Kareem continues to strengthen his artistic voice through art battles and showcase events.

Laura Perreault of Inspired by Life Art Studio is an Ottawa artist painting interpretive landscapes that blend place and emotion. Inspired by kayak outings and local wanderings, her art celebrates everyday beauty. At Art Battle, Laura thrives on the energy of creating in the moment and, most of all, the sense of connection—whether with fellow artists, the crowd, or Ottawa’s close-knit creative community that gathers again and again at events across the city.

Mandy’s art explores the connection between people and the places they inhabit. Her landscapes convey the calm and strength of nature, while her portraits reveal the individuality and soul of each person she paints. Through this dialogue between subject and setting, Mandy captures the essence of both humanity and the natural world.

Marc works primarily with paper-based media, including watercolor, ink, pastel, charcoal, and pencil. He focuses on drawing from live subjects such as art models, urban landscapes, and portraits. Striving to preserve classical composition elements, Marc blends tradition with modernity by creating sketches based on careful observation or, more recently, from memory.

Melanie is a graphic designer and cosplay creator based in Ottawa, ON, with a passion for art. When she’s not drawing original characters, she’s often inventing new cryptids. She is also a proud girl mom and dog mom.

Michel-Antoine Renaud is an artist from Gatineau-Ottawa with over 25 years of experience in painting. Renowned for his vibrant colors and striking compositions, his work has been showcased in numerous regional venues over the past decade. In 2024, Michel-Antoine proudly represented Ottawa at the national finals of the Art Battle Canada competition in Toronto, continuing to captivate art enthusiasts with his distinctive style.