Veronika’s artistic journey began in 2017 after a transformative experience at a Buddhist monastery, which inspired her to incorporate mindfulness into her creative process. Her work, which explores emotion and memory, has been exhibited in Paris, Germany, and Lugano, and she placed second in the Golden Time Talent art competition in London. Recently, one of her pieces was selected for collaboration with luxury brand Lemonwood for an upcoming collection of high-end fashion accessories.

I'm here to steal your hearts with my art! Consider yourselves warned!

Sam is a contemporary artist based in London, specializing in fluid art (paint pouring). Using water, heat, gravity, and chance instead of traditional brushes, she creates unpredictable, organic effects. Sam enjoys how fluid art invites viewers to interpret the work, encouraging a break from perfectionism and expectations. With a background in Fine Art and a degree in 3D Digital Animation, she works across various mediums.

My first ever Art Battle, I cant wait to take part and meet the other Amsterdam artists!

Fieke is an artist who paints emotion, blending her studies in psychology with a love for nature—especially plants. Her work ranges from playful depictions of the natural world to deeper reflections on psychological struggles. Hidden meanings often emerge the longer you look, with layered symbols woven throughout. Fieke works in pen and paint, occasionally incorporating sculpture and 3D elements to enrich her expressive, thought-provoking pieces.

It has been my dream to be a professional artist ever since I was born. My sister (Marleen Vijgen) has been a huge inspiration, and every day I get closer to my goal!

Alex is a former New York lawyer turned full-time painter and performer, now based in Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersection of painting and performance, focusing on vulnerability and self-discovery. After years of supporting other artists, she began sharing her own creations in 2021. Through her paintings, sculptures, and live performances, Alex seeks to reveal her true self, unfiltered and without pretense, inviting the audience into her creative process.

Hey! Alex here, New York lawyer turned full-time painter and performer living in Amsterdam, here to make some twenty minute magic for you 🙂

Mihai is a visual artist whose work sparks conversation and invites contemplation. His art serves as a visual exploration of emotions, transforming the intangible into tangible brushstrokes. Mihai primarily works with acrylics and oils, utilizing these mediums to play with texture and depth. With experience creating murals, paintings, prints, illustrations, and portraits for various clients, he also holds a master's degree in fine arts. His goal is to share his passion for art and inspire others through his creations.

Criticize and judge so artists can do better.

Szilvia is a self-taught artist based in Amsterdam, exploring raw emotions tied to love, heartbreak, identity, and healing. Originally from Hungary, her art is deeply personal, often dark and honest, aiming to evoke feeling rather than just visual impact. She works with mixed media on canvas, using acrylics, charcoal, and PanPastel in monochrome with touches of red to convey emotional depth and intensity.

I work with mixed media on canvas, using symbolism to explore identity,
inner conflict, and transformation. My art invites viewers to connect with the feelings they usually keep hidden. It might get messy — feelings usually are.

Nabila is an Indonesian-born figurative painter, raised in the UAE and based in The Hague. Her practice blends traditional painting with early internet and Y2K digital aesthetics, exploring themes of memory, youth, and emotional fragmentation. Originally focused on mental health and identity, her work has evolved to use digital collage—combining drawing, photography, and design—to challenge and expand the language of figurative painting.

I am here for the fun and giggles, to share my thoughts and feelings to the audience!

Paulo Correia, known as Yoyo, is a versatile artist, actor, and model. He emigrated to Portugal with his mother at the age of one in search of a safer, more stable life. From an early age, Yoyo was drawn to the arts, participating in school activities and dreaming of becoming a painter. His artistic name, "Yoyo," reflects both his childhood and personal journey.

Art is more than a passion for me—it’s my survival. I’ve suffered deeply and been through things that left marks on my soul. But I never stopped fighting to change my world. Through art, I found a way to do that—to create a space where pain turns into beauty, and struggle becomes expression. My work reflects my inner world, the dark and the light, the rough moments and the healing ones. Art gives me freedom, and the most beautiful part is sharing that freedom with others—connecting, feeling, creating together. Thank you for being here and being part of this journey

Jom is a full-time artist who specializes in Magic: The Gathering card illustrations, acrylic painting, comics, wall art, miniatures, and clay sculpture. Renowned for his speed and originality, he blends elements of cartoon, anime, fine art, and fantasy to forge a distinctive artistic style. His highly detailed work showcases a sculptor’s sensibility, expressed through the medium of acrylics.

I have returned to redeem my honor! Looking so much forward to showing off my brushwork techniques!

Emilia is an artist with a deep love for color, especially in painting. She works with a variety of surfaces and techniques, from watercolors and oils to acrylics, often painting on clothes, wood, and furniture. To Emilia, life without color is simply boring—she embraces every hue. Her artistic practices include oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, colored pencils, digital paintings, sculptures, bleach painting, and clothing design.

I am obsessed with colours. Life is to short to not use them all!

Yi-Ting is a Taiwan-born illustrator based in Amsterdam, working in both digital and traditional media, as well as 2D animation. Her colorful, manga-influenced style features comical figures and playful storytelling. She was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2024 and ranked in the top 50 of the IlloBoom! Illustration Summit Challenge. Since starting her freelance career in 2023, she has worked with clients like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and SnapShot, and has exhibited at events such as London and Amsterdam Comic Con.

Thank you everyone for coming and i hope that everybody have a fun and inspiring evening! 🙂