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AB3022 – Wilmington
June 28 @ 6:00 pm EDT

Art Battle Wilmington – June 28, 2025
Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 6:30pm
The Queen – 500 N Market St, Wilmington, DE
We’re back in Wilmington @ The Queen!
Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.
Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
Art Battle Wilmington is an All Ages event.
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
ARTISTS
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Khamari Smith
Instagram: Liquidartlife
Khamari Smith is a mix media artist from Catonsville Maryland. He has a variety of talents in multiple mediums such graphics arts, sculpture, resin and painting being his favorite of all due to its therapeutic nature. He has also worked on several large mural projects in Havre de Grace, MD. His most recent work has a surrealism focus with an intense contrast of fluid colors to evoke one’s emotion. His work can be found in private collections all over the U.S. and beyond.
Dakeim Tolson
Instagram: Tatman_tko
Dakeim is a versatile artist and full-time tattooist who explores conceptual ideas through a mix of mediums, including acrylic, spray paint, clay, body art, and collage.
This will be an amazing event and I’m super excited to participate and represent for my creative studio Kreators Mill
Itunu ogundipe
Instagram: Og_tunez
Itunu, a Delaware State University graduate, moved from Nigeria 12 years ago and has lived in Wilmington since. A professional artist for six years with over a decade of experience, his work explores life experiences and emotions. Skilled in acrylic, graphite, charcoal, and digital media, Itunu enjoys using his diverse skills to create and teach others, drawing inspiration from different perspectives and personal experiences.
I’m ready to show yall my best ability grab your ticket now let’s have fun
Alicia Pierce
Instagram: apxox
Alicia is a Newark-based artist whose work focuses on drawing and acrylic painting, often blending realism with expressive elements. She has been creating art since childhood, finding in it a way to quiet her mind and connect with her passion. In addition to painting and drawing, she also practices tattooing, channeling her creativity across multiple forms of visual expression.
Chhavi Gupta
Instagram: artsbychhavi
Chhavi is a self-taught, versatile artist based in Bear, Delaware, known for expressive textured canvas paintings created with palette knives and unconventional tools, as well as intricate acrylic and gold leaf fine art. Her work spans vibrant Indian folk art, handmade clay pieces, and unique handcrafted jewelry. With experience exhibiting at venues like Newark Art Alliance and Gibby Art Center, and teaching art to all ages, Chhavi blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity.
Hi everyone! I’m Chhavi, a passionate artist who loves expressing emotions through texture, color, and bold strokes. Today, I’m here to create something that speaks to the soul. Thank you for being part of this artistic journey.
Milton Downing
Instagram: Mdowningartistry
Milton combines spontaneous creativity with mechanical precision to create bold, colorful artworks that blend reality with abstraction and surrealism. Known for quickly rendering detailed images, he incorporates fabric and 3D materials to bring his pieces to life. A seven-time Teacher of the Year and two-time state award winner, Milton’s work challenges viewers with thought-provoking truths while remaining connected to human consciousness.
Come observe my spontaneous thinking in congruence with mechanical precision to fuse an assemblage of elements.
Jo Redbird
Instagram: jo_redbird
Jo creates bright, powerful paintings inspired by nature, travel, and motherhood. She enjoys working on large canvases and painting live to music. Beginning with Audubon-style birds alongside her grandmother at age seven, Jo was part of the first class at Delaware College of Art & Design. Primarily an acrylic painter, she also loves watercolor—the medium she turns to when she wants a cleaner approach—and often incorporates her art into her everyday life.
Painting is my therapy. Without art the world would be a very dull place. Artist have a great responsibility in society to be the mirror and reflect the current state of the world.
A Smashed Label
Instagram: smshd_label
A Smashed Label challenges perceptions through bold art and design, encouraging others to break free and create their own path. Known for his love of writing on surfaces, he works with acrylics, spray paint, and markers—thriving under time limits and creative challenges.
JaQuanne LeRoy
JaQuanne LeRoy is a painter and teaching artist who uses bold colors, texture, and movement to tell stories about identity, resilience, and community. His work is inspired by real-life experiences and a belief that art can spark change and connection. Whether he’s painting live, leading workshops, or curating shows, JaQuanne invites people to see creativity as a powerful way to grow, heal, and celebrate who they are.
Excited to return to the Art Babble stage in my hometown. Let’s go!
Secret Saturn
Instagram: secret_saturn_art
Secret Saturn is a gouache and digital artist whose work draws inspiration from the Impressionist movement. With a background in environmental science and a minor in art, she focuses on landscapes and human subjects—both real and animated. She also enjoys sketching and has had the honor of participating in several gallery exhibitions.
My name is Savanah and I go by the tag name Secret Saturn. I have been making art since I was a kid and continuing to create and share my art to glorify God and inspire others. Thanks so much for being here, its an honor to participate and work next to other amazing artists!
Theresa Angela Taylor
Instagram: Theresaangeladrayton
Theresa is a passionate artist whose vibrant, movement-filled work is deeply inspired by jazz, family legacy, and community. Raised in Harlem by a father who was a local artist and a grandfather who played with Cab Calloway, she began drawing at age five and later studied at the Art School of Washington, D.C. Now the founder of Draytons Arts, LLC, Theresa blends acrylic, mixed media, and unconventional materials to tell visual stories rooted in rhythm, culture, and joy. Her work has earned awards from the Delaware Division of the Arts and Harlem Arts Alliance, and she finds inspiration in sharing art’s power with children and her community.
I love the rthym and movement of colors and the way shapes are placed on canvases. Jazz is my thing which help me feel the movement.