Carlos is a self-taught muralist who works primarily with acrylics on large walls. His approach to art is all about creativity, connection, and having fun with a brush in hand. He enjoys meeting other artists and finds joy in the collaborative and playful nature of painting.

Over a year ago, SMURKS1, also known as Mario, began his journey with Art Battle and has become deeply captivated by it. He values the friendships made with fellow artists and the opportunities from the Art Battle team. Constantly pushing boundaries, his skills include painting, illustration, digital art, toy photography, sculpting, and amateur photography.

“I ain’t tryna chitta-chatta,
fiddle-faddle or jibba-jabba,
LETS BATTLE FOO.”

Big Ben is a native San Franciscan who has been drawing since childhood, known for his quick, realistic pen drawings and painterly paintings. He often sketches with a ballpoint pen in public and transforms those sketches into large-scale paintings. His work captures both precision and expressive brushwork, reflecting a lifelong dedication to art.