Amaris is a Hispanic artist from South Texas whose work is inspired by her life experiences and her family. She works mainly in photography, with painting as her background. This will be her third time participating in Art Battle.

Antonio grew up in the small town of Thornberry, Texas, with a population of 12 cats, 400 cows, and 25 people, and wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s 40, and his mom and grandma were his biggest fans and inspiration. After losing both, he cried and asked God what to do next, and was led to art. He picked up a spray can, watched one video, and a year and a half later he’s creating spray‑paint art. He loves that there’s no right or wrong in art — if you like it, it’s your masterpiece.

Cat takes a lot of inspiration from Van Gogh and connects with his line, “I put my heart and soul in my work, and lost my mind in the process.” She works to keep her art true to herself and grounded in what feels authentic. Cat was an Art Battle finalist in April 2025 and continues to build on that momentum.

Jasmine has a deep passion for all forms of art, from creating to exploring different styles and mediums. She loves how art inspires her, challenges her, and helps her see the world from new perspectives. She’s always wanted to share her work more widely, and this feels like the right opportunity. Being part of an event within the art community would mean a lot to her, and she’s excited for the chance to connect and grow.

Jeffery, also known as Kid Idealist, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer from Texas with six Art Battles behind him. Jeff blends original visual art with streetwear, storytelling, and cultural influence. He started out drawing Dragon Ball Z characters as a kid before moving into paints and pencil work. He enjoys all media, with pencil feeling more technical and painting more freeform, and he prints much of his artwork on shirts and merch through his company PushInPrints.

Joe participated in an Art Battle three years ago and remembers it as a fun experience. He feels his skills have grown since then, which makes the idea of competing again even more exciting. He enjoys painting landscapes and taking photos of dead things he finds on walks, all while keeping his artistic approach lighthearted and playful — in his own words, he aims to be a “silly goose.”

Jonah is a self‑taught artist who has been in the art world for a few years and is always looking for a good challenge. His work centers on graphite realism, usually focusing on portraits and figure drawings. He pushes himself out of his comfort zone and has dedicated significant time to developing his craft, including donating work to the local Arts Council.

Justin believes the only way to be seen is to get out there. He enjoyed trying Art Battle last year and wants to keep pushing himself to the limit. He’s always felt that art can come from anything, starting with paper‑and‑pencil sketches he often gave away. Now he’s exploring new territory, blending that raw creativity with a colorful pop‑art style and whatever materials happen to be within reach.

Katie is a multimedia painter who has been creating art since early childhood. They specialize in landscapes and surreal themes and have competed in Art Battle multiple times.

Krisye has taken eight years of art classes, competing against other schools and learning both old and new styles along the way. They’re a self-driven artist now building a business to put their skills to good use and bring others joy through art. Their goal is to show that traditional art holds more value and heart than AI, and they’re committed to keeping that craft alive.

LilliAnn is an amateur artist inspired by whimsy and color. She’s always loved doodling to calm her ADHD, and over the years that simple habit has grown into vibrant paintings, photos, wood burnings, songs, and all kinds of creative projects. She’s excited to keep learning, exploring, and experiencing even more as her art continues to grow.

Robert is a retired science teacher who used artistic creativity to bring lessons to life in the classroom, and he’s continued that practice into everyday life after retiring. He’s an amateur painter with no formal training, always finding new experiences and challenges to turn into art.