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 Philadelphia is an All Ages event.
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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!
Alex Torch, who goes by Torch, has been creating art across various mediums throughout his life, with a particular focus on illustration and jewelry. His work often explores themes of movement, fluidity, and the scientific presence found in nature. Since June 2025, he has served as the secretary of the board for the Philadelphia Sketch Club, America’s oldest arts club. Torch enjoys planning and hosting events for artists and values connecting with his community.
I've been an artist and creative all my life, but it's only been within the last couple years that I've learned to let go and play by my own rules. I love creating expressive pieces inspired by nature, filled with emotions. I finish each of my paintings with metallic paints, adding a pop of gold or shimmer.
When not behind a canvas, I enjoy performing in various ways: music, comedy, etc. I'm in a pirate band called The Cardinal Sins (@cardinal.sins.pyrates) and pun / wordplay competition group called PUNnic Wars (@punnicwar).
Award-winning Plein air painter and portraitist, Kristin explores the nature of observation and transformation in traditional drawing and oil and watercolor painting as well as abstract explorations in healing in ink. Her Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) name is Ganä:gah:is, One Who Splashes Water, and her Native heritage informs how she views the world and tells its stories. Her work has been exhibited or lives in appreciative galleries, homes, museums and literary magazines in the US and internationally. She studied art at Connecticut College and at the Bridgeview School in NYC and is a resident artist at the Lancaster Art Vault.
Kyla is a Toronto-based, New Orleans bred full-time artist with a passion for utilizing her ADHD and Mental health to intuitively guide her paintbrush. Her process is playful, colorful, and maximalist, so every viewer will see something different, depending on their perspective. With a background in both realism and abstraction, her work embodies hyper detailed psychedelic abstractions with a cubist touch (mostly facial organs) that represent emotional states and the energy of the room.
