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AB4091 – Wilmington
May 23 @ 6:00 pm EDT
Art Battle Wilmington – May 23, 2026
Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 6:30pm
The Queen – 500 N Market St, Wilmington, DE
Created in the moment—your vote shapes the night!
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.
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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!
Confirmed Competitors
Art Battle Wilmington
21 confirmed artists
Christopher Jason Harper
GooDOne brings bold, raw lines and vibrant colors to life with a style that thrives on rhythm, instinct, and streetwise energy. His work moves between abstract labyrinths of black-and-white geometry, surreal character portraits dripping with color, and larger-than-life faces that confront the viewer head-on. Whether it’s the jagged maze of interlocking forms, the neon-bright figure with flowing hair and sharp attitude, or the powerful blue visage painted live with fast strokes, GooDOne’s art carries the pulse of both the street and the stage. Every piece is a battle in itself
Damon Bain
Damon is a full‑time muralist and portrait artist from Philadelphia, specializing in oil painting. A Philadelphia native and CAPA graduate, he focuses on studying the human form. His fine‑art approach is influenced by the Renaissance masters, shaping the style and technique he brings to his work.
Deborah J Janelle
Deborah’s been making art and painting since she was 9 and will paint on just about anything—guitars, vans, walls… you get the idea. She’s never been in a competition before, but this felt like it could be a blast. Her friends suggested she go for it, and they’ll be there at the battle cheering her on the whole way.
Desi Steele
Desi is a local artist from Dover, Delaware, who studied at Delaware State University and recently returned to art after a 10-year break. She works with water-based oil paints and is exploring oil pastels as part of her creative journey. Grateful to be back in the art world, Desi finds joy and purpose in creating again, giving thanks to God for the renewed inspiration.
Donald Lambert III
Donald is an artist who, for decades, has made illustrations and comic book art that combines his cultural heritage with his vivid imagination and desire to see images that reflect not only his surroundings but his vantage point of Afro Futurism. Armed with an intense knowledge of the human form and structure as well as self-study (and experience within) of the Diaspora; Donald has created custom characters for indie comics, developed an entire universe of stories and lives as well as done work through commissions to turn even the average person into the heroes of their dreams.
Emmanuel Gray
Emmanuel Gray, otherwise known as Worldsgraytest Art, is an artist from Philadelphia known for his abstract creations. Emmanuel creates vibrant works that touch on various aspects of mental health, often through the portrayal of emotions. Emmanuel, taught as a special education teacher for two years and also has experience in behavior health as well. With this experience, he seeks to create beautiful works of art for business and residential areas to promote positive mental health for customers and families.
Geraldo TheKingofTransit Gonzalez
Geraldo is a Puerto Rican American artist based in Wilmington, Delaware. He is first and foremost a transit artist, known colloquially as “The King of Transit.” He sources material for his artwork from his trips on local transportation systems in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Geraldo is a prolific multimedia artist, working in colored pencil, acrylic paint, watercolor, digital photography and video. He has been a member of the Creative Vision Factory in Wilmington since its opening in 2011, fostering a mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationship with the organization. Geraldo has exhibited widely throughout Delaware, in solo shows at the Creative Vision Factory and MarketPlace Gallery, and group exhibitions at the Delaware Art Museum, the Delaware Contemporary, Chris White Gallery, and more.
Irina Angelova Turner
Irina Angelova Turner is a Delaware-based abstract artist recognized for her distinctive string-painting technique. Her work explores movement, energy, and human connection, reflecting a passion for both artistic innovation and community engagement. She is an art curator who has organized exhibitions for multiple venues regionally, including partnerships with the City of Wilmington (group exhibit “On Time” at the Urban Artists Exchange is up until the end of June). Irina strives to cultivate opportunities that celebrate and strengthen Delaware’s vibrant arts community. She is incredibly proud to be a co producer of Art Battle Wilmington along with Kim Lucas and to be a part of the amazing Art Battle team. Irina is also a member of the Delaware Art Alliance and The New Castle County Public Arts Commission, where she continues to expand her advocacy for the local creative community.
Jen Hintz Eggers
Jen Hintz Eggers is a lifelong resident of Delaware and maintains a studio practice at The Delaware Contemporary. Her work is centered on sacred geometric patterns and illustrative details with personal symbolism. She is a painter using markers, acrylic, and oils.
K.O. Simms Fine Arts
K.O. Simms is an impressionist artist who works mainly in acrylics with palette knives, backed by decades of experience in watercolor, pen and ink, and pastels. He’s spent over 20 years painting landscapes, cityscapes, and figures along the Atlantic Coast. With a background in graphic communication and media, he’s also a natural teacher, known for making art feel easy and approachable for any age.
Kat Corvidae
Kat is a mixed-media and multimedia artist, performer, and poet. She participated in Art Battle Wilmington in 2025 and was also the spotlight poet at another Art Battle. She’s also taken part in Poetry Battle DE/PA. Her work blends visual art, performance, and poetry.
Keziah Soto
Keziah is a 19-year-old art student and proud “weird kid” who embraces cringey fandoms, alt fashion, and all things creatively free. She works mostly in oil and acrylic, drawn to the slow, detailed process—making art battles an exciting challenge. She's here to push her limits and grow by learning from fellow artists.
Kim Lucas
Kim Lucas is an artist, hospice nurse, and owner of Second Chance Art & Vintage. She is co-producer of Art Battle Wilmington and producer of Art Battle Philadelphia, where she creates dynamic, community-driven art experiences that foster connection and expression. She aims to combine her passions through a future role as an art therapist for hospice patients and their caregivers, blending creativity with compassionate care.
Liesa Burdeshaw
Liesa, a watercolor-focused artist, finds daily inspiration in her family and the natural world. She loves exploring traditional art forms, painting flora, fauna, and playful subjects, often capturing the beauty of light and color.
Sakana walls
Sakana is a 54-year-old self-taught artist who found freedom and healing through creativity. What began as pencil drawings for his children became a powerful love language—one that tells a story of redemption and raises awareness about mental health, connection, and hope.
Sarah Barlow
Sarah is a narrative illustrator who creates whimsical, emotionally honest art that highlights marginalized voices and stories. Drawing on a strong foundation in fine art and digital media, she crafts expressive characters with rich textures and emotional depth, often exploring the ordinary in extraordinary ways. With a background in both fine art and storytelling, Sarah now creates picture books and illustrations that help kids (and adults) feel seen in their unique, wonderful ways.
Savanah Lundstrom
Savanah is an artist and poet who creates to glorify God and share light and hope by drawing others into another world. Inspired by impressionistic works like those of Van Gogh, she creates from an imagination she believes was gifted to her. Her favorite mediums are digital and gouache.
Sharon A Daws
Sharon has been an artist her entire life, following in the footsteps of her father, who is also an artist. She draws inspiration from all around her — a beautiful view, a striking image, even a song. A true creative at heart, Sharon loves to paint and draw and also expresses herself through photography and writing. She’s a proud cat mom and passionate about capturing the beauty she sees in the world through her art.
Skylynn Rivera
Sky is a lover and creator of the arts who’s always making something—painting, doodling, sticker collages, kandi, sewing, and customizing clothes. Art has always been a passion, even if it’s been pushed to the side at times. She’s been attending Art Battle Wilmington since the beginning and is thrilled to finally compete alongside her dad.
Taniel Harvey
Taniel is an experienced designer, illustrator, marketing artist, painter, and now author! She creates assets, visual collateral, and packaging that help bring digital and physical content to life. She’s passionate about using digital illustration to help people grow and learn.
Xyare Patrick
Xyare Patrick (Indigo) is a mixed-media and ceramic artist whose work is deeply rooted in African American culture. She is known for depicting voluptuous figures and vibrant, richly colored compositions that center powerful female subjects and evoke intense emotion. Through her art, Xyare explores themes of identity, strength, and presence.
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