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Art Battle Chicago presented by Sharpie Creative Markers
July 6 @ 7:00 pm CDT
AB Chicago Presented by Sharpie! – July 6, 2024
Doors @ 7:00 pm / Painting @ 8:00 pm
Thalia Hall – 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL
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Join us on Saturday July 6th, 2024, at Thalia Hall for an unforgettable night of creativity, competition, and community at Art Battle Chicago, presented by Sharpie Creative Markers. Witness 12 of Chicago’s top artists go head-to-head in three electrifying rounds, creating stunning works in real-time using the new Sharpie Creative Markers. The audience decides the winner, awarding $5,000 in cash and prizes!
- Be Part of the Action: Experience the excitement of live art creation, vote for your favorite artists, and help crown the Champion of the night.
- Interactive Activities: Visit the Sharpie Creation Station Bus, customize your gear with the new Sharpie Creative Markers, and participate in the community coloring yearbook.
- Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with DJ sets and live musical performances throughout the night. Support Local Talent: Bid on unique art pieces created during the competition and support Chicago’s incredible artists.
- Community Recognition: Celebrate and contribute to recognizing Chicago’s change and culture makers.
- Don’t miss this cultural milestone!
- Secure your tickets now and register to vote below for a discount code.
- Early tickets are $9, general admission is $14, and day-of-show tickets are $20.
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Artists
There is a WILDCARD at this show! Just show up and put your name in the hat and you might be stepping to the easel to take your shot at the title and prizes!
Confirmed Competitors
David Ellis ( Ewrks )
Instagram: Ewrks_
David creates authentic art, using it as a means of journaling his experiences. His artistic skills encompass drawing, painting, and graphic illustrating. He values the positive energy of healthy creative competition.
Paint the world! Make honest art
Rafael
Instagram: Rec.tattoo
Rafael draws from fine art and illustrative styles, finding passion in classic fine art as a tattoo artist. Proficient in various media since childhood, he's eager to compete and share his expertise.
I am very excited to be part of this incredible event and look forward to trying my best. What an honor
Saul Palos Rodriguez
Instagram: Saulpalosr
Saul Palos Rodriguez is back! They were recently announced as Best Visual Artist by Chicago Reader. They are looking forward to another Art Battle.
Check out my music on all music platforms, I go by Palos de Santos
Brian Keller
Instagram: brainkiller
Brain Killer is a creative director and multimedia producer working in advertising. When he’s not making commercials, he’s creating his special brand of lowbrow art or pop surrealism, depending on how fancy he’s feeling that day. Brian Killer is heavily Influenced by “geek culture” including sci-fi, horror, video games, animation and comic books, themes evident throughout his work.
Brain Killer is a creative director and multimedia producer working in advertising. When he’s not making commercials, he’s creating his special brand of lowbrow art or pop surrealism, depending on how fancy he’s feeling that day. Brian Killer is heavily Influenced by “geek culture” including sci-fi, horror, video games, animation and comic books, themes evident throughout his work.
Pretty Done
Instagram: prettydone
Pretty Done is a creative art brand that creates one-of-a-kind original abstract pop designs. Hand-drawn characters, fonts, and complex patterns are processed with unique color combinations, bold lines, and energetic flow. Once you see the consistent Pretty Done stroke, you'll recognize it instantly, even while using a mixture of mediums ranging from canvas paintings, spray-painted street murals, customized clothing, immersive rooms, and screen printing.
Nothing is ever done. It's only pretty done.
Maddness
Instagram: Maddness108
Maddness's art is inspired by anime and afro-futurism. Ever since she was a child, she knew she wanted to be a cartoonist or illustrator, really anything to do with art. She, as a mixed-media artist enjoys digital illustration, graphic design and painting.
Cristy C. Corso
Instagram: corsoarts
Cristy Corso is a multiple award-winning interdisciplinary artist, painter, & muralist from Chicago.
She was selected as one of the first twelve artists to kick off Las Vegas’s first Art Battle where she sold her portrait of Mike Tyson even before it was finished! Today, she looks forward to using her many styles for some purposeful symbolism for her Art Battle Chicago appearance & participation.
I’m extra excited to be apart of Art Battle Chicago especially being a recent 3x cancer survivor getting back to what I love — painting!
Ahmad Lee
Instagram: recothegreat
Ahmad describes his work as a "visual orgasm." His art can be found across Chicago and globally, adorning mural walls and cherished by collectors indoors. He has collaborated with renowned entities ranging from the Chicago Bulls to Nike and Puma.
Let’s go!!!!!
Aiselife
Instagram: @aiselife
Aiselife draws inspiration from dystopian genres, hip hop, anime, and comics, infusing his pieces with vibrant narratives. He favors oil paint Sharpies, employing bold lines and dynamic movements to vividly convey stories within his images.
My goal is to create dope art for you to look at! That what im hoping to do at AB!
Jexhurun
Instagram: Jexhurun
Jexhurun is a city-based artist with a modern Renaissance style. He aims to blend the raw essence of graffiti with the sophistication of classical art. Jexhurun has made a comeback to showcase his talent once again.
I’m here to show what God has put inside of me.
Florence Lemay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flolemay_artiste
Florence has returned! Her preferred medium is acrylic, and she frequently integrates diverse elements into her paintings, such as wallpaper or wool. Additionally, Florence has honed her skills in graphic design techniques, including drawing with a graphics tablet, watercolor, pencil drawing, and charcoal.
I have a deep love for humans, for their complexity, their analysis, for their interpersonal relationships. Bright colors, strong emotions and letting go are things that I want to express in each work.