Monday 3 June 2013

Art Battle 52 Wrap Up



This was the MOST thrilling art experience I've ever had in my life. Hands down.




Soo...here's the breakdown: Art Battle is live competitive painting that started in Toronto (this was their 52nd battle in their history of battles). I applied a few weeks in advance when I heard they were coming to Ottawa. Myself and Hamid (http://www.hamidayoub.com/) and I were chosen to compete at ArtsCourt, the first time the event was held in Ottawa. We brought our talent and brushes/palette knives, and the organizers supplied the canvas, paint, and palette. The 2013 championships will be in July in Toronto. There were 12 artists total, 6 in the first round (Hamid) and 6 in the second, including myself. We had 20 mins to paint, after which the audience voted. Both Hamid and I were voted to compete in the final round!! It was exhilarating to paint alongside such talented artists. The champion in the final round was Mark Stephenson. After each round the paintings were put up for silent auction....both of my pieces sold! I wish I could meet the final bidders to thank them!!

Below are some photos and information if you want to know more :) I hope to do this again, and see the championships in July!

First round in action

First round, painting complete. SOLD

Final round, in action

Final round, painting complete. SOLD

News coverage here: http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/04/29/painters-to-battle-for-victory-on-stage/

Art Battle Canada website : http://artbattle.ca/

More photos of all the paintings made during the Ottawa Art Battle. Seen in Andre-Marc Pierre's blog, one of the artists I competed against. http://awbwblog.com/2013/05/10/ottawa-art-battle/