A little while ago I participated in my 3rd Art Battle. Art Battle is a live painting competition founded in Canada. It was founded by two young guys that had a great idea and made it a reality. Art Battle started 7 years ago and is now holding competitions not only in Canada, but worldwide. It consists of 12 artists total. Each artist is provided with one canvas, acrylic paint and twenty minutes. The artists bring their own tools and brushes. No reference photos or materials are allowed. Once the countdown begins, the pressure is on. You then have only 20 minutes to create something awesome. When the time is up, the audience votes for their favorite. Only 4 move on to the final round. The 4 winners then face off in another round of 20 minutes. The crowd votes again and then there is one winner that moves along to regionals, then provincials, etc.



After the battles, the art works are auctioned off. Each artist gets 50% of what their painting sells for. The other half goes towards growing Art Battle! This past time I couldn't even help myself and bought one of the paintings of my competitors, Nat Perry! It was soo gorgeous and I knew I couldn't leave the building without it. This one was in Fredericton at the Charlotte Street Centre, one of my favorite spots in Freddy beach!





It's such a fun idea and I am thrilled to get invited back each time. All three times I have made it to the finalist round but haven't been able to pull through yet ;) Lucky for me, I have been invited to battle in regionals next Saturday. I will be competing as an all-star and it will be held in Saint John! Come out and see it live. It's such a fun event and so exciting. -Also, there's liquor! It's such a great idea and awesome to have here in New Brunswick, so come out and support your local artists!! We need you!!

See the official invite here










See you June 11th!!!


xx

Allie