Since 2001, Art Battle has been engaged audiences and artists alike with their timed competitions putting artists against artists with attendees picking the winners. In that time Art Battle has hosted more than 3,000 events worldwide, giving the world a view inside the creative process of 10,000+ talented artists.
Usually known for its clash of acrylics, oils, charcoal and pen; and recently back from a 2 year hiatus, on Saturday, Aug. 24, Art Battle returns in a big way with world renowned Sharpie® brand sponsoring the event that boast three rounds of live art.
Photo courtesy – Sharpie
Attendees should expect the same level of excitement only this time Art Battle artists will arm themselves with an arsenal of Sharpie products, including the New Sharpie Creative Markers and Art Battle paint.
Known for its precision and performance, it was 1964, when the iconic Sharpie Fine Point black marker became the first pen-style permanent marker. Today, Sharpie offers a wide selection of permanent markers, pens, highlighters, and more, for the classroom, office, and home.
Artist Michelle Do – Courtesy Art Battle
The fast paced art event fills quickly with LA’s top artists against national competitors who step to their easels against the clock for a chance at audience votes, prizes, and the title of Champion.
“Sharpie Creative Markers unleash a new way to create at Art Battle by popping with bold color on nearly any surface,” said Gina Lázaro, Vice President, Brand Management, Writing at Newell Brands. “These paint-like acrylic markers give artists in this competition the opportunity to freely express themselves using tools that can turn any canvas into a work of art.”
“The New Sharpie Creative Marker is a phenomenal tool for our artists as they create live,” shared Simon Plashkes, Co-Founder at Art Battle.“The bullet tip is way ahead of the competition, and the brush tip is like nothing we have seen before – it truly empowers an entirely new array of strategies in time-limited competition.”
More fun for the crowd
Art Battle attendees and artists can visit the Sharpie Bus, a creativity hub on wheels built to commemorate the brand’s 60th anniversary and inspire future artists across the country. There, fans can learn more about the iconic brand history and test out the 12 vivid colors and paint-like ink in the New Sharpie Creative Markers themselves.
Artist – Dylan Thomas Brooks – Courtesy Art Battles
Through the end of the year, the Sharpie Bus will stop at some of the most creative events and festivals across the U.S. including Art Battle LA as the latest stop on “The World Is Your Canvas” Tour. Follow along with the Sharpie Bus journey by visiting letsgetcreative.com/bus-tour to see where it’s headed next.
Photo courtesy – Academy LA
Art Battle LA will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Academy LA, located at 6021 Hollywood Blvd. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first round of competition begins at 6 p.m. With three 20-minute rounds scored by the audience and event judges, over $5,000 in prizes will beawarded, including a year’s worth of Sharpie products. www.artbattle.com/
