ART BATTLE!
Over the past three years, Tyler has proudly taken centre stage as a regular contender in Art Battle, the international speed painting competition that thrills audiences around the globe. Each event is an artistic adrenaline rush, challenging artists to create spectacular works of art in just 20 minutes while a lively crowd cheers on every brushstroke. Tyler’s dedication and creative flair have consistently earned him finalist spots, including standout performances at Art battle Masters, winning the Toronto City Championship in 2026 and competing at the Canadian National championship this year.
Being able to contribute to such a vibrant circle of passionate creators has been deeply inspiring and has pushed Tyler to sharpen his skills, embrace inventive techniques, and constantly raise the bar. Tyler looks forward to continuing his artistic adventure, speed painting and making artwork in Art Battle’s electrifying atmosphere.
Art Battle, Canadian National Championship 2026
The Art Battle Canadian National Championship was an intense immersive night of phenomenal painters and fantastic artwork. With painters from all over Canada I was honoured to represent Toronto and compete against the best of the best to end this year's season.
Art Battle, Toronto City Championship 2026
At the 2026 Toronto City Championship, I wanted to lean into the energy of summer. Capturing vibrant beach scenes filled with dynamic lighting and playful colours, both ideas really pushed my speed and expression to its limits. At the end I was crowned Toronto’s City Champion and earned a place in the Canadian National Championship.
Art Battle, February 17th - 2026
For this event I had some new ideas I was eager to try. I wanted to paint two different styles, one very painterly depicting a woman in flowers, the other very expressive and abstract, with high contrast and bold colours. I felt very honoured to be voted the winner in the final round and secure my spot in this years city championships.
Art Battle, MASTERS EVENT October 21st - 2025
Art Battle Masters was a brand new experience. This special event brought together six of Toronto’s best painters. The rules were different this time, we only made one painting, but with triple the painting time, and double the cash prize. I was truly honoured to be invited and had an incredible time painting at the event.
Art Battle, Toronto City Championships 2025
During the 2025 Art Battle City Championships, I was proud to be one of the top four finalists in the second round. Unlike usual rounds, we were given larger canvases and extended to 30 minutes to complete our pieces. For the competition, I painted a portrait of a woman holding a red umbrella alongside a reflective swan landscape.
Art Battle, April 22nd - 2025
At the Art Battle event on April 22nd, I advanced to the final round after completing my painting of a woman walking in the rain. I dedicated significant practice to my approach for the second round with my "Flower Vase" idea. The painting I created during the competition exceeded all previous attempts, and I was honoured to be voted the winner in the final round.
Art Battle, Winter Event December 17th - 2024
The Artbattle December winter event was a lot of fun! This time I decided to mix it up and try painting some landscapes instead of figures or portraits. In round one, I painted a purple snowy sunset cabin by the river, and in round two a bright yellow winter sunrise glowing through the trees.
Art Battle, October
22nd - 2024
At the Art Battle on October 22nd, I set out to approach my work differently by first sketching my ideas. Inspired by fellow competitors who had successfully used markers in previous events, I embraced a spontaneous scribbled Sharpie technique. This led to the creation of two vibrant portraits, each utilizing a limited but striking colour palette.
Art Battle, Toronto City Championships 2024
During the 2024 Art Battle City Championships, I was proud to be one of the top four finalists. We were given larger canvases and 30 minutes to complete our pieces. This time I wanted to focus on highlighting colour and contrast. So I painted a figurative portrait of a woman with gold and a bold portrait using thick orange and blue paint.
Art Battle, April
24th- 2024
Every time I compete at Art Battle, I make a point to challenge myself by experimenting with new ideas and techniques. For the April 24th event, I stepped outside my comfort zone by creating a painting of a woman in red and an emotional portrait, both approached with a deliberately loose and abstract style.
