
ARTISTS 2025
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BRENT BLUDWORTH
We’re thrilled to welcome Brent Bludworth to the 2025 edition of Art Wars! A Lake Worth native and BFA graduate of the University of Florida, Brent brings decades of experience as a Visual Arts teacher and acclaimed artist. His work, blending 2D design and photography, is celebrated by surfers and art lovers nationwide. Click below to connect with him on social media!
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BRYAN ENGLER
We’re thrilled to welcome South Florida’s Bryan Engler to Art Wars 2025! A talented tattoo artist, painter, and proud father, Bryan draws inspiration from skateboarding, punk culture, graffiti, and the vibrant experiences that have shaped his journey. His bold, authentic work celebrates individuality and creativity. Click below to connect with him on social media!
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CAITLIN WHITENTON
We’re excited to welcome the talented Caitlin Whitenton to Art Wars 2025! A versatile artist known for painting, tattooing, and music, her work blends smooth transitions, bold contrasts, and personal storytelling. Under her brand Kill and Climb, Caitlin reimagines iconic movie and music moments, inspired by her grandfather. Click below to connect!
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CONNIE MCKINGHT
Welcome back Connie McKnight to Art Wars 2025! We’re thrilled to announce Connie’s return to the Art Wars arena! From doodling as a child to founding her nonprofit, Soulful Innovations, her art has always focused on creating positive change. As a teacher, painter, and HR recruiter, her work highlights overcoming adversity and raising awareness of social issues. Click below to connect with her!
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CORAL CONDY
We’re thrilled to welcome Coral Condy to Art Wars 2025! A tattoo artist and owner of The Eleventh Hour Tattoo Co., Coral’s bold custom designs, vibrant murals, and experimental crafts showcase her limitless creativity. Blending tattoo art with fine art, her work is both innovative and expressive. Click below to connect with her on social media!
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DEE aka DISCIPLINED1
We’re thrilled to welcome DEE, a first-generation Colombian-American artist and founder of WORK BUILD DREAM CREATE, to Art Wars 2025! Known as Disciplined1, DEE’s bold abstract art blends bright colors, geometric shapes, and dynamic energy. From murals to sculptures, his work is unforgettable. Click below to connect with him on social media!
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GARY KROMAN
Born in New York City, Gary Kroman has been a creative force in the art world since the 1970s. As the go-to illustrator for Relix Magazine, Gary’s Grateful Dead-inspired posters, album covers, and designs became iconic symbols of the counterculture era. His work is celebrated worldwide and featured in the Hard Rock Vault's Grateful Dead collection. Click below to connect with Gary!
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GILLIAN SAPIA
Meet Gillian Sapia, an artist and advocate whose work embodies resilience, strength, and hope. Inspired by her journey as a parent to a daughter with Classic Galactosemia, Gillian uses her art to raise awareness for the 30 million Americans affected by rare diseases. Her black-and-white creations symbolize the zebra-striped ribbon, representing uniqueness and bravery. Click below to connect with Gillian!
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HILARY MANGEL
We’re thrilled to welcome back Hilary Mangel to Art Wars 2025! A crowd favorite, Hilary’s vibrant and whimsical art blends animals, fruits, and flowers in imaginative ways that captivate. Her colorful creations light up schools, restaurants, breweries, and galleries across South Florida. Click below to connect with Hilary!
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NICOLE GALLUCCIO
Welcome back, Nicole Galluccio, to Art Wars 2025! Known for her vibrant mixed-media works, Nicole’s playful fruit and floral creations bring joy and positivity. Her art spans from canvas to fabric, blending whimsy with purpose—celebrating pollinators and life’s connections through stunning mandala-inspired designs. Click below to connect with Nicole!
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KAYLI MARCHESE
We are thrilled to welcome Kayli Marchese to the Art Wars 2025 lineup! Hailing from Jupiter, Florida, Kayli captures the ocean's essence in her art, conveying freedom and deep emotions like sadness, anger, and love. Her stunning ocean landscapes and marine life depictions resonate with her personal journey, making her work a shared experience with viewers. Click below to connect with Kayli!
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MELISSA MASTRANGELO - DIAZ
Welcome back, Melissa, to Art Wars 2025! Hailing from Upstate NY and now thriving in South Florida, Melissa's vibrant acrylic works bring sea creatures and tropical landscapes to life. Her creative flair extends to recycled guitars and boards, and she runs Mobile Masterpieces, a "Paint and Sip" company. Click below to connect with Melissa!
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PHIL CARLUCCI
We’re thrilled to welcome Philip Carlucci to Art Wars 2025! With 24 years of tattooing, 34 years of painting, and 44 years of drawing, Philip’s artistry shines in bold tattoo designs and his stunning charcoal-on-wood creations, where light takes center stage in mesmerizing ways. Click below to connect with Philip!
