Laura Boudesteijn Winner of ArtBattle Amsterdam: Live Painting Under Pressure

Published on 12 March 2026 at 13:38

On March 8, Laura Boudesteijn won the ArtBattle in Amsterdam! This live painting competition challenges artists to create a painting in just 20 minutes, while hundreds of spectators watch in real time. The audience votes for the winner, and this year, they chose Laura’s work.

Experience with Live Painting

A few months ago, Laura Boudesteijn was invited via Instagram to participate in the ArtBattle. The initial reaction was a hesitant “no”  painting live under time pressure with a large audience watching felt intimidating. After sleeping on it, she decided to challenge herself… and it turned out surprisingly well!

Victory and Solo Exhibition

By the end of the evening, the audience voted Laura’s painting as the winner. In addition to the prize money, she was awarded a solo exhibition at Galerie Intussen in Amsterdam, an incredible recognition for her work.

Inspiration for Artists

As an artist living and working in Waalwijk, this experience shows that taking on new challenges can lead to amazing results. Participating in a live painting ArtBattle is an unforgettable way to test creativity and gain visibility.

View her portfolio or follow Laura on Instagram for updates on her art and upcoming exhibitions.

Laura Boudesteijn winner Art Battle Amsterdam
Laura Boudesteijn winner Art Battle Amsterdam
Laura Boudesteijn winner Art Battle Amsterdam
Laura Boudesteijn winner Art Battle Amsterdam
Laura Boudesteijn winner Art Battle Amsterdam