Bad news, everyone! This time, very few people voted. It's a shame, and I hope you'll return for the next contest!

This time, only two voters - @abdt and @kawa-i-kredki - picked their favorite works, and no one disturbed them in this ;)

The small number of votes resulted in a crowded podium: we have two winners in 1st place and two in 2nd place. The prize pool has been distributed as follows: for the 1st places - 15% of the post's rewards and 200 Ecency Points each, for the 2nd places - 10% and 100 points each.

The uncontested winner of this edition is de-maria, who had two works selected – both are fruit paintings. Because of this, de-maria receives the cumulative prize for both 1st and 2nd place.

Congratulations!

The winners

🥇 1st places:

@de-maria Weekend vibes. - 3 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

Sounds like you had a great weekend! The painting you did during the sip and paint looks vibrant and expressive. The pear, orange, and bananas are nicely shaped and the bold, textured brushstrokes give it a lot of energy. The deep blue background contrasts beautifully with the warm colors of the fruit, making them stand out well. It’s awesome that you got to enjoy art in such a fun and social setting!

@promzy23 The Silent Spice. - 3 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

Beautiful work! The shading is really well done—smooth transitions and precise highlights make the pepper look almost three-dimensional. You’ve captured the subtle texture and form impressively with just pencil. Simplicity at its finest. Keep it up!

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🥈 2nd places:

• @bananzell Infurnal, guardian of the mountains - 2 pts - prize: 10% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

This piece is intense—in the best way. The fiery wolf under the blood moon has a strong narrative feel, and your use of texture really adds grit and emotion. The mixed media style gives it depth and movement, especially with the crayon brush flames. You’ve captured the chaos and power of the moment beautifully.

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• @de-maria Composition of fruits. - 2 pts - prize: 10% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

Another fruit painting. You did a great job pulling this still life together! Using different reference photos can definitely make composition and lighting tricky, but you managed to create a unified, balanced scene. The highlights and shadows work well, and the textures—especially on the bananas and watermelon—give the painting a lively, realistic touch. It’s clear you leaned into your artistic instincts where needed, and it paid off.

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Congratulations to the winners! 🎉

Remember, the contest is ongoing! Tomorrow, we’ll publish a post showcasing this week’s submissions. Join the YAF - Young Art Fair Community and support our project! Let’s celebrate creativity together. 🎨✨

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