🎨The first contests results in 2026 🎨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our art contest and to the fantastic community members who took the time to vote and share their feedback!

A special thanks to our dedicated voters who carefully reviewed the entries and awarded their points:
@lizandra, @fat.music, @tahiaarq, @kawa-i-kredki, and @reyghart04.

Your engagement and thoughtful comments are what make this community so inspiring.

Congratulations to all the talented artists who shared their work! 🎄✨

Wishing everyone a creative and joyful New Year!

The winners

🥇 1st place:

@de-maria - THE FREEZING FOREST (acrylic on canvas). - 10 pts - prize: 20% of the post's earnings + 300 Ecency Points

In "The Freezing Forest," the Artist masterfully utilizes a chilling monochromatic blue palette to create a sense of profound isolation and supernatural dread. The composition is cleverly anchored by the stark contrast of the solitary red apple, which serves as a vibrant yet ominous focal point against the rhythmic verticality of the barren trees. By weaving a haunting narrative of soul-freezing possession into the visual experience, the artist elevates the piece from a simple landscape to a cautionary tale about temptation and hidden consequences. The subtle, peeping presence of the ghost adds a layer of psychological tension that perfectly reinforces the work's core message: "Not every food is for the belly."

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🥈 2nd place:

@promzy23 Raw Gaze - 7 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

In "Raw Gaze," the Author expertly demonstrates the emotive power of mark-making, using deliberate, chaotic lines to construct a portrait of striking intensity. By utilizing a 12B sketch pencil, the artist achieves deep, velvety blacks that give the eyes a haunting, soulful depth, commanding the viewer's immediate attention. The refusal to smooth out rough strokes allows the raw texture of the pencil to mirror the internal turbulence of the subject, effectively proving that emotion and "raw lines" can be far more impactful than traditional perfection. It is a compelling study of how a minimalist toolset can produce a maximalist psychological impact.

🥉 3rd place:

@silviabeneforti Time for a new tiny funny cat (oil on paper) - 5 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

In this charming oil-on-paper miniature, Silvia demonstrates a delightful fusion of surrealism and whimsical illustration through her "funny small cat" subject. The piece thrives on its playful composition, featuring a tiny house and tree perched atop the cat's head, which lends a narrative quality to the character's serene, wide-eyed expression. Painted in an A6 format using oil colors, the work maintains a lovely tactile quality that complements its cozy, folk-art aesthetic. This "tiny scene about home" is not only a testament to Silvia's unique illustrative style but also serves as a heartwarming reflection of the quiet, relaxing weekend atmosphere she describes.

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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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