🎨 The results are in!

Excitement is in the air as we unveil the winning masterpieces from our latest creative challenge! A massive shout-out and heartfelt thank you goes to @reyghart04, who truly "saved the honor" of the competition with his only vote. We want to remind everyone that your voice matters, so don’t forget to participate in future polls! Remember, any participant who casts a vote for a fellow artist’s work receives a bonus point as a reward for supporting the community.

The winners

🥇 1st place:

@pavel.art - Espíritu - 3 pts - prize: 20% of the post's earnings + 300 Ecency Points

This oil painting is a powerful exploration of raw freedom, masterfully utilizing a high-contrast palette to convey a sense of "undomesticated spirit." The artist captures a dynamic sense of motion through the horse’s powerful gallop and the crashing surf, cleverly breaking the fourth wall by extending the foam beyond the physical frame to suggest that true liberty cannot be contained. The interplay between the fiery, warm sky and the cool, turbulent blues of the water creates a vibrant tension, while the meticulous layering of glazes gives the horse a rhythmic, muscular presence. It is a visually arresting piece that successfully translates the philosophical concept of living without the "chains of fear" into a bold, expressive reality.

🥈 2nd place:

@hrechkosii.wla ART DIARY (9) - 2 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

This vibrant artwork serves as a compelling visual manifestation of the artist's emotional transition, where the intense, "energy-giving" reds clash beautifully against the burgeoning blues and greens that signal a departure from their stylistic norms. The composition is a masterclass in saturation, featuring a central figure literally emerging from—or perhaps being consumed by—a dense thicket of botanical elements that represent the artist's desire to "squeeze the maximum" out of their palette. While the fiery tones reflect the artist's self-described emotional intensity, the cooling infusion of turquoise and deep indigo hints at the "experimental" shift born from a creative crisis. It is a soulful, high-energy piece that captures the exact moment an artist evolves, turning a struggle with color into a triumphant, starry-eyed display of growth and rediscovered inspiration.

🥉 3rd place:

@metioart Portrait scribble - 1 pt - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

This pen scribble drawing is a masterclass in controlled chaos, where the artist utilizes dense, rhythmic line work to construct a compelling portrait of a man with an afro. The technique is particularly effective in capturing the organic texture of the hair and the subtle contours of the face, demonstrating how a singular tool like a pen can generate remarkable depth through varying pressure and overlap. By layering these frantic marks, the artist achieves a soulful, contemplative expression that transcends the simplicity of the medium, making it a standout contribution to the Sketchbook community.

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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