🏆 Round 23 Results – The Battle of Votes! 🎨🔥

What an intense round! The competition was fierce, and the creativity was off the charts. A huge thank you to all the amazing artists who participated and to everyone who took the time to vote!

🙌 Special Shoutout to Our Voters:

@reinier85, @reyghart04, @psalmy05, @omobolanle1, @afrikens, @kilvnrex, @maxwellmarcusart, @treasuree, @vickoly, @debby-cwm, @justola1, @flourishandflora, @abelarte, @riblaeditores, @iamberenice, @elviguitarra, @empressjay, @goldenproject, @someguy213, @princessbusayo, @oluwadrey, @abdul-qudus, @hamokstitches, @reinadeespadas, @yuraimatc, @maiasun84, @van.illa, @mathewdaddywah, @iriswrite, @lizandra, @officialdenkay

You made this round unforgettable! 💖

The winners

🥇 1st place:

@afrikens Commissioned Pencil Portrait - 56 pts - prize: 20% of the post's earnings + 300 Ecency Points

This is a realistic pencil and charcoal portrait of a man, drawn on paper. The artist has carefully captured the facial features, beard texture, hairstyle, and clothing details—especially the intricate pattern on the tie. The shading is gradual and layered, giving the portrait depth and a lifelike appearance. The composition is clean and elegant, with a neutral background that keeps the focus on the subject. Overall, the work shows strong technical skill and great attention to detail.

🥈 2nd place:

@maiasun84 Nefertiti Alone -Vogue Series (Work in Progress)/Nefertiti a solas- Serie Vogue (trabajo en evolución) [ENG-ESP] - 20 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

This is a graceful and thoughtful sketch of Queen Nefertiti, beautifully rendered in pencil on textured cardstock. The composition captures both her iconic regality and a sense of quiet introspection, aligning with your intention to show her as vulnerable and human beneath the weight of her crown.

The elongated neck, delicate features, and tall headdress are reminiscent of the famous Nefertiti bust, while the soft shading adds emotion and depth. Even though it's still in progress, the sketch already communicates a lot—elegance, inner strength, and fatigue.

Looking forward to seeing the final version with enhanced chiaroscuro. Lovely work!

🥉 3rd place:

@bseffectdraw Avaitor - 18 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

This piece is incredibly powerful—both technically and emotionally. The hyper-realistic detail is stunning, especially in the textures of the goggles, the softness of her hair, and the expressive eyes that reflect both innocence and determination. The contrast and depth you’ve achieved bring her story to life.

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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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