Hive Art Gallery Bests #16

 **In the 16th round of the competition, we have three winners:** - **One participant** scored **7 points**, taking **1st place**. Their prizes: **20% of the post's earnings each** and **300 Ecency points each**. - **Two participants** received **4 points each**, earning **2nd place**. The prize: **15% of the post's earnings** and **150 Ecency points**. **Congratulations to the winners!** 🎉🎉🎉 We also thank **everyone who voted** and helped choose the best entries of the week! # The winners 🥇 **1st place**: **@vragolana** [Ulica/Street 🖌️🎨](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@vragolana/ulicastreet) - 7 pts - prize: **20% of the post's earnings** + **300 Ecency Points**  This painting beautifully captures the essence of a city street—not just as a physical space, but as a living, breathing rhythm of human connection. The warm noon sunlight contrasts with soft shadows, creating a visual balance that mirrors the quiet coexistence of people in motion. The figures—walking, cycling, pausing—each follow their own rhythm, yet belong to the same shared moment. Through delicate brushwork and thoughtful composition, the artist transforms an ordinary scene into a poetic reflection on presence, connection, and the unnoticed beauty of everyday life. --- 🥈 **2nd place:** **@nsejnr** [Still life drawing [CB]](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@nsejnr/still-life-drawing-cb) - 4 pts - prize: **15% of the post's earnings** + **150Ecency Points**  This pencil still life is a beautiful study of balance and contrast. The arrangement of the pots, leaning naturally against each other, creates a strong sense of weight and structure. The drapery in the background adds softness and depth, guiding the viewer’s eye through the composition. The use of different pencil grades—from fine mechanical lines to deep shadows with 10B—brings out rich textures and volume. The effort to achieve harmony really shows, especially in the delicate interplay of light and shadow. It's a thoughtful, well-executed piece! --- **@reyghart04** [Dibujo titulado "La pandemia"/Drawing entitled "The Pandemic"(ESP/ENG)](https://hive.blog/hive-177717/@reyghart04/dibujo-titulado-la-pandemia-drawing) - 4 pts - prize: **15% of the post's earnings** + **150Ecency Points**  A powerful and thought-provoking piece. The realistic pencil rendering of the couple contrasts sharply with the eerie, burned background, emphasizing the theme of emotional decay in a materialistic world. Their faceless embrace, marked by brands and fashion, speaks volumes about lost intimacy and identity. The shadow on the ground—distorted and almost unrecognizable—adds to the haunting message. The technique, especially the candle-scorched texture, enhances the atmosphere of deterioration and isolation. It’s surreal, poetic, and socially relevant. A bold artistic statement—very well done. --- ## **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. 🎨✨ --- ## **How Can You Support Us?** Love this idea? Help us make it thrive! Here’s how you can support us: ✅ Leave us the comment with a good word 📢 Spread the news 👍 Give us a thumb up👍 👀 Follow our account 🔄 Consider adding a voting trail (https://hive.vote). We can’t wait to see your incredible creations! Let’s build something amazing together. 🎨✨ --- **🎭 Don't hesitate to join the [YAF community](https://hive.blog/created/hive-177717) and share your creations there!** *** *by @asia-pl*