Hive Art Gallery Bests #20

 🎉 Round 20 of the contest brought a real voting storm, and thanks to your amazing support, @maiasun84 took both 1st and 2nd place with a record-breaking score! 🏆🔥 Joining her on the podium were three other well-known and talented participants, all securing 3rd place with the same number of points. 👏 Huge congratulations to all the winners! 🥳🎨 And a big THANK YOU to everyone who voted and supported the artists! 💖 Votes came from: @maxwellmarcusart @abelarte @bleujay @maiasun84 @yuraimatc @lizandra @marpasifico @reinadeespadas @ernestopg @kpoulout @neuropoeta @abdt @kawa-i-kredki @seey-art @reinier85 @reyghart04 Stay creative and see you in the next round! ✨ # The winners 🥇 **1st place**: **@maiasun84** [Autumn Nature - Sketch [ENG-ESP]](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@maiasun84/autumn-nature-sketch-eng-esp) - 24 pts - prize: **20% of the post's earnings** + **300 Ecency Points**  What a poetic and heartfelt introduction to your art! 🌿🍂 This sketch beautifully captures the spirit of autumn — the soft melancholy, natural elegance, and gentle flow of the season. The subtle use of color against the textured cardboard adds warmth and depth, while the flowing lines in her hair echo the wind so delicately. It’s a touching way to visualize your poetry and reawaken your passion for drawing. Welcome to the community — we’re glad to have you here! 🥈 **2nd place:** **@maiasun84** [Catrina Tattoo Project/Proyecto de Catrina para tatuaje [ENG-ESP]](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@maiasun84/catrina-tattoo-project-proyecto-de) - 15 pts - prize: **15% of the post's earnings** + **200 Ecency Points**  This is a stunning piece with beautiful cultural depth. The intricate pencil work really captures the elegance and symbolism of La Catrina — from the delicate floral designs to the expressive eye and ornate patterns. Your shading adds lovely dimension, and it’s clear you put a lot of care into the detail. It's great that you also shared the cultural background — it adds so much richness to the artwork. 🥉 **3rd places**: - **@silviabeneforti** [Time for a new "Thinking about home" (mixed media on paper)](https://hive.blog/hive-177717/@silviabeneforti/time-for-a-new-thinking-about-home-mixed-media-on-paper-syq7uz) - 7 pts - prize: **5% of the post's earnings** + **33 Ecency Points**  What a gentle and poetic piece to start July with! The delicate expression on the girl's face, the soft muted palette, and the symbolic house in her hair all evoke a dreamlike introspection. There's a beautiful calm and storytelling element here — it feels like a visual metaphor for memory, home, or inner world. - **@vragolana** [Tišina male luke / The silence of the small port](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@vragolana/tisina-male-luke-the-silence-of-the-small-port) - 7 pts - prize: **5% of the post's earnings** + **33 Ecency Points**  This watercolor painting captures a peaceful Greek village port, where time flows slowly with the rhythm of the sea and sun. White houses line the shore, preserving memories of early-rising fishermen. Boats rest by a salt-worn stone wall, while red roofs glow under a vivid blue sky, creating a warm, almost dreamlike scene. Beautiful art as always, @vragolana! - **@seey-art** [Bask in the rain](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@seey-art/bask-in-the-rain) - 7 pts - prize: **5% of the post's earnings** + **33 Ecency Points**  This expressive watercolor painting shows a joyful man swinging on a pole in the rain, holding an umbrella as blue raindrops fall around him. Despite the gloomy weather, his posture and movement reflect happiness and resilience — a reminder to embrace the season with positivity. Created using pencil, pen, and watercolor on paper. The loose, energetic brushstrokes and dynamic composition beautifully capture the carefree spirit and movement, making this piece both uplifting and visually engaging. ___ ## **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*