Hive Art Gallery Bests #28

 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated and voted in our latest art contest round! We were blown away by the incredible talent and creativity showcased. It's always so hard to choose! We'd like to give a special shoutout to our podium winners—all **new faces** this time! 🥳 **Congratulations to:** 🥇 **1st Place: @kennykroos** - "Exploring" 🥈 **2nd Place: @manart** - "A painting depicting the scene of the END SARS protests in Nigeria." 🥉 **3rd Place: @usmanart** - "Etherium artwork titled: WenEth" A quick note on fair play: We couldn't count @kennykroos's own vote or award a voting bonus for it, as he voted for his own work. But his fantastic piece clearly won the hearts of the community fairly and square! ❤️ To everyone who entered: you are all amazing! Keep creating, and we can't wait to see what you all come up with next. Stay tuned for the next round of the competition! # The winners 🥇 **1st place**: **@kennykroos** [Exploring](https://hive.blog/hive-177717/@kennykroos/exploring) - 18 pts - prize: **20% of the post's earnings** + **300 Ecency Points**  This piece is striking! The combination of sticky notes as a colorful, geometric background with the detailed ballpoint pen sketch creates a beautiful contrast between structure and spontaneity. The layering adds depth, and your crosshatching and line work bring the portrait to life. It’s a great example of how simple materials can yield impactful results when paired with creativity and bold experimentation. Keep pushing those boundaries—this technique really suits your style. 🥈 **2nd place:** **@manart** [A painting depicting the scene of the END SARS protests in Nigeria](https://hive.blog/hive-177717/@manart/a-painting-depicting-the-scene-of-the-end-sars-protests-in-nigeria) - 17 pts - prize: **15% of the post's earnings** + **200 Ecency Points**  This piece is incredibly powerful—both artistically and emotionally. You’ve captured a defining moment with such depth and conviction. The central figure, her raised fist, and the bold composition immediately command attention. The crowd behind her, the signs, and the subtle tonal shifts in the sky all reinforce the intensity of the movement and the unity of the people. Your painting doesn’t just depict a protest—it echoes a cry for justice. The detailed progression you shared shows how much thought and care went into every layer. Truly compelling work. 🥉 **3rd place**: * **@usmanart** [Etherium artwork titled : WenEth](https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@usmanart/etherium-artwork-titled-weneth) - 11 pts - prize: **15% of the post's earnings** + **100 Ecency Points**  This is a stunning and deeply symbolic piece. The realism in your charcoal and graphite technique is exceptional—every detail, from the texture of the skin to the tension in the neck, is meticulously rendered. The contrast between the soft shading and the bold Ethereum symbol creates a powerful focal point, drawing the viewer into that upward gaze. The integration of the Bitcoin logo within the tattoo is a brilliant narrative touch, weaving together two dominant forces in the crypto world. It speaks to the fusion of identity, culture, and technology. ___ ## **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*