Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest Winners
Delaware 4-H members of all ages recently participated in a statewide Equine Art Contest sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group of volunteer 4-H Equine Project Leaders. Entries from budding artists from across the state were submitted for the contest in the following categories:
- Drawing- Pastels/Charcoal/Graphite/Colored Pencil (Abstract or Realistic)
- Drawing- Pen/Ink/Markers/Crayon (Abstract or Realistic)
- Painting- Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor (Abstract or Realistic)
- Photography- Color digital or 35 mm film
- Photography- Black and White digital or 35 mm film
- Cartoon- Single Frame or Strip
- Mixed Media
Entries were divided into age groups for judging. Awards were given to the top six entries in each category and age group. A Best in Show Champion and Best in Show Reserve Champion overall were also chosen from all of the entries. The annual art contest went virtual this year due to coronavirus concerns.
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Abstract- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Jocelyn Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Jordanne Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Jordanne Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil- Abstract- Intermediate Ages 12-14
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil- Realistic- Cloverbud- Ages 5-7
- Josiah Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Greta Worden, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Jordanne Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Savannah Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Jordanne Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Jack Handlin, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Savannah Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Clara Gulick, Tails n’ Trails 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Natalie Abbott, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
- Natalie Abbott, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Abstract-Cloverbud Participants Ages 5-7
- Shane Dury, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11
- Brooklyn Larimore, Vernon Creek 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing –Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers-Abstract- Intermediate- Agues 12-14
- Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Cloverbud Participants Ages 5-7
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Josiah Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Jordanne Retkowski, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Intermediate Ages 12-14
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
Painting- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11
- Kaitlyn Grant, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Maggie Wieber, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County
Painting- Abstract- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
Painting- Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Sedona Ashman, Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Junior- Ages 8-11
- Lydia Kavanagh, Porter Gang 4-H Cub, New Castle County
- Brooklynn Larimore, Vernon Creek 4-H Club, Kent County
- Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Brooklynn Larimore, Vernon Creek 4-H Club, Kent County
- Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Miley Flood, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35MM- Senior- Ages 15-19
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs, Sussex County
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Miley Flood, Cozy Corner 4-H Afterschool Program, Sussex County
- Brooklynn Larimore, Vernon Creek 4-H Club, Kent County
- Brooklynn Larimore, Vernon Creek 4-H Club, Kent County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
- Kaitlyn Wingate, Cozy Corner Afterschool 4-H Program, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM-Senior- Ages 15-19
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Mixed Media- Cloverbud- Ages 5-7
- Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club Kent County
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Savannah Messick, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County
- Blayne Tucker, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County
- Avalon Davis, Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Ethan Stafford, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County
- Sydney Messick, Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County
Best In Show Champion Award– Weston Williams – Age 15- Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County –Black and White Photography
Best In Show Reserve Champion Award– -Clara Gulick- Age 13- Tails and Trails 4-H Club, New Castle County –Realistic Drawing