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.
Drawing Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Cloverbud
- Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Kaylee Almberg, Four Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County
- Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Senior- Ages 15-19
- Carter Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Bailey LeCates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Intermediate Ages 12-14
- Abby VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting- Abstract- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Janet Shultie, Seaford Bluejays 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Painting- Realistic- Cloverbud Ages 5-7
- Natalie Spader, Just Country Kids 4-H Club, Kent County
Painting Realistic- Junior Ages 8-11
- Lily VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Taylor Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Mackenzie Hadaway, Four Hooves 4-H Club, Kent County
- RiLynn Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club Sussex County
- Lillie Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Abby VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting Realistic – Senior- Ages 15-19
- Carter Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Cloverbud
- Ryder Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Junior- Ages 8-11
- Rocco Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County
- Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Francesca Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Francesca Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35MM- Senior- Ages 15-19
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Gianna Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Gianna Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Francesca Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM-Senior- Ages 15-19
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Weston Williams, Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, Kent County
- Gianna Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Gianna Joella, Hollymount 4-H Club, Sussex County
Cartoon Strip- Junior Ages 8-11
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media- Cloverbud- Ages 5-7
- Natalie Spader, Just Country Kids 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Best In Show Champion Award– Abby Mast Age 14- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”
Best In Show Reserve Champion Award– -Paige Taylor- Age 17- Bridgeville Mustang 4-H Club, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Portrait
4-H is a community of young people across Delaware learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. We grow true leaders! For more information on becoming a 4-H member or volunteer in Delaware, please contact your county extension office:
New Castle County: (302)831-8965
Kent County: (302)730-4000
Sussex County: (302)856-7303
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