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- Junior- Ages 8-11
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County
- RiLynn Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club Sussex County
- Bailey LeCates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Drawing Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Brooke Taylor, 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
- Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Gavin Szczur, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Intermediate Ages 12-14
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Brooke Messick, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11
- Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting- Abstract- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Painting Realistic- Junior Ages 8-11
- Jamie Beachy, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Lily VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
- Brynlee Pepper, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Taylor Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Painting Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
Painting Realistic – Senior- Ages 15-19
- Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Junior- Ages 8-11
- Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Rocco Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County
- Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County
Color Photography- Digital or 35MM- Senior- Ages 15-19
- Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays 4-H Club, Sussex County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Cloverbud- Ages 12-14
- Ryder Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County
Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Junior- Ages 15-19
- Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
- Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 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
- Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
- Sophia 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– Sophia Mast Age 10- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County, Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”
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