2023 4-H Equine Art Results

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

  1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County
  3. RiLynn Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club Sussex County
  4. Bailey LeCates, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
  5. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

  1. Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Abstract- Junior- Ages 8-11

  1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Junior-Ages 8-11

  1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Gavin Szczur, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Drawing- Pen, Ink, Crayon, Markers- Realistic- Intermediate Ages 12-14

  1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Brooke Messick, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting- Abstract- Junior-Ages 8-11

  1. Caleb Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting- Abstract- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

  1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Painting Realistic- Junior Ages 8-11

  1. Jamie Beachy, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Lily VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County
  3. Brynlee Pepper, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  4. Taylor Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Painting Realistic- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

  1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Painting Realistic – Senior- Ages 15-19

  1. Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
  2. Paige Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club, Sussex County

Color Photography- Digital or 35 MM – Junior- Ages 8-11

  1. Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
  2. Rocco Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County
  3. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County

Color Photography- Digital or 35MM- Senior- Ages 15-19

  1. Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays 4-H Club, Sussex County

Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Cloverbud- Ages 12-14

  1. Ryder Powell, Legacy 4-H Club, Kent County

Black and White Photography- Digital or 35 MM- Junior- Ages 15-19

  1. Divine Thompson, Heavenly Hooves 4-H Club, New Castle County
  2. Alexa Cruz, Steam Rollers 4-H Club, Kent County

Mixed Media- Junior- Ages 8-11

  1. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Mixed Media- Intermediate- Ages 12-14

  1. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  2. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  3. Abby Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County
  4. Sophia Mast, On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Best In Show Champion AwardAbby Mast Age 14- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County

Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”

Best In Show Reserve Champion AwardSophia Mast Age 10- On Target 4-H Club, Kent County, Mixed Media “Diamond Art Portrait”