Open Contest Artwork Show—2025 BYC Summer Fair

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Entry 2
Old Raven
5.5”x8.5”
Watercolor

This painting is based on a photo of my beloved Raven soaking up the sun with her black feathers. I had a lot of fun adding the distinctive details of her feathery face and spotted orange eyes.
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azurbanclucker said:

Calling all our talented artists on Backyard Chickens! Whether you're sketching stunning scenes, painting vibrant masterpieces, or crafting any drawing or painting, this is your chance to dazzle.

The Artwork Show is a judged photo contest.

Prizes - At least one 3-month PFM!

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.

Rules:
  1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
  2. An entry is *one* picture of a painting or drawing made by you.
  3. Include a brief description of the entry, and list the mediums you used.
  4. Paintings and drawings only. All other art may enter the Handcrafts Show.
  5. No AI-generated content.
  6. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
  7. No screenshots. No collages.
  8. No watermarks, text, or other elements on the photo. Date stamps are allowed.
  9. The photo needs to have been taken by you.
  10. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
  11. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, is allowed.
  12. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC.
  13. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
  14. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
  15. Entries will be accepted until August 24th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Photography tips from fellow BYC members:
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From left to right, photos by @Somewhere_In_The_Clouds,@Tiffany Wikk, & @Dlm2plus

Drawing Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @RobertaD1, @Chive, @HorseGirlAbby, & @Karasu

Painting Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @Jenbirdee, @Chicksandplants, @TheWasp, & @Muscovy Wunda

Everything Else Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @Awaytome, @DonyaQuick, @silentmaple, & @1dermaker1


Drawing Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @TwoCrows, @HorseGirlAbby, @Chookmama72, & @BelovedBirds

Painting Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @StinkyAcres, @Chickolett, @GingerRose, & @Laylashens

Everything Else Category Winners
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From left to right, photos by @CaliforniaMountainChicks. @FrankieDoodle, @FireCountry, & @Rise722
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From left to right, photos by @ChristyBloom, @BroodyViolet, & @BonnieCraig

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And last submission, a piece I made for @CHlCKEN of his cat Ranger! :)
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CombNWattles said:
Entry 1
The Talking Tree
22” x 30”
Micron pen and watercolor washes

This tree on my college campus is my go-to spot for calling family back home; it is like a quiet friend to me.
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Woah! So cool that you have a place to call your family at!
CombNWattles said:
Entry 2
Old Raven
5.5”x8.5”
Watercolor

This painting is based on a photo of my beloved Raven soaking up the sun with her black feathers. I had a lot of fun adding the distinctive details of her feathery face and spotted orange eyes.
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That's amazing! I like how you depicted the green iridescence.
 

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