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We’re not hiding it—this time, very few votes were cast. The result would have been a tie, with three authors each receiving 3 points, if it weren’t for 
🥇 1st place:
This digital artwork depicts a cormorant standing on a rock near a calm lake, with its wings spread wide as if drying them. A tree grows nearby, and the peaceful background features soft mountains and a serene sky.
The author shared that they drew a cormorant and decided to add more background details than usual since they had extra time in the evening. They mentioned that if time were unlimited, they would have used crayons, and noted they needed to fix a small dot that appeared in the wrong place.
🥈 2nd place: 
This artwork features a striking portrait of a person, created using white pencil on black paper with the hatching technique. The piece reflects on life's challenges, expectations, and the pursuit of balance amidst various stages and struggles.
The artist describes the work as simple yet deeply meaningful, focusing on life’s phases and the balance one seeks. It was created using a white pencil with a detailed hatching technique on acid-free paper.
🥈 2nd place: 
This sketch depicts a man with a full-grown beard and a cap, created with detailed curvy lines for the beard and shaded using parallel strokes throughout. The artwork captures the texture and depth of the subject’s features, showcasing the artist’s technique.
The artist shares their first sketch of the day, portraying a man with a beard and cap, using curvy lines for the beard and parallel strokes for shading.
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