The 3rd Ottawa Youth Zodiac Painting Competition (Year of the Horse) 2026

Theme: Create a piece based on the theme "Horse"
Celebration Date: January 31, 2026 (12pm - 17pm)
Location: 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa ON

马的自述

Artist: Rachel Gu
Group D Gold
Group D: Ages 16—18
美绘艺术工作室

Description

A brown horse gazes out from the canvas, its clear eyes seemingly filled with unspoken words. The gray-green background makes its coat appear even more luminous, while the delicate brushstrokes imbue the animal with a gentle character. Those unspoken words might be the joy of being the zodiac animal of 2026, or perhaps a quiet desire to tell its own story.

Critique

This piece is a close-up portrait of a horse's head. Against a pale green background, a dark brown horse gazes forward thoughtfully, its expression calm and peaceful ...

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