First Prize Equal Winner: Young Artist

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Winner

First Prize Equal Winner: Young Artist - Congratulations to Gavin Minard for A Mother’s Love

Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Hyacinth Macaw by Victoria Midkiff

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I think these endangered animals deserved to be saved. Painting these animals has made me want to help all endangered animals more.

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SUBMISSION: A Mother's Love by Gavin Minard

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Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Eyes of Wonder by Gavin Minard

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Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: The Whimsical Horn by Gavin Minard

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Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: The Face of Extinction by Gavin Minard

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Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Ghost in The Shadow: Gorilla by Gavin Minard

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Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Ghost in The Shadow: Elephant by Gavin Minard

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Submission.

Over the last three years, my love for animals has grown significantly into a passion, and now I dedicate my time to learning more about endangered species and their conservation. The cruelty that surrounds us each and every day is truly heartbreaking, many animals taken from us for the sole purpose of making money. The efforts from organizations such as The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, WildAid, WWF, The Jane Goodall Institute, and Florida's very own Center for Great Apes gives me hope for the future of endangered species across the globe. I may only be fifteen years old, however, I know that my future work is laid out in front of me; I will fight with all I have to save endangered species from extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Forgotten in the Rainforests by Isaac Robertshaw

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Forgotten in the Rainforests by Isaac Robertshaw. All Rights Reserved.

Tree Kangaroos are seemingly forgotten marsupials which spend most of their lives in the trees of tropical rainforests. They are being pushed towards the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. People need to do all they can to help these beautiful creatures survive and flourish.

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SUBMISSION: Panda by Scout Dingman

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Panda by Scout Dingman. All Rights Reserved.

Scout Dingman is a Young Artist, fundraiser and Ape Ambassador,  - 11 years old.

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SUBMISSION: The Simple Beauty of the Orangutan by Alison Irving

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The Simple Beauty of the Orangutan by Alison Irving. All Rights Reserved.

I think one of the most powerful things captured by the art4apes competition is the sheer beauty of these endangered animals in their natural habitat. I wanted my piece to bring a smile to the viewer's face and elicit a sense of familiarity in the movement of the orangutan. Currently, palm oil is the largest threat to the orangutan populations. To see an orangutan happy in an environment of its own is a reminder to the pain that we inflict on them through the expansion of palm oil production. I wanted to extend beyond a still image of an orangutan; I wanted there to be a sense of freedom and personality from the orangutan. Ultimately, we hold the fate of the orangutans' future in our hands, how can we possibly let such emotion-filled animals die innocently for our own greed? This piece is a reminder of the victim of our own doing.

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SUBMISSION: The Knight of the Jungle by Lily Zhu

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The Knight of the Jungle by Lily Zhu. All Rights Reserved.

Art has become a new language in which I can express my feelings and convey messages that are meaningful to me.

In the past few years, I have created several oil paintings to raise awareness about endangered species.  When I initially thought about a theme for this painting, an image of a lonely jaguar hiding in its remaining territory came to mind. I hope that my efforts can make a difference in protecting wildlife.

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SUBMISSION: Just a Nibble by Daniel Umasky

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Just a Nibble by Daniel Umasky. All Rights Reserved.

My goal is to give people a new, close angle to animals that would normally be hard to see in such a manner.

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SUBMISSION: Green Sea Turtle by Faith Brown

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Green Sea Turtle by Faith Brown. All Rights Reserved.

Green sea turtles are endangered because of the garbage they get stuck in or eat. They get caught in fish nets and sometimes strangle themselves. If we don't start to realize how pollution is a danger to all creatures, then they will be all gone.

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SUBMISSION: Hanging in There by Gabe Cach

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Hanging in There by Gabe Cach. All Rights Reserved.

Pangolins are unique animals that are the most trafficked animals in the world. If the trafficking of Pangolins does not come to a halt, these amazing animals will disappear forever.

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SUBMISSION: Light of the World by Dahlia Shtaih

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Light of the World by Dahlia Shtaih. All Rights Reserved.

As each animal grows closer to extinction, its light fades out, leaving the world dark and empty.

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SUBMISSION: The Mickey Mouse of the Desert by Hannah Sullivan

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The Mickey Mouse of the Desert by Hannah Sullivan. All Rights Reserved.

Jerboas, a nocturnal species, are endangered mainly due to human caused habitat destruction. It is quite sad that such adorable, large-eared rodents are being less seen as time goes on because of human touch on their habitats.

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SUBMISSION: Black Racer by Caleb Olson

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Black Racer by Caleb Olson. All Rights Reserved.

The Black Racer is an amazing snake. I chose to represent this snake because I have seen them in the past and I was struck by their beauty.

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SUBMISSION: Ara Solitude by Katherine Moon

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Ara Solitude by Katherine Moon. All Rights Reserved.

The Scarlet Macaw is a South American Parrot that lives in the tropical forests. Scarlet Macaws have been on and off the endangered species list due to deforestation. If humans don’t stop taking away their habitat, these colorful birds could disappear forever.

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SUBMISSION: A Glimpse Into Africa by Madilynn Lenzke

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A Glimpse Into Africa by Madilynn Lenzke. All Rights Reserved.

The fire has been sparked. We are sitting back watching the ‘circus’ playing games. We need to make a change for these desperate animals.

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