Pantomime Horse Art Contest: August 2024
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Please visit the submission form below for full contest details and to submit your entry:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Best of luck,
goatpierrot
ENTRIES
The entries below are shown in the order in which they were submitted.
The list will be updated daily until judging begins, so keep your favorites in mind!
Pieces marked “Public Judging Category” will be the ones voted upon publicly - Scribble Category’s winner will be chosen by me but announced at the same time.
Entry #1: "Panto-corn" by Ollie
[Pen and marker / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Observe the strong leg muscles of the Pantomime Horse and the flared nostrils that say, "Not just am I two people pretending to be a horse, but I am two people pretending to be a horse that is pretending to be a unicorn."
Entry #2: “Clownin’ Around” by @isabellacastrillo
[Digital / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"This cuddly Pantomime Horse appears to be wearing his winter boots and seems to have taken someone up on a dare to lick a frozen cannonball which is now stuck to his unfortunate tongue. Trot along to the medical tent! Quickly!"
Entry #3: “Portrait Of A Man Who Swallowed A Pantomime Horse” by @johnnypoulson
[Pencil / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"The man has swallowed a Pantomime Horse, whose googly blank eyes stare from the prescription lenses of his fancy businessman spectacles. The man thinks "Is this merger a good idea?" but the Pantomime Horse inside knows that merging is always a good idea."
Entry #4: “Norse Pantomime Horse” by @macey_stratton
[Watercolor and ink / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"While any good set of friends or strangers can become a Pantomime Horse, one can only image the effort and coordination needed to masquerade as a Pantomime Sleipnir. The matching red slippers and delicate prancing would make this horse not out of place on stage with the ballet."
Entry #4: “Portrait Of A Horse (Girl)” by @sleeper_jazz
[Pen, Posca, Sharpie / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"In delicate golden frames, the portrait of a Pantomime Horse in all its contradictory beauty. You step quietly towards the pieces on the wall, leaving small footprints in the dusty hallway. Who was it that once lived in this great abandoned mansion?"
Entry #6. “Pantomime Horse Falling For You" by Aurin
[Black Texta on Paper / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"The foreshortening on this piece was very successful. I truly feel I am about to experience what it feels like to, on a sunny and beautiful day, be crushed by two girls in a horse costume falling from the clear blue. To the sound of birds chirping."
Entry #7: “Skatehormse” by Jiibyt
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Just because you two are part of the same horse, doesn't mean you have to step (or roll) in perfect synchronicity. On another note, if anyone attempts this as an actual costume please send videos of you at the skate park being the coolest person there."
Entry #8: “Pantomime Parelli” by Holmes Watercolors
[Watercolor / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Here we have the famous muralist duo, Panto and Horse. Due to the notoriety of their works of street art, their identities remain carefully hidden behind a horselike facade."
Entry. #9: “Startled Mime Horse” by @dovegard
[Watercolor & Ink / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"This sweet Pantomime Horse seems to have been stopped straight in her tracks, her polished shoes skidding to an abrupt stop. Just how fast were you frolicking, young lady? This is not behavior suitable to the next Duchess of Pantomimia."
Entry #10: “Pantomime horse frolicking in a dream 🌀”
by Itza (@itza_draws)
[A little of everything, mostly color pencils, pen, sharpie and gouache blotches / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"The Spotted Teapoot and her friend the Pantomime Horse, galloping through the twinkling stars! The choice to use pink as the dominant color lends much joy to the piece."
Entry #11: “Pantomime Roller Derby Horse” by Nora Swanson
[Ballpoint Pen / Public Judging Category, Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"She's going the distance
She's going for speed
She wants some oats (yes some oats)
Just some oats her bag of feed"
When a Pantomime Horse races, is he his own jockey? Or is the jockey an actual horse, dressed as a man?"
Entry #12: “Pantomime Horse Making A New Friend” by @izanna_lasagna
[Felt Collage / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"The more neutral and earthy greys and browns and the calm blue of the cloth really make the primary colors pop! This piece is a triumph of absurdity and I applaud it."
Entry #13: “Pantomime Horse and the Strenuous Balancing Act” by Aileen Saldana (@Oddly.Optimistic)
[Colored Pencil / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"On stage, this night only: The world's cutest and squishiest Pantomime Horse!" The use of large solid areas of colored pencil allows texture of the paper to become part of the piece in a delightful way."
Entry #14: “Looking for Love” by @art.arii
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"When I was a young 'un, Pantomime Horses used to find each other the old fashioned way! These days, people just want to run around in a horse costume for a night without any of the long term commitment and sacrifice that comes with being part of a real fake horse act." - Pantomime Horse Grandma/pa
Entry #15: “Pantomime Horse feeling whimsical :D” by @Phona_fi
[Oil pastel on paper / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"The spiral sun shines down upon the field of flowers. Is a summer day too hot for a Pantomime Horse? Not when you have a light breeze around the knees and a cold jug of lemonade waiting for you under a tree nearby."
Entry #16: “Pantomime Horse Staving Off Boredom In Class” by nevermindillfind
[Ink / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"With his stoic glare and purposeful strut, Pantomime horse trots off the stage of the great world of academia. Book learning? That's for people who don't care to find the greater truths of this world, which is what he is off to do."
Entry #17: “Cowboy boot wearing pantomime horse” by Sophie Goegan/Shinykitchenlight
[Digital / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"You're walking past the bar and see a new poster up in the window. This Friday, the band Shiny Kitchen Light and their lead singer, the mysterious Pantomime Horsette will be performing. You consider going, in hopes that she'll see you in the crowd and remember what a good half of a Pantomime Horse you were before she replaced you with that no-talent, out of sync hack, Suzy Lou."
Entry #18: “Patchwork Panto Pony Poem” by @hazelonpaper
[Colored Pencil / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"That there was no Silly Rhyme category of this contest was an error on my part, in retrospect. This is a dear, dear, adorable piece of work, Hazel."
Entry #19: “Pantomime Center Stage but Shy” by Emilie (@oil_painted)
[Paper collage, acrylic marker and acrylic gouache / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"She's got flowers in her hair and a ribbon round her neck
Head to toe in priceless fabrics (her wardrobe triple-checked)
She's anxious but she's walking out!
She's trembling center-stage!
Modeling the bold new look
that will now be all the rage."
Entry #20: “McPantomime” by @chamemyle
[Water color and ink / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentrary: "A Seuss-esque Pantomime Horse! A lovely shade of deep yellow bringing a happy warmth to a piece that might otherwise be a little spooky. I am sure he smells like a batch of freshly fried fries (and has some stashed under the horsecloth)."
Entry #21: “I wanna be a cowboy baby!” by @smudgespiegel
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"By taming a wild Pantomime stallion, this Cowpierette will have a bond of everlasting human/animal friendship (or techncially clown/clown friendship?). Together they will search for the $20,000 that Harlequowboy stole from a stagecoach and hid in an unmarked grave."
Entry #22: “Horse” by Greggggh
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Masterful use of existential horror as well as the fill bucket tool."
Entry #24: “Night Out On The Town” by @Lizz._.5
[Digital / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Tinybirdman waiters in their little penguin tuxedos, carrying sandwiches and martinis. The true 21st century convenience."
Entry #25: “Two Halves of the Same Pantomime by Nomi Rye” (@nomi_rye)
[Digital, Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"In the gentle spotlight of the plush quilted tent, a graceful lady drops her glove(d hand). Perhaps a gentleman will pick it up for her?"
Entry #26: “Pantomime horse is too shy to say hello to the other horses in the field” by Hedvig
[oil pastel, coloured pencils / Scribble Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"You are a racehorse connoisseur, visiting the new hopefuls for this year. You spot him from across the field - yes! This is the future champion you were looking for! So full of potential! Here is a horse that knows how to tie his own running shoes!"
Entry #27: “O, Pantomime Horse! ...will you be mine?“ by E.K. Mosley
[Colored penculs / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Does this lady full of butter shunshine know how much she is loved? On this beautiful summer night, she strolls among the fireflies and stars without a care in the world. Flute music can be heard far away in the forest, but does she know it is playing for her?"
Entry #29: “Pantomime girl and pantomime horse” by @avasilvart
[Watercolor, ink / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"A woman need never feel lonely riding a horse, when the horse contains her two very good friends. On the other hand, the final destination is entirely undetermined by the rider."
Entry #30: “Sneaking Out” by Yoonseo Lee (@a.frogs.pen)
[Digital, Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Under the shadow of horsecloth darkness, they are plotting and planning! Their soft slippers make no noise as they make their escape."
Entry #31: “When Pantomime Horse Sleeps” by Fee Brandt (@feeb_story, FeeBrandt.com)
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"If a horse sleeps in the circus, but dreams of the circus still, did it get any rest?"
Entry #32: “Pantomime Horse Inverted” by Grace
[Digital / Scribble + Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot description:
"Look at that cheeky smile! This horse must be having a wonderful time tonight, as a Pantomime Girl. Go infiltrate a game of jumping rope and baby sit some very confused children."
Entry #33: “Pantomiminomenon” by fablelustre
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"It's a punk Pantomime Horse! His Harlequin print pants and jolly jolly cheeks. I don't know where he's going tonight but I know the music will be very loud."
Entry #34: “Ditzy Boy In Primary Colors” by @sophie_hearts_art
[Digital / Scribble + Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"On the tippest of toes
with the slightest of blush
he can't stop to chat
for he's in a big rush"
Entry #35: “Rearing to Go!” by @twade_art
[Digital / Public Judging Category]
goatpierrot commentary:
"Whoa! Now that is a piece that deserves to a statue (outside the Pantomime Horse restaurant where all the waiters are Pantomime Horses).
The seam of where the two sides of Harlequin print fabric meet each other is a great detail and adds twist and dimensionality to the form."
Supplemental: “What Song Should We All Listen To?”
Here are the contestant’s answers:
The Bug Collector by Haley Heynderickx
Belvedere by Scott James
Like a River Runs by Bleachers
Lewis Takes Off His Shirt by Owen Pallett
Arrow Through Me - Wings
Susan Boyle's cover of Wild Horses🐴
My heart cries for you - Bloodshot Bill
Giddy Up Love
High by The Cure
Cochinitos Dormilones by the famous Cri-Cri
Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver
Bibi the Dog - M83
Só um Beijo by Luísa and Salvador Sobral
Kill Bill: The Rapper & Rav’s “THINGS WILL GE T MUCH WORSE FROM HERE ft hastune miku :) (warning it’s kinda loud)
“Glue Song” -beabadoobee
Romantico by 800 cherries
Peach Pit - Peach Pit
odoriko
Ballo Ballo by Rafaella Carra
JOYRIDE (circus night) by freshman biology
“I Wanna be a Cowboy, Baby!” By CMAT
Horses by Patti Smith
Left outside alone - Anastacia
Cherry Wine - grentperez
Sheik song from Ocarina of Time OST
Cordeiro De Nanã by Os Tincoãs
Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root
Carnival - The Cardigans
I MONSTER- Daydream in Blue :D
Songs from L’lmpératrice
hozier- like real people do
Pinky Pony Club - Chapell Roan
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel
Don't Live Up - Born Ruffians