Blue Horse Fine Art

06/14/2026

Hey all! 9 hours left for the wildcard round! I have to be in 1st place to continue or else I will officially be out of the competition! Either way is okay! I have plenty of great things to look forward to, and I’m happy for any other artist’s success! 😁 I beyond appreciate all of your support, votes and belief in my artistic journey! ❤️

Just sharing a pic of this graduation gift for a beautiful young lady who finally got to see it yesterday!

Vote here!

https://peoplesartist.org/2026/sara-hankes

06/13/2026

So I didn’t automatically go to the finals but I have one last chance where the second place competitors get to battle it out for first to go to finals in the wildcard round! I was hoping to skip this, if I get there then that’s great! If not then I am happy for whoever makes it! This ends at 9pm tomorrow!

I Create Wood Burned Art (pyrography) Because It’s Permanent And Unforgiving. Mistakes Become Part Of The Story, Not Something To Hide.

06/11/2026

Hey everyone! I have been stuck on 2nd place and to make it to finals I have to come in 1st place by 9pm central standard time tonight! It’s currently DOUBLE votes right now!

If I finish second I get entered into the wild card round which it’s gives me a very slim possibility of making it to finals…but your vote would mean so much!

Thank you to everyone for voting, sharing and believing in my art enough to support me the way that you do! Whether I make it or not, I’m filled with SO MUCH gratitude for all of you!

I Create Wood Burned Art (pyrography) Because It’s Permanent And Unforgiving. Mistakes Become Part Of The Story, Not Something To Hide.

06/11/2026

Hey everyone! There is currently 23 hours left for me to hit 1st place and to get to the final round! I know that some of my posts don’t always show the link directly so I’m going to try it this way!

Thank you so much to everybody who has been voting and supporting! If I don’t make it, it isn’t a dead end! There is a wildcard round for second place participants……and if I still don’t make that, it’s still all good! This is just for funsies! 😁

I Create Wood Burned Art (pyrography) Because It’s Permanent And Unforgiving. Mistakes Become Part Of The Story, Not Something To Hide.

06/10/2026

Finished the pyrography on this guitar!

The neck and bridge aren’t permanently attached yet, but this gives a pretty good idea of how the finished piece will look once it’s fully assembled by 1ofakindguitars!

Creating pieces like this is why I entered the People’s Artist competition, and I’m incredibly grateful for all of the support you’ve shown so far.

Right now I’m sitting in 2nd place. To advance directly to the final rounds, I need to move into 1st place. If I stay in 2nd, I’ll move on to the Wildcard Round, where all of the second-place artists from every group compete for one last chance to reach the finals.

If you’d like to help support my art, I’d be so thankful if you could take a moment to cast a vote. Every vote truly makes a difference!

And of course I am sending a giant resounding THANK YOU to all of you who have supported, voted and shared my journey so far!!! ❤️

Vote here ⬇️
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/sara-hankes

06/09/2026

Double Vote Day!

Every vote counts as 2 votes today until 9:00 PM.

There are only 2 days left before the quarterfinalists are announced, and I need to hold on to 1st place to advance directly. If I slip into 2nd, there is still a wildcard round, but I’m hoping to avoid that extra hurdle.

I’m sharing a sneak peek of the latest piece I’m working on….

Thank you to everyone who has voted, shared, and cheered me on through this competition. Your support means more than I can say. If you’d like to help, I’d be incredibly grateful for your daily vote today. ❤️

https://peoplesartist.org/2026/sara-hankes

06/07/2026

Hey guess what!

I’ve officially applied to be an artist at the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival at Custer State Park in South Dakota this September! While I’m still awaiting approval, I couldn’t resist creating this buffalo-themed, hand burned guitar inspired by the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and the iconic Buffalo Roundup itself.

I also have a huge thank-you to all of you. Because of your support, I’m currently sitting in 1st Place again in the People’s Artist Competition! The competition isn’t over yet, though, and I need to hold onto that top spot to advance directly to the Group Finals.

If you’d like to help support my art, please head to the comments and cast your vote. Every vote helps, and I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has followed my journey, shared my work, and cheered me on along the way.

Thank you for helping me pursue opportunities like this and for believing in what I create. ❤️❤️

06/06/2026

I’m currently in 2nd place in my group, and right now every vote counts DOUBLE! To advance directly to the Group Finals, I need to finish in 1st place. If I can hold onto 2nd place, I’ll still move on to the Wildcard Round for another chance to advance.

No matter what happens, I want to take a moment to thank every single person who has voted, shared, commented, and encouraged me throughout this journey.

Honestly, I’m a little emotional about it. To see so many people rally behind me and believe in my work has been an incredible gift. I never expected to have so many people rooting for me, and I don’t take a second of it, or any of you for granted.

If you’d like to help me make a push for that #1 spot, I’d be so grateful for your vote. And if you’ve already voted, thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me get this far. ❤️

Check the comments if you want to help support me on this journey!

06/04/2026

Fire leaves its mark on wood. Love, trust, and connection leave their mark on us. Some marks are worth keeping. ❤️

06/03/2026

If you’re one of my amazing daily voters, today is a good day to stop by because votes are worth DOUBLE until 9 PM tonight!

I got bumped down into 2nd place, so every vote helps more than usual today!

Thank you all for supporting my artwork, following along, and putting up with my occasional vote reminders. 😆❤️ You guys are the best!

Oh…and on another note, I am about to post the reveal to this horse piece later tonight!