Daisy Troth, originally from Lincolnshire, is in her third year studying illustration at Norwich University of the Arts.
The 21-year-old was one of several shortlisted hopefuls who submitted work to the inaugural Youth Artist of the Year competition, organised by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA).
The awards mark half a century of the art gallery at the Royal Norfolk Show, which returns to the Norfolk Showground on June 26 and 27.
Tom Cringle, head art steward, said: “We have introduced the Youth Art Award at the Royal Norfolk Show to boost the participation and inclusion of the youthful perspective of modern art.
“We feel that in the art marquee we cover many creative bases and provide a wonderful platform and arena to show East Anglian artistic talent at its best, with professional and amateurs covering many genres.
“However, it is also so important that as we move forwards, and beyond our 50th year, we cast our eyes towards youth art with our new arts initiative.
“We hope that over the years more artists like Daisy take this opportunity and we can showcase to the public the best of regional art representing all ages.”
The judges praised Daisy’s individual style and her bold line work, adding: “The use of negative space and light ’sky holes’, in the canopy, draw you in to intrigue you as to what may be found further into the woods. It’s a great piece of work and we look forward to seeing more of her work at the show.”
Mr Cringle added: “In my opinion all the shortlisted artists are already winners, their work is superb, and I am sure they will have long and successful careers in the art world.”