THIS PAINTING WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES!!!!!?? ?????????????? Dear participant, Our judges have completed judging the 1,614 entries to our Coming of Age in 2024 Contest. We're pleased to tell you that your submission made it to at least the second round, making it one of the top 264 entries we received. Our judges saw promise in your work, whether it was your artistic skill, the originality of your topic or the way you wrote about what it means to be a teenager today. Congratulations on this accomplishment. We plan to announce the winners, runners-up and honorable mentions later today. Please look out for a separate email.
- Katherine (Mother) on February 15, 2025 NEW
Very interesting look into Ava’s frustration with the Palestinian genocide, as exemplified by Palestian flag colored Ava in the background.
- Katherine (Mother) on February 14, 2025 NEW
I am THRILLED to be part of your fan club Ava. I love everything you do and can't wait to get the photos I ordered. You are the VERY BEST!! Love, Andy
- Andrea(fan) on February 14, 2025 NEW
Absolutely Beautiful - just like you!
- Elisa on February 14, 2025 NEW
Impressive! Very talented’
- John Klein on February 14, 2025 NEW
You are very talented Ava!!! They are all amazing but this one is my favorite!!
- Angie K on February 14, 2025 NEW
Ava, I really love this picture! It must have taken a lot of work to complete. I especially love all the colors.Your imagination could create a very interesting story around the figures pictured.
- Georgia on February 14, 2025 NEW
This is an interesting picture. The hand would be very difficult to draw. Congratulations.
- Georgia on December 7, 2024
The braiding is very intricate and delicate!
- Georgia on December 7, 2024
I love this sweet picture Ava!
- Georgia on December 7, 2024
Ava, I love it! One of my favorite flowers and colors!
