Division 1 Winner, Trinity, a Fulton County Senior, offers a description of who inspired her to create this art and what it represents to her:

“Whenever I come upon a struggle in my life, need someone to lean on, need support and guidance, I have one person who I can always count on. My mother is my best friend and the person who is always there for me no matter what happens. I look up to her for positive words and encouragement. I can tell her anything and not be judged or feel ashamed. My mother is intelligent, respectful, beautiful, and strong.

Lana del Ray said, ‘Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.’ I believe this to be true and my mother has always told me similar advice. I chose the butterfly painting because of my relationship with my mom. My mother has a butterfly tattoo so butterflies often remind me of her. She always knows just what to say to make me feel better including the statement ‘don’t worry, be happy’. I felt this was a small piece to show how positive and influencing to me my mother is.”

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Division 3 Co-Winner, Halle, a Fulton County 3rd grader, wrote an essay describing who inspired her and what this person represents to her.  Please click the image to view this at full size.