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Finalist: 13-15 year olds

Angelica Pettaras Untitled

Age 15

13-15 year olds

I paint people who are important to me to show them they’re appreciated. Yiayia’s especially special; this is the message on the back for her: ‘Dear Yiayia, I painted this for you so that you always have a reminder of how thankful I am to have you in my life. You are an exemplary human being and I admire and love you so much. Your generosity, honesty and affection shines onto everyone around you and every person who knows you will say that no matter what you age, you’ll always be youthful in your heart. With infinite love, Angelica’.