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the feeling of joy
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Kaci Burton
Elementary School Winner
"Ice Creamtopia"
Warren T. Jackson Elementary: 5th Grade
colored pencil, charcoal, markers
"During the pandemic, every Friday, my Mom and Dad drive me to get a gourmet popsicle. I really love ice cream because I get to spend time with my family. Thinking about all the different flavors like chocolate, strawberry, pineapple, and of course cotton candy makes me forget about all the things that are happening in the world right now. I hope this artwork inspires you too for a big dip of ice cream."
"Ice Creamtopia"
Warren T. Jackson Elementary: 5th Grade
colored pencil, charcoal, markers
"During the pandemic, every Friday, my Mom and Dad drive me to get a gourmet popsicle. I really love ice cream because I get to spend time with my family. Thinking about all the different flavors like chocolate, strawberry, pineapple, and of course cotton candy makes me forget about all the things that are happening in the world right now. I hope this artwork inspires you too for a big dip of ice cream."
Diana Maldonado-Borja
Middle School Winner
"The feeling of joy"
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
acrylic
"My art represents the feeling of joy because many people associate the feeling with different colors, whether it be a vibrate colors, a cool colors, or a neutral colors. To me, painting and trying out different techniques for art brings me joy. This is why my art represents the feeling of joy.”
"The feeling of joy"
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
acrylic
"My art represents the feeling of joy because many people associate the feeling with different colors, whether it be a vibrate colors, a cool colors, or a neutral colors. To me, painting and trying out different techniques for art brings me joy. This is why my art represents the feeling of joy.”
Anna Larsen
High School Winner
"In the Mist of Bliss"
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
watercolor
"I created this piece because I wanted to make something that expressed my feelings of joy. We live in a big and bustling city, that's constantly moving and changing. So for me, I feel joy when I experience calm and peacefulness. This flower and lily pad, represent the stillness that brings me joy. “
"In the Mist of Bliss"
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
watercolor
"I created this piece because I wanted to make something that expressed my feelings of joy. We live in a big and bustling city, that's constantly moving and changing. So for me, I feel joy when I experience calm and peacefulness. This flower and lily pad, represent the stillness that brings me joy. “
Zoe Piernik
Elementary School Winner
Garden Hills Elementary School: 5th Grade
marker
Garden Hills Elementary School: 5th Grade
marker
Anyla White
Middle School Winner
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
mixed media: watercolor and colored pencil
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
mixed media: watercolor and colored pencil
Jace Kaltenbach
High School Winner
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
acrylic
"My goal for this piece was to create an abstracted coastal landscape. The beach is a place that always brings me joy, I am truly happy sunbathing and listening to the waves. I enjoyed rendering something abstract to express joy experienced in the perfect vacation spot.”
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
acrylic
"My goal for this piece was to create an abstracted coastal landscape. The beach is a place that always brings me joy, I am truly happy sunbathing and listening to the waves. I enjoyed rendering something abstract to express joy experienced in the perfect vacation spot.”
Xavier Brown
Elementary School Winner
"Mystery Lady"
Garden Hill Elementary School: 5th Grade
digital
"Mystery Lady"
Garden Hill Elementary School: 5th Grade
digital
Diana Serrano-Abad
Middle School Winner
"Wonders of the Colors"
Sutton Middle School: 6th Grade
acrylic
"This abstract peace that I made reflects the colors that bring me joy as well as creating artwork like this brings me joy. From adding the paint and making the brush strokes with the different colors then adding big and little details.”
"Wonders of the Colors"
Sutton Middle School: 6th Grade
acrylic
"This abstract peace that I made reflects the colors that bring me joy as well as creating artwork like this brings me joy. From adding the paint and making the brush strokes with the different colors then adding big and little details.”
Maverick Thrasher
High School Winner
North Atlanta High School: 12th Grade
india Ink, paint markers, and collage
"I know that the prompt is the feeling of joy, however through my own personal journey, I have realized that joy is a difficult emotion to find in myself. I have struggled with mental health for many years, and I wanted to create a piece that reflects how I have felt joy through the years, the use of mood-altering medication being a large factor. I wanted to show how I used to feel joy through artificial means.”
North Atlanta High School: 12th Grade
india Ink, paint markers, and collage
"I know that the prompt is the feeling of joy, however through my own personal journey, I have realized that joy is a difficult emotion to find in myself. I have struggled with mental health for many years, and I wanted to create a piece that reflects how I have felt joy through the years, the use of mood-altering medication being a large factor. I wanted to show how I used to feel joy through artificial means.”
Abigail Cooper
Elementary School Winner
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School: 4th Grade
acrylic
"This represents my bunny's moods. The background is dark because he's most active at dusk and dawn. The strokes show movement. The bunny is painted in vibrant colors to represent joy and excitement.”
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School: 4th Grade
acrylic
"This represents my bunny's moods. The background is dark because he's most active at dusk and dawn. The strokes show movement. The bunny is painted in vibrant colors to represent joy and excitement.”
Julia Promoff
Middle School Winner
"Joyfulness in a Sea of Blue"
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
acrylic, digital
"In life we are faced with sadness. The best way to cure sadness is simply with joy. In my piece, I have shown sadness in the background with different blues, to go with my statement I have digitally drawn vibrant and warm circles. To me the circles symbolize joy. Because the 'joy' is in bright colors, it outweighs the sadness or the feeling of 'blue'. In my opinion we need to feel more joy, now more than ever.”
"Joyfulness in a Sea of Blue"
Sutton Middle School: 7th Grade
acrylic, digital
"In life we are faced with sadness. The best way to cure sadness is simply with joy. In my piece, I have shown sadness in the background with different blues, to go with my statement I have digitally drawn vibrant and warm circles. To me the circles symbolize joy. Because the 'joy' is in bright colors, it outweighs the sadness or the feeling of 'blue'. In my opinion we need to feel more joy, now more than ever.”
Sia Nair
High School Winner
"Do It Souk"
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
acrylic
"As I began this piece, I played a shuffle of music. I drew out and outlined what I felt and heard while listening to the songs. I mainly listened to songs by the band 'I Don’t Know How But They Found Me' and the 'Gorillaz' which greatly influenced the style of this piece. The title of this piece is a mix of two songs from each band. I really enjoyed creating this piece, it was the most fun I had this week."
"Do It Souk"
North Atlanta High School: 10th Grade
acrylic
"As I began this piece, I played a shuffle of music. I drew out and outlined what I felt and heard while listening to the songs. I mainly listened to songs by the band 'I Don’t Know How But They Found Me' and the 'Gorillaz' which greatly influenced the style of this piece. The title of this piece is a mix of two songs from each band. I really enjoyed creating this piece, it was the most fun I had this week."
ELEMENTARY
Abigail Cooper
DeeDee Herndon
Ilana Christian
Kaci Burton
Lali Stillman
Taaj Robinson
Xavier Brown
Zoe Piernik
MIDDLE
Anyla White
Chiemela Njoku
Diana Maldonado-Borja
Diana Serrano-Abad
Iris Hamilton
Julia Promoff
HIGH
Alexandra England
Alden Reid
Alexandra Kazamias
Anna Larsen
Carter Martin
Casey Bardowell
Ella Mccabe
Ellie Evans
Essence Ervin
Gigi Fisher
Gigi Fisher and Malori Switzer
Iris Hull
Jace Kaltenbach
Jade Chiban
Joseph Perez
Mark Carroll
Mary Hollis
Maverick Thrasher
Nicolas Kamel
Sean Townsend
Semira Reese
Sia Nair
Talaya Johnson
Taylor Ryan
Trenity Acey
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