2007 Under 11 Children’s Art Outstanding Entry

Nicholas Lopez

The Battle
Pencil and crayon on paper

Artist's Statement

My picture represents my fight against cancer. I am the bull before cancer, strong and free of threats. Cancer threatened me like a matador threatens and tries to kill a bull. Like a bull when it comes up against a matador I felt scared, weak and confused. I was determined to fight my battle with cancer and win.

Judge's Comments

The painting is very interesting and painted and drawn with a lot of sensitivity, thought and feeling.

It's the kind of picture you want to keep looking at because it's so interesting and when I read what it's about the idea and image come together. I was very moved by Nicholas's experience and that he will share it with us. Judge Deborah Halpern, Artist.