Every home in the Arkansas River Valley will soon be able to view Astrid Christensen’s artwork. It’s on the cover of the newest phone book.
Christensen, a ninth-grader at Russellville Junior High School, won the annual Downey Publishing Art for Education contest to have her art displayed on the front of the area phone book.
Christensen, daughter of Eric and Laura Christensen, competed with students kindergarten through 12th grade from across the region to win the contest.
In addition to having thousands view her drawing, Christensen won $500 for herself and $500 for the school’s art program.
Art teacher Phyllis Campbell said she was proud of Christensen for winning the annual contest.
“I thought one of my students would win because they are really a talented group,” Campbell said. “We were really excited she won.”
Campbell said everyone in the advanced art class had to enter the contest, and Christensen chose to draw a deer for her entry.
“I chose a deer because they are all around our city,” Christensen said. “It really represented our community.”
Christensen said she had a cast on her hand from a volleyball injury when she drew the picture.
“It’s pretty exciting,” Christensen said. “I was really surprised I won.”
Campbell said she has high expectations for Christensen in the future.
“I bet this will be the first of many art awards she’ll get.”
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