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For as long as I can remember, my mother, an artist herself, has encouraged me to express myself with paint and paper. Together, we would spend hours painting and drawing whatever we desired. But, as I grew older, I began to have less and less time to work on my personal art projects. Going into high school, I promised myself that I would find some way to fit it into my schedule. The art classes that I have taken over the past few years have been a place to relax and escape from the constraints of other classes. It has been the best way for me to balance the stresses of AP classes and other external stressors. I’ve even won a few awards through the San Diego County Fair for my artwork. My favorite piece so far is a drawing of hanging

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