High school students include pictures of themselves on the backs of the portraits, along with written messages to the children and teens who will receive them.

Dear Antonio,

Hello, I'm a high school student named Fatima who counts art as a favorite hobby. I was very glad to do your portrait, because I think yours was one of the best pictures that I could have chosen from all the other ones. I really enjoyed painting it, and with the help of my art teacher I was able to turn it into a special one that I hope you like. I love this project because it builds communication between kids in different countries and brings smiles to cute faces. Anyway, I hope that you like it, and I hope for you a bright future with peace and art.

Sincerely,
Fatima