We're giving a Bulldog high-five to Hawthorne Elementary second-grader Creed Cross, who recently garnered the national "Artist of the Week" honor from Artsonia.com! 

The "Artist of the Week" program, sponsored by Blick Art Materials, is a weekly contest that highlights new artwork from four different grade categories (PreK-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) and encourages family, friends and other art appreciators to vote for their favorite piece, according to the company's website. 

"This is not a merit-based contest, but rather a simple and fun way to remind us all that EVERY child is an artist and deserves a moment in the spotlight!" the website says.

Several hundred people from across the United States cast their vote for Creed's artwork, titled "A Very Blue Park." He was inspired by a local park in Kearney, according to an interview he gave to KPGZ.

Creed's craft is guided by Hawthorne Elementary art teacher Shelly Dunn.