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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

The Artist of Mary Challis by Evie (8-11 years, NSW)

Other, Mixed media
The Artist of Mary Challis
I chose to paint Ginny because she is very giving and funky! She chooses to use her time for teaching us art. She helps support the school and community by making tea towels, t-shirts and ‘boomerang bags’. She is beautiful, expressive, big and bold. Thank you Ginny.

My Awesome Australian

Childhood Dreams
Childhood Dreams by Huiji
Dr. Eyes
Dr. Eyes by Andreas
The Mother of a Bright Girl
The Mother of a Bright Girl by Emerald
The Royal Queen
The Royal Queen by Alyanna
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