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Painterly illustrations by Melbourne-based Evie Cahir
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Digital illustrations with a hand-drawn feel, from Geelong-based artist Kimmy Hogan.
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Brisbane painter Pip Spiro shares her vibrant watercolours.
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Introducing the work of local illustrator and animator Tessa Chong.
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A collaboration between fashion designer Arabella Wilson, and her father, Dougal Ramsay.
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Bold, geometric screen prints by South Australian artist Marnie Gilder.
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