A stroke of success for young talent

But after recently taking out the junior section at the Tatura Rotary Art Show’s school art awards, perhaps art could be a promising side hustle.

“I like art, and I really like my teacher Ms Bravo, but it’s not my favourite subject,” Ella said.

“I was really shocked when I was told I’d won the award because there were so many amazing pieces from other kids.”

Like most students, PE is one of Ella’s favourite subjects at school.

But when all Year 5 and 6 students were asked to create an artwork for Tatura’s well-known art show, she gave it her best.

The brief was to depict a building in Tatura, and Ella chose the iconic Tatura Milk Factory.

“I chose the milk factory because no-one else had, and because it’s a big part of the town and its history,” she said.

“Ms Bravo suggested I add some cows, but I was running out of room, so I placed them in front of the building.”

Her piece features a vibrant blue and green background to represent the sky and grass, and includes two cows in the foreground — traced and placed in a way that gives them a slightly three-dimensional effect.

Ella was awarded a certificate of recognition from the Rotary Club of Tatura, along with a $50 voucher from Mes Amores on Hogan St.

She visited the art show with her mum during the weekend it was held to check out all the artworks on display.

“It was amazing,” Ella said.

“So many beautiful, bright artworks — I didn’t know where to look.”

Alongside her recent art recognition, Ella is also proudly serving as Tatura Primary School’s School Captain this year — a role she takes seriously.

She said she enjoyed being a good peer to other students and being part of the leadership team.

“It’s lots of fun, and I really enjoy it,” she said.

“I’m off to high school next year in Kyabram. I’m going to miss this school, but I hope I get lots of nice teachers there like I have here.”

– Kelly Lucas-Carmody