Our Favourite OzKidsTV Fan Art
ACTF
3 Jul 2018
Australian children’s television holds a special place in many hearts around the world. We’ve scoured the web to bring together some of the #OzKidsTV fan art and tributes we love.
Think we’ve missed your favourites? Let us know.
Dance Academy
Australian series, Dance Academy, garnered an audience both at home and overseas from three television series, which sold to more than 150 countries worldwide. Particularly in the U.S, the Dance Academy series is a popular hit, streamed via Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. This U.S artist drew a picture of Christian and Tara after becoming “addicted to this Australian TV series.” | 🎨 Queen-of-muchness
Dance Academy
After watching the second series, this talented artist also drew a touching tribute to Sammy Lieberman. | 🎨 Queen-of-muchness
Dukes of Broxstonia
This quirky animated series follows the antics of a Broxstonian punk thrash group. In recent years, ‘Dukes’ has certainly found its groove in Germany, the UK, Finland and regions in the Asia Pacific. After watching series 1 & 2 on Cartoon Network, this Brazillian fan drew her favourite rockers, Arj, Barj and Larj. | 🎨 chris_evans1.8
Dukes of Broxstonia
Likewise, this Brazillian fan drew their take on the teenage band members. | 🎨 _mermaido_
The Girl From Tomorrow
For 90s kids, Alana and her Transducer bring back fond childhood memories. This fan says that “The Girl From Tomorrow was one of [their] favourite TV shows”. | 🎨 blifejoy
The Girl From Tomorrow
The popular sci-fi series was both a hit in Australia and overseas. In 1990, The Girl From Tomorrow received ‘Best Film’ in the 1st Cairo International Film Festival Award for Children, a Bronze Award in the Houston Film Festival and ‘Best Drama’ in the French International Fimau Festival de l’Audiovisual et Programme Jeunelle. This fan drew the opening title of the series. | 🎨 ricardo_koema
Hating Alison Ashley
At home, Hating Alison Ashley was a staple in Australian classrooms across the country. Saskia Burmeister and Delta Goodrem brought the book to screen, with a series of relatable teenage dilemmas, school rivalries and embarrassing families. After watching the film, this Sydney artist was inspired to create his own movie poster. | 🎨 jakubvisual
Hoopla Doopla!
The Hoopla gang have boundless energy to flip, tumble and roll. Add sugar to the mix, and you’ll have the little ones bouncing off the walls! Squidgy, Jango, Bop, Zap, Ziggy and Mimi each had their own layer of this Hoopla Doopla! cake. | 🍰 what.jess.loves
Hoopla Doopla!
The Hoopla characters have proven a popular theme for pre-school birthday parties. | 🍰 narajadecakes
Hoopla Doopla!
Not only that, the Hoopla gang can make fantastic presents, too. This fan got crafty to create her favourite character, Bop. | ✂️ creapenelope
Johnson and Friends
The toys in Michael’s bedroom have become the face of 90s TV nostalgia in Australia. Albert the Hot Water Bottle was a particular favourite for this artist. | 🎨 thelastcandybandit
Johnson and Friends
McDuff’s character captivated many Johnson and Friends fans. This artist describes the concertina as ‘mesmerising’, forming the inspiration for this surreal sketch. | 🎨 mitchellartenterprises
Johnson and Friends
Meanwhile, this Johnson and Friends fan took his love for Diesel to the next level. | 🖋️ daveydamaged
Lift Off!
Lift Off! had a range of lovable characters, including Wolf, Cook, Lonely, Beverley, Rocky and the Backsaks. But arguably, everyone’s favourite character was EC. This artist says “I was such a fan [that] I even had a plushy of EC. For a doll with no face, he/she was still personable and surprisingly un-scary”. | 🎨 laramarksnash
Lift Off!
When this fan searched for an EC doll on eBay, he found out that they are very rare and expensive. So, he and his Nanna made their own! | ✂️ Sue Cameron
Lift Off!
This artist combined EC with a range of childhood memories as a ‘get well soon’ gift to her brother. | 🎨 eloisemeredith
Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers
Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers follows the story of a young Australian Elvis impersonator and his Didgibilli Rock band. For many, this series is fondly remembered for its catchy tunes and outback landscape. This Australian illustrator crossed Li’l Elvis (the Son of the King) with Adventure Time’s flame princess. | 🎨 meeky_geeky_lass
Little J and Big Cuz
Little J and Big Cuz became Australia’s first animated Indigenous series. Self-taught artist and cake decorator, Tamily Shibaski, certainly delivered when creating a themed birthday cake for Daisy, her friend's 3-year-old daughter. | 🍰 Shiba's Kiosk - Thursday Island
Little J and Big Cuz
Meanwhile, Melbourne Animator and Illustrator, Chicinlicin, drew a beautiful series of Little J inspired artworks. | 🎨 Chicinlicin
Little Lunch
Little Lunch is a local and international hit. Not only has it won the prestigious Prix Jeunesse International Award, the series and specials have picked up prizes at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the Japan Prize, the AACTA Awards, TV Week Logie Awards, ADG Awards and the US International Film and Video Festival (USA) Awards! This clever parent created a Debra-Jo inspired Book Week costume. | 👚 harriettethevintagecaravan
Lockie Leonard
Filmed on the beautiful beaches of Western Australia, Lockie Leonard mixed the dramas of teenage life with the joys of surfing. This artist said “After watching all Lockie Leonard series on Netflix, I had the urge to draw my character Chubb surfing. Also, I decided that Chubb’s real name will be Angelus”. | 🎨 alexvaquita
Nowhere Boys
Nowhere Boys is much-loved both at home and overseas, resulting in multiple series and a feature-length film, the Book of Shadows. This artist sketched a realistic portrait of Felix. | 🎨 water-fire-earth-and-air
Nowhere Boys
This artist drew the crew in their element(s). | 🎨 Mychron
Nowhere Boys
Whereas, this Australian artist used Photoshop to create digital art of Sam and Felix. | 🎨 Lushies-Art
Round The Twist
Classic series Round The Twist brought laughter and enjoyment to children both at home and overseas. Although the series was inherently Australian, its humour had wide-reaching, global appeal. Samu Kaukonen from Kuopio, Finland was inspired to draw his favourite actor - Jeffrey Walker as Bronson. | 🎨 Samu Kaukonen
Round The Twist
In contrast, Australian artist soggysavoy was most inspired by Mathew Water’s take on Bronson. | 🎨 soggysavoy
Round The Twist
This artist opted to create a tribute to the iconic logo. | 🎨 leftsock
Spellbinder
Teen drama and sci-fi series, Spellbinder, transported young viewers into another world of adventure, fantasy and fun. This artist from Malaysia created a portrait of Paul and Ashka. He describes Spellbinder as a fond childhood memory. | 🎨 zhaomeng
Worst Year of My Life, Again!
This relatable teen series captured the attention of Luant from Mexico, who began drawing his favourite scenes. | 🎨 luant.vigil
Worst Year of My Life, Again!
He says: “I still [watch] Worst Year of My Life, Again! and I enjoy it as much as the first time.” | 🎨 luant.vigil
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