The arrival of Australia's sun-soaked Summer brings the long-awaited school holidays, quality time with family, beachside trips and treats. This selection of artwork shares the common sense of fun, happiness and care-free moments we all experience as children during the school break.

This isn't to say only kids can enjoy this selection. As the saying goes, "getting older is mandatory; growing up is optional!"

Hailing from the UK, Grace is Bluethumb's content writer and combines a passion for art and visual creativity with written content. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Language and Linguistics from the University of York, and has over five years experience in the writing industry on various platforms.