Local Australian Illustrator and designer Paul McClintock who i first stumbled across on RedBubble has been shortlisted for the National Youth Self Portrait prize 2009 held at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

Fifteen pieces were chosen from around Australia. It was open to everyone between 18-25 years of age in Australia and the grand prize is $10,000. All entries are kept under wraps till 23rd July.

Click each of Pauls self portraits above to go hear more about this competiton and go wish him luck and check out his cool t shirt design and illustrations. You can also follow Pauls work here on his site http://www.paulmcclintock.org/

Good Luck Paul! may your cups of awesome win them over :)