Kids Jump...Children's Portraits

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This project was a lot of fun. 4th and 5th Graders at Willamette all jump for their school Auction project. You will have to go to the auction to see the final product.

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deep etch service said…
These children's portraits in jumping mood is excellent. Did you use Photoshop to
make image background white?
24 April 2019 at 14:12
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