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He’s finally here! Meet “Kingfisher Rising”—my new favourite from the estuary birds series

November 20, 2025 — No Comments

By popular demand, he’s finally here! Meet “Kingfisher Rising”—my new favourite from the Estuary Birds series. That flash of electric blue lifting off the old wooden post is always inspiring down at South Brighton. I love how the print wraps around the side so the post continues onto the back.

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  • Snow Marle, Pale Blue, and Penguins Too: Unveiling the New Adelie Kids’ T-Shirt Design

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  • From Banner to Tee: Designing a T-Shirt Inspired by the 1957 Rambler Rebel

    March 12, 2025 — No Comments
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