African Boyhood

This weeks Spoonflower challenge was for boys clothing. It coincided with celebrations for my husband's 50th birthday. So the challenge got me thinking about his childhood, which was pretty unique and special. He grew up on a cattle farm in rural central Africa. They didn't have a TV until he was about 15 and communication was by radio. But he had a dirt bike that he would go out on with his cousin all day. His was a wild childhood of adventure and exploring, climbing trees and rocks and messing about in dirt surrounded by all kinds of creatures.

Karen Erasmus

Illustrator and designer based in Melbourne. Children’s books, products, publishing and graphic design for all uses.

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