Fabulous Flamingos

Here is Gus, modeling a pair of bespoke swim trunks, designed especially for fellow miniature enthusiast and Ken doll collector, @stovallthedoll! I hand painted each piece of the garment with a flock of wading flamingos, before carefully stitching them together, and lightly working the fabric to soften the acrylic paint. These shorts are inspired by clever @bayahibe.swimwear designs, featuring rows of birds, boats, or buses, across the hip. Below, you can see some behind-the-scenes photos of the shorts in progress.

Here are a couple of fun flamingo facts: did you know that flamingos get their vibrant pink color from the small crustaceans and algae that they eat? Also, A recent study by University of Exeter confirmed that flamingos form long lasting bonds with their friends and family, creating small communities of birds within their larger flocks.