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Introducing our September Artist of the Month: Megan McKean

Meet Megan McKean, our artist of the month for September! Megan is an Aussie designer, illustrator and author with a love for travel and colour. She is the founder of McKean Studio, a design label that creates exhibition design, homewares, lifestyle products, murals, books and illustration. Her work spans print, digital and 3D forms, bringing her signature candy-coloured aesthetic to each new project.

Megan has worked with clients such as BUPA, Casetify, Play-Doh, Kate Spade New York, Kiehl's, and SONY. She is also the best-selling author and illustrator of books such as All the Colours of New York, All the Colours of London, Seasons in the City, Hello, London!, Hello, New Zealand!, Hello, Australia!, Hello, Melbourne! and Hello, Sydney! Her books are colourful, charming and educational looks at cities, countries and creatures around the world. She's incredible right?

We are thrilled to have Megan as our Artist of the Month and to showcase her amazing talent on our gift cards. She has created three exclusive designs for us that reflect her longing for home (Megan is currently living abroad). Without further ado here they are:

Birds Card.Gift

The Bird Card.Gift card features a flock of colourful birds flying over a city skyline. The card is perfect for anyone who loves birds or wants to send a cheerful message to a friend or family member. This Card.Gift card allows you to come back to Card.Gift and swap it for any card on the website- how good!

Sea Eftpos

The Sea eftpos gift card is inspired by the ocean and its creatures. The card has a blue background with waves and bubbles, and features a whale, a dolphin, a turtle and a fish. Sea dives into the depths of Australian sea life showcasing the beauty below our shores. This card can be used anywhere in Australia that accepts eftpos.

Bugs Mastercard

The Bug Mastercard Gift Card is for all card the bug lovers out there. This gift card is great for anyone who appreciates the beauty and diversity of Australian insects. Proving that Aussie creepy crawlies aren't all that bad, this design dissects the colour the comes from Australia's smallest critters. This card can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

We hope you enjoy these cards as much as we do and that they bring you joy and inspiration. Thank you for supporting local artists and Card.Gift!

Check out Megan's designs here.

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