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20 February 2010

Cat at the Lotus



Cat at the Lotus
Originally uploaded by kwwii

This is a tale of weary over-worked designers, days spent toiling in the colour factory. Nights searching, yearning, I dare say for some of us, groping, for some magical libation, some flame, to lighten our burdens and free heart and soul.

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