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January 2026 Printabke calendar page with penguin illustration

FREE Printable Calendar Page

The new printable calendar page for January 2026 is now available to download.

This month features an illustration of some very playful penguins during their Extreme Penguin Games event

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Welcome to my website! My name is Reiko (that’s pronounced ray-ko). I am a digital illustrator that loves to create artwork about travel, wildlife, and food. Whether it's crafting intricate repeat patterns, funny greeting cards, or captivating scene illustrations, I love to play with colour to keep things fun and vibrant.

I’m available for both freelance projects as well as art licensing. If you’re interested in either, please contact me.

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