About WildLifeThings
Nature, observed one species at a time.
WildLifeThings is an independent nature illustration studio. We turn real fungi, reef life and overlooked organisms into carefully directed designs for prints, apparel and objects.
The species comes first: its structure, name and strangeness shape the visual idea before any product is chosen.
Inspired by real species
Observation before decoration.
Each design starts with references to a real organism: its silhouette, anatomy, habitat and scientific name. The aim is not to produce a field guide, but to keep the species recognisable while giving it a distinct graphic life.
That is why the catalogue stays specific. Instead of generic nature motifs, it grows through individual fungi, marine creatures and small forms of life that deserve a second look.
Creative process
Directed at every step.
Generative tools take part in the image-making stage. Research, visual direction, selection, correction and preparation for print remain deliberate decisions.
- 01
Research
Documentaries, reference photography and reliable public sources establish the biological starting point.
- 02
Direction
Composition, medium, hierarchy and the relationship between image and type are defined.
- 03
Generation
AI tools help produce visual material within the chosen direction.
- 04
Selection
Weak or misleading results are discarded; the strongest result is checked and refined.
- 05
Print preparation
The final artwork is adapted, tested visually and prepared for the intended products.
From illustration to object
Made after you choose it.
WildLifeThings creates and presents the designs, but does not keep stock or ship orders directly. Specialist marketplaces handle the product catalogue, payment, printing and delivery.
The t-shirt mockup is a consistent way to show the artwork. A store may also offer posters, hoodies, accessories and other formats. Availability changes from one design and store to another.
Print partners
Four stores, four useful differences.
Not every design appears in every store. Open a design first: its page shows the destinations currently available for that artwork.
Most carefully placed
Spreadshirt
The artwork is placed deliberately and reviewed before publication. The site sends English visitors to the UK store and Italian visitors to the Italian store.
Visit the storeBroad product choice
Redbubble
A broad range of apparel, prints and accessories. Each WildLifeThings design is positioned on the available products individually.
Visit the storeWidest automatic catalogue
Spreadshop
The widest catalogue, with designs applied automatically to many products. The range is extensive, while placement can vary more from item to item.
Visit the storeMarketplace for independent artists
TeePublic
A marketplace for independent artists, with t-shirts and other products. TeePublic sets the prices and shows the available formats for each design.
Visit the store
Useful answers
Before you choose a design.
Does WildLifeThings print and ship orders?
No. The selected marketplace takes payment, produces the item and manages delivery and support.
Is every design available in all four stores?
No. Each design page shows only the stores where that design is currently available.
Why are designs usually shown on t-shirts?
The t-shirt provides one consistent preview across the catalogue. Stores may offer the same artwork on other products.
Are the illustrations generated with AI?
Generative tools are used during image creation. Every published result is researched, directed, selected, checked and prepared for print by WildLifeThings.