For those of you who missed the excitement last week – our good friend, freelancer Illustrator Stina Jones finished her epic Daily Doodle project and completed her 365th illustration on Sunday 20th February, only a few weeks behind schedule.
The aim of the project was to develop her skills while raising money for one of her favourite charities through donations and art sales. The project has raised over £500 for Shelter so far and Stina is continuing her fundraising efforts throughout 2011 by selling prints, adding more merchandise to the store and possibly holding an exhibition later this year. There are lots of plans in the works for these doodles so keep an eye out on her blog!
Speaking about the project, Stina tells Creative Boom, "I’m still buzzing about crossing the finish line – it’s been a lot of fun and I’ve learned a lot along the way. I’ve burned through over 800 sheets of printer paper, 18 fine liners, 2 sharpies and more cups of tea than I can count.
“Homelessness affects thousands of people every year and the UK has one of the highest levels of homelessness rates in Europe. It’s an issue I feel strongly about and I'm pleased that my little doodle project has managed to raise just a fraction of the money Shelter need to continue their good deeds across the UK. I'd like to continue supporting Shelter by raising as much money as possible for the cause.”
The challenge of creating a doodle every day has played an integral role in the development Stina's illustration style and she would certainly recommend it to anyone who is looking to develop their style while growing their portfolio.
"It’s been tough going, especially for someone as busy and routine adverse as me, but it forced me to make time to commit to my craft and develop a style that was truly my own."
Throughout the year, the project has been featured in several online and printed publications, including Design Week, Creative Pool, The Sentinel and of course, it’s regular slot on Creative Boom magazine!
Stina adds, "I’ve been overwhelmed by the response the project has received and I’d like to thank everyone who has shown their support by making donations, purchasing the works and spreading the word through their blogs and social media channels."
You can still show your support over on Stina's fundraising page: justgiving.com/dailydoodle2010 or by buying some limited edition signed goodies over at her online shop: www.daily-doodle.com.
Although the project has finished, Stina will still be illustrating regularly. You can keep up with her work by following her on Twitter @stina_jones where she'll no doubt be announcing another creative project soon.
You can browse all 365 illustrations right here on Creative Boom:www.creativeboom.co.uk/Daily-Doodle/. For now, we'll leave you with a few of our favourite pieces from the project.
