Curated by the Fête Chinoise Team

At Fête Chinoise, we believe that art has the power to inspire, connect, and make a positive impact. That's why we are excited to share the story of how our team created a stunning piece of art for a charitable cause – the Campfire Circle Paddle Project. Join us behind the scenes to see how our Design Annual 2023's cover art came to life on a paddle, all in the spirit of giving back.

Why Fête Chinoise is donating our art & design

Fête Chinoise embarked on a creative endeavor by hand-illustrating our Design Annual 2023's cover art onto a paddle for a charity auction. Our goal is simple yet profound: to help the Campfire Circle Paddle Project raise funds for a great cause. Here's a glimpse of the process that brought this remarkable artwork to fruition.

How the Fête Chinoise team created the paddle

Step 1 • We started by outlining the design in pencil, drawing inspiration from our Fête Chinoise Design Annual 2023 cover illustration.

Step 2 • To infuse the paddle with vibrancy, we painted a beautiful ombre gradient, transitioning from orange to pink as the base.

Step 3 • With careful precision, we filled in the color bases, ensuring every detail was just right.

Step 4 • Adding depth and dimension, we meticulously applied shading to every component of the artwork, breathing life into the design.

Step 5 • To make our art truly shine, we outlined it with dazzling gold details. And there it was, a masterpiece ready to make a difference.

About the charity organization

Founded in 2010, the Campfire Circle Paddle Project is a remarkable initiative that raises awareness and funds by showcasing unique canoe paddles crafted by generous artists, designers, athletes, and celebrities. Each year, over 90 paddles, including our own, are auctioned off to support Campfire Circle. The online #PaddleProject auction, held in the month leading up to the Bonfire Bash event, plays a pivotal role in this endeavor.

By supporting the Paddle Project, you are contributing to Campfire Circle's mission of bringing camp-inspired and medically supported programs to children with cancer or serious illnesses and their families. These programs promote resilience, social connectedness, and overall well-being, offering a ray of hope in challenging times.

Join us in celebrating the incredible artists and champions participating in this year's Paddle Project, with new talents joining the #PaddleProject every day. Together, we can make a difference through the power of art and philanthropy.

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