Specimens: quirky characters brought to life by illustrator Stina Jones

"Doodling odd looking creatures and characters was always a fun pastime for me growing up, so I wanted to incorporate that into this series," Stina explains. "Illustrating is my hobby as well as my profession and I often doodle characters on my breaks or while I'm winding down in the evenings. I like to take my time, play around and experiment as I go."

Each of the designs starts as a set of simple shapes and doodles, developed using mirroring techniques to give them a satisfying sense of symmetry. You can see more of Stina’s character illustrations on Instagram @stina_jones.