Animation Mahmut Orhan ft. Irina Rimes – Schhh / Schweppes
Clients: Young Gunz Muzic / Schweppes Turkey .
Production: Young Gunz Muzic.
Animation/Co-Direction: John Beckers.
(Art)Direction, illustration and visual storyline: Marvin Bruin.
We developed this videoclip for Turkish producer Mahmut Orhan and softdrink company Schweppes Turkey.
The commission came from the guys at Young Gunz Muzic who made all of this happen, and in the end I’m super happy they did!
Yes, I say in the end, because I became ChunkyTom Cruise in Mission Impossible only with more sweat and hanging on a tight pouring string of strong espresso that went right into my face.
Why?
Because initially they gave us three weeks to complete a three minute animation, that needed to be made from absolute scratch…
Now let me tell you man, making three minutes in animation-land with only two people is like pushing your Fiat towards the next habitable planet. It takes a while.
And for me, this being my first time directing and making a videoclip… This was like going to surf in Portugal when you only just tamed the waves at the local swimming pool at the kiddy section. Or like spontaneous climbing Mount Everest having only practiced here in Holland.
In short: I wasn’t prepared. At all.
But I climbed it anyway tho!
With the help (and at times guidance) of top notch animator John Beckers and the tight communication with Mike Elderenbosch from Young Gunz we made this project happen!
Now 6.3 million views later:
I’m very happy we did accept this job and am very much up to the task again! There has been many things learned and so many things I want to improve for the future, but nonetheless I’m still stoked about this job!
Go take a look yourself and press play if you haven’t already.
Killing Skills – YouTube Player
Client: Killing Skills.
Been workin’ with the insanely dope musicians from @killingskills to develop their new YouTube template!
We constructed a huge portal to the KS-Universe where they bless us with their majestic responsive lightning strikes ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️.
This was so much fun to do and excited to share with y’all, enjoy!
✌🏽❤️
Welcome to Sam City!
Client: Sam Zipursky.
My homie @samzipursky gave me one hell of a birthday gift this year, to return the favor, I’m making him a custom 120x150cm piece for his new loft in Vancouver!
I was happy to hear my homie @samzipursky is loving the piece and is working towards getting it printed! ❤️🙏🏽
This one is an exclusive, but I will be making more of these cities in the future and I’m very happy to make these on commission for your interior, living room, office, airBnB, or any other place that needs a colorful skyline. DM me for prices starting at €250 and up.
Had a ton of fun tho drawing in this new found style and felt very liberated by working sloppy but with a certain way of accuracy. I tried to give it as much depth as possible with a limited amount of colours and layers.
Jesse Caron – Apekooi 2
Client: Jesse Caron.
One of my dearest clients Jesse Caron 🦅 wanted another ‘Apekooi’ (translation: Monkey-cage 🤔) illustration for his new location Sportpark Willem Alexander in Schiedam!
Now this is a design for print that’s huge. How big you say?
Around 13m2! HUGE!
Meanwhile the design is already printed and hanging! But still have to make a proper photo of it.
It’ll be up soon!
❤️🙏🏽
Julien Mier – Industries In The Trees LP
Client: Julien Mier
Proud to announce my third album artwork for my dear friend Julien Mier!
Some might know him as his moniker Santpoort, but Julien has been working on his album for a few years, making this the crown on his overall work.
And truly, I must say, it’s an honour to develop this cover art for a musical gem like this one.
Thank you once again Julien! ❤️🙏🏾
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Julien: “4 years is what it took to complete Industries In The Trees.
An album inspired by the destruction of the environment and a kinetic energy that comes along with society and inventions.
It’s a portrait of nature’s complex pattern and tries to craft a serene and melancholic scent in the chaotic twirling and rummaging landslide of organic and manmade objects.
To give the music a finite touch, it degrades in a cascade of eroding instruments and tiptoes between the electronic and acoustic manipulation of sounds.
Melodies written in the digital realm are being transposed to real instruments and re-processed afterwards in the digital world where it currently sits.”
Breakthrough.
Client: Guido Richson
My bruv Guido helped me out big time last year as he wanted a commissioned piece for his new apartment.
We both had a big breakthrough DMT trip a few weeks before, that blew our minds (and still does for me.).
To honour that moment I took my own visions and blend it with his interpretation of his journey, even though I’m sure it doesn’t come close to it’s beauty.
I’m not completely sure how this came to be, as it is a very spontaneous piece, but for sure it’s a divine boundaryless design that is ever creating to behold perfect equilibrium by building and destroying with bright light.
This is the digital design, Guido already has a huge printed version hanging on his wall. As soon as there is a good picture I will post!
❤️🙏🏽
Welcome to Los Bangeles 🌴 – Cover Art.
Client: Los Bangeles.
Recently the @losbangeles fam released their EP with high quality sounds from members like Daggerdx Jaël Lee Funksta Cinta5oul and Totem aka @urvinhofaya ! Check their bio link at @losbangeles 🔥🔥🔥!
I remember my cuz Dagger DX connected me last year talking about me providing him artwork for the EP, but in a way that I’ve never explored before.
I had a hard time, but was madly excited as well. I decided to take a leap and make an artwork without lines 😱.
It was one of the most fun artworks I’ve done that year and discovered a lot of new tools and skillsets that I have been using all year, ever since I finished this artwork.
Like using the illustrator blob tool, I actually learned how to work with that since this illustration.
Pushing yourself into new ways of working always gives you new insights, not only regarding art, life as well!
Make A Scene Promo
Client: HipHopHuis
Make A Scene is a new inspiring event at Theater rotterdam filled with battles, masterclasses, panels, showcases and theater!
As community, building a scene, workshops and battles, causing ruckus and pursueing personal victory are some of the core values of this event, we thought about the concept of a totem pole: The beacon of a community where an important story is told, with the most significant element as the top piece.
With the OG’s at the bottom the new generation builds upon their legacy. The experienced guides will lead the way to shine… But there’s only one with the craziest of skills, and we’ll all know it!
More on Make A Scene click >HERE<
KAKHIEL trademark
Client: Kakhiel
Kakhiel, the Dutch internet phenomenon is transitioning his business unto another level. With that comes a new logo/trademark.
Custom Artwork – Kakhiel
Client: Kakhiel
Kakhiel, besides being a Dutch internet phenomenon he is my oldest friend and brother.
Kakhiel asked me to design a custom canvas design for his new house, requesting a skyline of some sort. So I did!
Click View More below to see the canvas hanging!
Chillhop Essentials LP: Summer 2017
Client: Chillhop
Summer is around the corner and that means another seasonal edition of Chillhop Essentials!
Imagine yourself on a balcony or rooftop overlooking the cityscape and mountains while listening to these warm summer beats, or just look at the cover for this one!
Soon to order as vinyl!
Chillhop Essentials LP: Spring 2017
Client: Chillhop
Very proud to announce that I’ll be designing this year seasonally editions of the Chillhop Essentials releases; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter! The compilation has been released only a few days on LP and already sold almost 500 pieces!
To listen and order an LP, go to https://chillhop.bandcamp.com.
With nearly 440k subscribers on YouTube and counting, Chillhop is growing into a huge brand where quality soul-soothing music is released for people who love to listen to warm atmospheric beats during their daily activities.
‘Opgewonden Confetti Tour’ Social media banners
Client: NinetyTwoEvents
The Opgewonden crazycrocodile-bus is on CONFETTI TOUR and is flaming through The Netherlands!
Alternative logo Jesse Caron
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Alternative custom typo logo for coach Jesse Caron.com!
‘Opgewonden’ Logo / Trademark
Client: NinetyTwoEvents
The crazy peoples from Opgewonden are throwing parties like no other, I throw hotties like no other! Made New trademark/logo for these guys.
Illustration Vers Beton against gentrification
Client: Vers Beton
Rotterdam will demolish 20.000 social housing apartments and houses to gentrify our unique beautiful and diverse neighborhoods.
Tomorrow is the vote and we need to vote against that! At least 30% of the Rotterdammers need to show up or else they will proceed nonetheless!!
I illustrated an article written by the homie Malique from Studio Narrative for online magazine Vers Beton where he explains why we should vote against it and why it’s so important to vote.
Read more here:
https://versbeton.nl/2016/11/help-rotterdam-wordt-gekoloniseerd-door-yuppen
Jesse Caron Promo illustration
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Athlete coach Jesse Caron asked for a playful illustration where his young trainees display the main Track & Field subjects, so we made it for him!
Jesse Caron T-Shirt Design: “A Dream…”
Client: Jesse Caron.com
The first T-Shirt design in a serie of quotes selected by athlete coach Jesse Caron. The shirts will be available soon at www.jessecaron.com!
Julien Mier – Sunwalker (single)
Client: Julien Mier / NEST HQ
The cool label NEST HQ released the new single of Julien Mier called ‘Sunwalker’.
This is my third cover for Julien and the story continues where it left off, flaoting on the beams of sunlight onto new grounds.
The Scenario Flyer June ’16: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Client: Boogie Friday
THE FUSE IS LIT!
ANOTHER ONE!
Club Nyx: “Vroeger was je anders”
Client: Club NYX / AFP Events
AFP Events will be coming up with new concepts and events for Amsterdam’s Club NYX: Vroeger was je anders!
The coming year I will be illustrating every banner for this event!
Jesse Caron – Illustration Functional Speed
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Master personal coach Jesse Caron coaches young and old but has is focus on the pro athletes in the game. Young professionals know where to find him. He finds ways to increase speed and force on an insane level for his trainee’s!
To explain his process he asked MB to make an informative illustration to showcase his exercises towards future clients. So I’ve visited him, we analysed his process and translated it into this nice graphic!
Want to get fit and gain superspeed? Check out JesseCaron.com
Julien Mier – Shiny Silver Lining
Client: Julien Mier
Once again, the insanely talented musician Julien Mier asked me to make a follow up of his previous album Out Of The Cloud. He actually refused a pretty known recordlabel because they wanted to use their in-house graphic designer. That was crazy to me. But I was glad to construct this for him.
This album reflects a dark moment in time for the man and he wanted to reflect the beauty of decay. The album is amazing and I’ve been looping it while meditating until something popped up, this was my translation of his beautiful music.
You can buy this album right >HERE!<.
BEAT ‘M UP Beat Battles full poster
Client: Beat ‘M Up
The complete Beat M Up Poster is officially done! This IS the biggest illustration this studio has produced!
Beat ‘M Up was and is the biggest beat battle event in The Netherlands and after a few years hiatus, this crazy event is returning for 2016.
With it’s eight events and a slamming national battle, MB has developed an eight piece poster where each piece is an individual flyer, filled with superhero and villains that have supernatural musical powers! All these characters are developed by MB as well.
For a BIG version to see every detail, click >HERE<
Rumble in da Jungle – Nieuwe Luxor Rotterdam
Client: Studio Narrative
Artwork made for this great theatrical piece from Antwerp’s own ‘SINcollectief’, hosted at Nieuwe Luxor Rotterdam.
For more info about this event, click HERE.
Beat M Up KICKOFF at ADE BEATS
Client: BEAT M UP
One of the first and most popular Beatbattle platforms is returning next year! Prepare for some new insane talent that will fight their way to the top on this one! October 16th is the Kickoff at Amsterdam Dance Event in the epic venue Melkweg, a good prep for what to come!
Beveiligingsloket
Client: Beveiligingsloket.nl
Campagne poster voor de beste beveiligingsorganisatie in Nederland; Beveiligingsloket!
One Greene – Rollies & Champagne
Client: Maktub Media.
Single cover for Deep House formation One Greene.
Nieuwe Revu – Festival survival tips by Schorem: Bertus
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Four illustrations for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Three tips on How to survive festivals by legendary Dutch barbershop owner Bertus from Schorem barbers.
Nieuwe Revu – Festival survival tips by Schorem: TIP 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Four illustrations for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Three tips on How to survive festivals by legendary Dutch barbershop owner Bertus from Schorem barbers.
TIP 1: Have sex, publicly.
Nieuwe Revu – Festival survival tips by Schorem: TIP 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Four illustrations for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Three tips on How to survive festivals by legendary Dutch barbershop owner Bertus from Schorem barbers.
TIP 2: Hide your drugs, safely.
Nieuwe Revu – Festival survival tips by Schorem: TIP 3
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Four illustrations for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Three tips on How to survive festivals by legendary Dutch barbershop owner Bertus from Schorem barbers.
TIP 3: Stay cool, always.
Nieuwe Revu – De lange arm van Poetin Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Two illustration for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Vladimir Poetins attempt of winning over european politicians.
Nieuwe Revu – De lange arm van Poetin Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Two illustration for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about Vladimir Poetins attempt of winning over european politicians.
Nieuwe Revu – Driverless car Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Two illustration for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about the ups and downsides of the driverless car.
Nieuwe Revu – Driverless car Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Two illustration for Dutch weekly magazine Nieuwe Revu about the ups and downsides of the driverless car.
Nieuwe Revu – GMO Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Two illustrations for Dutch mag Nieuwe Revu about the negative influences of Anti-GMO protesters on positive GMO developments in third world countries.
Nieuwe Revu – Legalise it Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Page 1/2 for an article in the Dutch magazine Nieuwe Revu about the marihuana policy in The Netherlands.
If the Dutch government won’t legalise the production and sale of weed they will push that into the hands of foreign organised crime.
Our former minister of Safety and Justice, Ivo Opstelten, obviously doesn’t care about peace in his personal war on soft drugs.
Nieuwe Revu – Legalise it Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Page 2/2 for an article in the Dutch magazine Nieuwe Revu about the marihuana policy in The Netherlands.
If the Dutch government won’t legalise the production and sale of weed they will push that into the hands of foreign organised crime.
Our former minister of Safety and Justice, Ivo Opstelten, obviously doesn’t care about peace in his personal war on soft drugs.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – ISIS Caliphate Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Click “View More” below to read what this is about.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – ISIS Caliphate Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Click “View More” below to read what this is about.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Gay Airlines Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about GAY AIRLINES; the big hope for the travelling gay community. Too bad it was all a bad dream.
For the other illustrations click ‘illustration’ above.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Gay Airlines Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about GAY AIRLINES; the big hope for the travelling gay community. Too bad it was all a bad dream.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Gay Airlines Page 3
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about GAY AIRLINES; the big hope for the travelling gay community. Too bad it was all a bad dream.
For the other illustrations click ‘illustration’ above.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Voice Imitator Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Here are two illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. This article reviews the trials and tribulations of voice imitators as a few of the best in the game are questioned about their unusual careers.
For other illustration click ‘illustration’ above or ‘View more’ below.
A shot of the magazine here
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Voice Imitator Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Here are two illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. This article reviews the trials and tribulations of voice imitators as a few of the best in the game are questioned about their unusual careers.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Sugar Daddy Page 1
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about a new dating service where wealthy men can find women to financial spoil and have ‘fun’ with.
A shot of the magazine here
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Sugar Daddy Page 2
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about a new dating service where wealthy men can find women to financial spoil and have ‘fun’ with.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Sugar Daddy Page 3
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Three illustrations for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about a new dating service where wealthy men can find women to financial spoil and have ‘fun’ with.
Nieuwe Revu Magazine – Coke Killer
Client: Nieuwe Revu / Pijper Media
Illustration for Dutch Magazine Nieuwe Revu. The article is about the ‘White Heroine’ drug dealer that has been poisoning and killing people and tourists in Amsterdam recently.
A shot of the magazine here
Van Gogh Museum T-Shirt design “A Portrait”
Client: Van Gogh Museum
BUY >HERE<
“A Portrait”
This commission for the Van Gogh Museum portrays the mental condition Vincent was suffering; Bi-Polarity. As we know, Vincent focussed on self portraits and landscapes, especially cornfields. Ironically he shot himself in the chest in one.
The illustration is a summary of his work, his struggles and takes place a few moments before his passing.
View two young ladies wearing the tee at Amsterdam Museumnacht 2014 here.
Hillywood
Client: VPRO Dorst
Illustration for the article by Ome Omar aka Omar Dahmani.
Read the article here.
UPC Election Promo’s
Client: UPC
Elect your favorite movie at the UPC Elections! I took care of 10 Shepard Fairey-inspired 2D illustrations in this campaign.
The full election animation for David from Prometheus is here.
Click View More for 9 more movie-characters that got Fairied including: Johnny Depp, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Kristen Stewart and more.
3D illustration and Animation: Ruben Kos
Assignment provided by Shop Around.
Cover Adformatie
Client: Adformatie
The top notch Dutch advertising magazine Adformatie asked for a cover that was a metaphor for: “Who is the next top manager for SBS and TMG?”.
What’s more straight to the point that the nostalgic board game ‘Who is it?’
Here’s the full resolution image.
Assignment provided by Shop Around
Illustration Adformatie
Client: Adformatie
In support of writer Ebele Wybenga who wrote an article about the new forms of journalism.
Ebele wanted a revision of the Greek god Hermes.
He got it here.
Tattoo design Ivan Winter
Client: Ivan Winter
The first time -evur- that somebody requested a tattoo design from me.
Ivan Winter wanted a design that contained a carper, an anchor and a kiss.
Check out the result on his forearm here, tatted by Risk Wodas
Superheroes “Let’s Fly”
Client: Superheroes
Their employees gave this piece as an anniversary gift.
Assignment provided by Shop Around
“Nee, ik ben je vriend niet.”
Client: VPRO Dorst
In 2010 Dutch broadcasting company VPRO started with an online magazine for young intellectuals: VPRO Dorst.
I was happy to kick this new era off with the very first article.
“No, I’m not your friend.” is an article written and illustrated by yours truly and it’s about the over-friendly shiny-happy-people-attitude that websites were starting to portray at that time.
Read the article here. (Dutch).