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Update: 10 September 2023

Hi there, welcome to my portfolio!

I am Marvin, an illustrator specialised in vector artwork and I got lots to show you!

Interested in working together? Connect me at any time for inquiries and day rates at hello@marvinbruin.com.

Enjoy your stay!

Marvin.

Noir #12 – ‘Alma’ – Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie

Title: Alma
Size: 61x91cm 
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.

  • One of a kind print.
  • All project files are deleted.
  • Comes with frame and non-reflective art glass UV-filter 70%.

NOIR #11 – ‘Diana’ by Wayne Shorter

Title: Diana
Size: 61x91cm 
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.

  • One of a kind print.
  • All project files are deleted.
  • Comes with frame and non-reflective art glass UV-filter 70%

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NOIR #10 – ‘Alice’ – Big Alice by Charles Mingus & Don Pullen

Title: Alice
Size: 61x91cm 
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.

  • One of a kind print.
  • All project files are deleted.
  • Comes with frame and non-reflective art glass UV-filter 70%

Kendrick Lamar – ‘Swimmingpools’

Private Commission

Title: Swimmingpools
Size: 61x91cm 
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.

  • One of a kind print. 
  • All project files are deleted. 

Metro010 Spread – ‘2050: City As Playground’

Client: Ken Je Stad Maak Je Stad
Author: Abdelkader Benali
Publisher: Nai010
Initiative: Ellen Schindler

Proud to present a cool project I’ve been part of! METRO010 is the first graphic novel made by Rotterdammers for the Rotterdam youth and I made this pink explosion of Rotterdam-South in 2050.

Ninethousand 1st graders will receive this book as they start their new chapter in life.… Read the rest

Gin Chong & The Family

Private Commission

Sportcampus Rotterdam

Client: Dura Vermeer

Illustration for ‘Sportcampus Rotterdam’ initiated by construction company Dura Vermeer. Sportcampus Rotterdsam is an innovative sport park-like neighbourhood in South-Rotterdam, near the Feyenoord stadion.

Warung Mini Shrimp Bara

Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin

Second of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is a rich shrimp filled Bara!

Warung Mini is a known as one of the most legendary staple foods of Rotterdam. Now they opened shop on the beach of Kijkduin as well!

Killing Skills ft. Dimoh – Crazy Life

Cover Design

Album: Crazy Life
Artist: Killing Skills & Dimoh
Client: Killing Skills

O-Ren Ishii

Personal work / fan-art

After rewatching Kill Bill, many years later, I saw this movie with a different set of eyes. What a flick, so many beautiful scenes. It got me inspired to make a little hommage of the animation scene of one of the characters: O-Ren Ishii.

Benny Emmerich

Personal work

Made this fun drawing as a thank you for photographer Benny Emmerich, who captures us perfectly every time.

Unity

These are my writings to understand more about being. I also understand that I’m absolutely ignorant, so don’t take these words of thought as Truth.

All of us have the exact same essence, but personal experiences plus programming by our parents, caretakers, and their whole line of ancestry, create ‘identity’.

Identity has a hierarchical layered structure which ranking is fluid.… Read the rest

2/3 Future Self

Who I become

3/3 True Self

Who I am

FIRST STAGE REALISATION OF ‘TRUE’ SELF – 3/3
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This one right here is exactly what I experienced during my first DMT-exploration, one year ago. It took me all this time to really visualise it. I couldn’t understand it, I still don’t understand shit. All I know was that it was more real than real.… Read the rest

Old Future Folk #5

I’m often fascinated how tribalism works these days.

We see people stand strong by their ideologies, choosing sides, convinced by their truths. We see some of us being against all form of stereotypes and categories, therefor they create all new stereotypes and categories, convinced that everybody needs to be accepted, except the people that won’t accept.… Read the rest

Old Future Folk #4

Making this one I was thinking about how we will grow old with social media and future technologies. Seeing 12-year olds using instagram is exciting man. Being from the 80’s I recall ringing doorbells to ask if my friends are home to go play outside and physically turn the dail when I needed to make a call, stuck to a wire ☎️.… Read the rest

Old Future Folk #3

I’m enjoying making these Old Future Folk series man, and happy to see you guys do too! So much gratitude!

That being said, I was watching that new Streetfood documentary on Netflix and saw these beautiful elders in Yogyakarta and Osaka. Did you see it? Go check it, it’s dope.

But that ikigai spirit in combination with the warmth and love these people have for their craft, community and customers is deeply touching.… Read the rest

Old Future Folk #2

In continuation on my fictional old future folk series 👵🏽👴🏽;

I was wondering, as technology gets smaller and smaller, how do we treat gadgets in a few decades? Will we really want them to become invisible as we implement them on and in our bodies, in the form of apps and augmented reality thru lenses or brain wave receptors?… Read the rest

Old Future Folk #1

I’ve been orking on some portraits of fictional old future people 👴🏽👵🏽. Growing old fascinates me, especially within our ‘age’ where current 30-year olds might turn 150 or older due to genetic technologies like CRISPR and our western underappreciation of death.

Not trying to sound macabre or as a creepy old Ed Gein skull collecting dude, but I mean there is a certain beauty in aging and the inevitability of dying right?… Read the rest

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Animation Mahmut Orhan ft. Irina Rimes – Schhh / Schweppes

Clients: Young Gunz Muzic / Schweppes Turkey .

Production: Mike Elderenbosch / 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!… Read the rest

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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!… Read the rest

Valentines

For my MVP, my lady Rijko Fernandez.

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!… Read the rest

1/3 Thought

1/3 Thought.

This is the first part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece: Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest

2/3 Word

2/3 Word.

Second part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece. Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest

3/3 Deed

3/3 Deed.

Third part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece. Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest

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!… Read the rest

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.… Read the rest

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.… Read the rest

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.… Read the rest

MASK

While in between commissions and enjoying the sun, I’m working on some new ideas for a new serie! 🙂👺💃🏽.

Ella Portrait

Client: Elten Kiene

Personal commission for Elten Kiene.

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.… Read the rest

HANUMAN – Heritage Series

Available as poster print: Marvin Bruin Webshop


HERITAGE SERIES

These series are made as an appreciation for Marvin’s cultural background: Indonesia.

Growing up surrounded by the Barong mask, these mystical hardwood sculptures were a direct and touchable link to the country and culture his parents grew up in. The Heritage Series consist of Barong, Rangda and Hanuman.… Read the rest

The Breed – Smunchiiez

Client: Chillhop

Artwork made for Chillhop artist The Breed, will be released next week as a digital release and special white vinyl edition too!

Smunchiiez is an album that reflects the munchies after sex according to artist The Breed. I agree.

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!

ASO – Two/Seven EP

Client: Chillhop

Artwork made for Chillhop artist ASO who made this as a dedication to Nujabes and a bit of Dilla. Both born on the seventh of February.

The general idea is: “Bless the hands that gave us life.” As their music gave us so much beauty in life which we can enjoy and grow from.… Read the rest

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!

The Scenario Flyer December ’16: 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Client: Boogie Friday

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY THE SCENARIO! I drew every artist they ever featured as a poster the last 5 years. Had major fun making every 22 of them!

#kendricklamer #llcoolj #queenlatifah #nas #andre3000 #lefteye #robinthicke #bustarhymes #erykahbadu #qtip #beyonce #pharell #willsmith #missyelliot #snoopdogg #laurynhill #mosdef #biggiesmalls #aaliyah #tupac #asaprocky #rihanna

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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 the rest

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!

JAMROCK Flyer November

Client: JAMROCK XXL via LEYP

Typo and logo by LEYP

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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.

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The Scenario Flyer October ’16: NAS

Client: Boogie Friday

TAKE A GLIMPSE
INTO TIME

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Patronaat Haarlem: Heerluk 2016

Client: Patronaat

The fine people at Patronaat are having a weekly party called ‘Heerluk’ a playful party that is visualising the satisfying feeling of that moment when you smoke a cigarette after sex, eating fastfood after clubbing, smoking a J after a long day, etc.

I think this is pretty accurate :).… Read the rest

Flyer HipHopCafé Grounds Rotterdam 2016

Client: GROUNDS ROTTERDAM

Happy to provide this piece for my new client GroundsRotterdam!

Another customer that gave me carte blanche due to my extensive portfolio. I love that!

Either way, I’m always pushing to make the best I can but that right there gives me the extra boost to work even harder.… Read the rest

Club Nyx: “Vroeger was je anders” Augustus 2016

Client: Club NYX / AFP Events

SPIN THE BOTTLE USED TO BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT.

Another flyer for the cool guys at AFP Events for ‘Vroeger was je anders’ (You used to be different).

Applepie: Rooftop Party at DÂK 2016

Client: Boogie Friday

Applepie Rooftop Party 2015 was a giant success as closing event of the temporary Rooftop venue DÂK Rotterdam. So this year my friends at Boogie Friday decided to throw another one and give me carte blanche for the design.

I decided to give it a more playful spin in comparison with the previous design and introduced the following characters: Applepie Guy, Cinnamonsieur, Cheri Pie and Birimang!… Read the rest

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!

Check them out on their >Website<

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.… Read the rest

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.… Read the rest

JAMROCK Flyer February 2016

Client: JAMROCK XXL via LEYP

Typo and logo by LEYP

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!… Read the rest

BEAT ‘M UP Beat Battles Flyer 2/8th: March

Client: Beat ‘M Up

Part 2/8 of the series. This will be 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!… Read the rest

BEAT ‘M UP Beat Battles Flyer January

Client: Beat ‘M Up

Part 1/8 of the series. This will be 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!… Read the rest

JAMROCK Flyer October 2015

Client: JAMROCK XXL via LEYP

Typo and logo by LEYP

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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.

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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!… Read the rest

Beats for Change Show #32 – Step Off The Block Mix with Kenny Keys

Dedication: Step Off The Block.

This time we want to introduce you to our special guest Kenneth Carter aka Kenny Keys, with a crazy tight mix and of course your suave host Sam Zipursky will guide you through the mix!

As usual we’re supporting every mix with a specific dedication. As our guest Kenny Keys is Houston bound but originally from Chicago, we chose a Chicago initiative to focus on.… Read the rest

Beveiligingsloket

Client: Beveiligingsloket.nl

Campagne poster voor de beste beveiligingsorganisatie in Nederland; Beveiligingsloket!

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One Greene – Rollies & Champagne

Client: Maktub Media.

Single cover for Deep House formation One Greene.

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JAMROCK Flyer 2015

Client: JAMROCK XXL via LEYP

Typo and logo by LEYP

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Beats for Change Show #31 – White Rhino Mix with SOUL_BRK

Dedication: The last male white rhino alive.

We’re back ladies and gents! This time with show 31 the “White Rhino Mix” featuring a guest mix by the one and only SOUL_BRK (@soul_brk) producer out of the Philippines.

This mix’s social dedication is to the rangers and group guarding the last living male white rhino in Kenya at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.… Read the rest

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nieuwe Revu – GMO Page 1

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.

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