Marvin Bruin Art & Illustration

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

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 Mascotte

Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin

Third of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is the mascotte of the store; the Bird of Paradise!

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!

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!

Warung Mini Sauto

Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin

First of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is a big bowl of Sauto!

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!

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

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: Winter 2017

Client: Chillhop

Chillhop Essentials LP: Fall 2017

Client: Chillhop

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.

The Scenario Flyer February ’17: Tyler The Creator

Client: Boogie Friday

I ALREADY
GOT MINE

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

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!

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.

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

The Scenario Flyer June ’16: Queen Latifah

Client: Boogie Friday

WHO YOU
CALLING A BITCH?

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

The Scenario Flyer June ’16: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Client: Boogie Friday

THE FUSE IS LIT!
ANOTHER ONE!

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

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 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

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!

One Greene – Rollies & Champagne

Client: Maktub Media.

Single cover for Deep House formation One Greene.

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