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Patronaat Bar

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:06:58 +0100

Sometimes people ask me: what would be a really cool design job to do? Many things pop into my mind but I never imagined I'd be designing a bar. Apparently the Dutch venue Patronaat in Haarlem did, as they asked me to design one from scratch. They gave me the rough dimensions and told me they wanted a fairground/church theme. I had less then two weeks for this job, so I started right away making sketches of the shape, details, lettering and decoration. When I had the sketch ready I art-directed the 3D artist Jasper Hesseling to create a 3D digital model of it, giving the client a good image of how the venue should look. The builders constructed the bar from these 3D images, and they did an amazing job

Strap Lox

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:35:12 +0100

Strap Lox is a new invention by DrNo effects: a revolutionary way to secure a guitar strap. A simple but really clever idea, if you ask me. I love working for DrNo as he gives me a lot of freedom. This time he asked me to design a cool logo and packaging in the look and feel of the DrNo identity I created previously. I wanted to create a logo with a powerful look that would depict a simplified version of the Strap Lox itself. Because of my love for typography I decided to create unique lettering instead of using existing typefaces. The lightning bolt between the two different typefaces represents the strong and quick connection between the Strap Lox and the guitar.

Photography by: b13visuals

Kothai

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:33:31 +0100

I was asked by the French fashion label Kothai to create an artwork for their collection of reporterbags. The brief was to create something typographic with a vintage feel – something I really love doing. I wanted to do an artwork in an old-school record label style. They liked the idea, and after browsing my record collection for inspiration I created some sketches. When the sketch was approved I traced it in Adobe Illustrator and created a couple of different colour ways of the artwork.This Kothai Stereo bag will be available in stores and online in March. To order please visit their website.

Milkshake

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:27:32 +0200

Personal work

Patronaat

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:54:45 +0100

Gig posters to promote two post-punk-psychedelic-space-rock mini festivals at Dutch venue Patronaat. I chose to go for a psychedelic school-board chalk treatment to make these posters really stand out when put up on walls around the city.

BB Selfdefense

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:39:58 +0100

T-shirt and logo design for BB Selfdefense

KPM Music House

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:49:56 +0100

Through my agency I was asked to create a CD cover for KPM Music House, which is the production music branch of EMI. All of their music is for use in the media, and is not for sale commercially. The brief was to create something that would immediately show to their clients what kind of music is on the CD by looking at its cover art.

Patronaat NYE 2012

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:29:43 +0100

Poster design for New Year's Eve Vintage Vegas event at Patronaat.

DrNo

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:42:28 +0200

Recently I created the logo artwork and packaging design for DrNo Effects, a range of vintage guitar effect pedals. It has been an absolute pleasure to work on this job as I always love to mix graphic design, custom lettering and illustration. This project had all of these elements. I started by doing some rough sketches, and created six different vintage styles, one for each guitar effect. Within each artwork, I tried to reflect the sound and style of the effect. I created custom letters to make every effect unique and special. Finally, I placed the sketches in Illustrator, traced them and added colour.

As I'm a guitar player myself I have to say these vintage guitar effects are truly amazing and really take you back in time. But I guess this goes without saying as Alain Johannes of Queens of the Stone Age is one of the many users of DrNo effects. The effects are produced using the best components and materials available, and every stomp box is 100% handmade by DrNo himself. For more info please follow this link: www.drno-effects.com

Photography by: www.b13visuals.com

Ship Of Fools Gallery

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:59:25 +0200

If you ask guest curator Fontanel to host an exhibition, with the help of Graphic Design Festival Breda. What do you get? An explosion of colours, more than 100 designers, more than 100 posters and just €10,-. It's cash&carry and all money goes to the famine in East Afrika. You're more then welcome to come down to the exhibition, which wil run until 25th of November 2011, in The Hague, The Netherlands.

For more info go to Ship Of Fools

Uitgeverij Vrijdag

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:41:10 +0200

Graphic Design agency Loudmouth commissioned me to create the cover art for Uitgeverij Vrijdag's new book 'Bedrieg Mij' ('Deceive Me'), in which Philip Van den Bossche writes about the phenomenon of cuckoldry. The word derives from cuckoo, the bird which lays eggs in other birds' nests. According to its newly coined meaning, a cuckold is a man who gains gratification from having a wife who dates other men, often with his approval. The last to know of his wife's infidelity, a cuckold is said to be "wearing horns" which can be seen by everybody but himself.

ABN Amro

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:49:52 +0200

Advertising agency Selmore Lynx commissioned animator Maarten Berkers and me to collaborate on a campaign for the Dutch bank ABM Amro, to promote a youth savings account. I created the main campaign image of a skater kid, which appears on posters in bank branches and on the screens of cash machines. Together with Tom Bogman and Nanneke Linders we also provided artwork for a series of animated banners, a flash game and an augmented reality game.

Plume

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:57 +0200

Illustrations and logo design for social networking site Plume, targeting the LGBT community. The brief was to make illustrations for the three main pages: Events, Places and People. The illustrations combined with text will explain what the website offers upon signing up.

Def P & Beatbusters

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:56 +0200

I created the artwork and logo design for the new album by Dutch musicians Def P & Beatbusters. The album title ‘Hard op Weg’, Dutch for ‘well on the way’, can be interpreted in a positive or negative way. I wanted to reflect this double meaning and came up with the idea of illustrating the album title as an ambigram, a typographical design which reads exactly the same when viewed upside down, while the decoration in the background shows a positive or negative image at the top depending on orientation. The colour scheme – black outside, gold inside – and two inlay illustrations continue the theme.

New York Jazz Fest

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:55 +0200

I was asked to create a portrait of Aretha Franklin for the Xerox Rochester NY International Jazz Festival. The festival, now in its tenth year, has grown into one of the biggest and most respected jazz festivals in the U.S.A. I created a design in an artistic style which taps into the classic look of the jazz genre and conveys Aretha's longevity and sophistication. The illustration is for a book which Xerox, the sponsors, will give away at the event as part of a competition. Festival-goers will be invited to complete the book by collecting printed materials from around the event for a chance to win a prize. The artwork will also be used in brochures and posters around the festival.

jimijimmy

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:53 +0200

T-shirt illustration for the new brand JIMIJIMMY, an apparel/soft goods line that pays tribute to popular classic rock guitar riffs by capturing and visually portraying the 'essence' of the riff and by integrating tablature and/or chord symbol notation, which would allow a guitarist to learn and play the riff being represented. Commercial use of this illustration is pending.

Las Vegas Weekly

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:52 +0200

Cover illustration for Las Vegas Weekly magazine. They were doing a feature on the Electric Daisy Carnival, which is one of the biggest dance music festivals in the U.S.

Golden Earring

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:51 +0200

T-shirt designs for the Dutch rock band Golden Earring. They formed in 1961, enjoyed worldwide chart success and today are one of the longest-running rock bands in the world, still performing with their original lineup.

Walk the Dog

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:57:51 +0200

Acrylic paint and ink on secondhand shoes. Self-initiated project.

Digital Arts Magazine

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:23:25 +0100

I'm featured in January's edition of Digital Arts Magazine with an 8-step tutorial. Be sure to get your copy if you're interested in how I create my images.
You can find the tutorial online as well, click here.

Computer Arts Magazine

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:44:18 +0200

Some of my work is featured in Computer Arts Magazine no. 182.

How Magazine

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:48:56 +0200

I'm featured in January's edition of How Magazine as part of an article on up-and-coming illustrators.

HOW magazine provides a practical mix of essential business information, up-to-date technology tips, the creative whys and hows behind noteworthy projects, and profiles of professionals who are influencing design.

Las Vegas Weekly

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:11:54 +0200

Recently I created a cover illustration for Las Vegas Weekly magazine. They were doing a feature on the Electric Daisy Carnival, which is one of the biggest dance music festivals in the U.S. Click here so see more.

Typeface design

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:33:06 +0200

In between projects I've been working on developing a new stencil display typeface. It is all work in progress, I still have to name it as well, but here is a sneak preview of some characters.
When it is finished it will be available for download on my website, so keep an eye on it.

Dr. No Effects

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:16:59 +0200

I'm currently working on the new artwork for six vintage guitar effects and packaging design for Dr. No. Here is a sneak preview of the 'More Gary' effect.

I'm a guitar player myself, and I have to say these vintage guitar effects are truly amazing and really take you back in time. All effects are made with the best components and materials that are available. Every stomp box is 100% handmade by Dr. No himself.

Dr. No Packaging design

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:14:30 +0200

As I wrote earlier the other day, I've been doing some artworks for Dr. No Vintage Guitar Effects, and it has been a really great and fun job to work on. I've also been asked to create a vintage packaging design, which is getting some nice slikscreen printing today.

Please folow Dr. No on Facebook for more news on these amazing vintage guitar effects.

Dubstep & Funky cover for KPM Music House

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:32:29 +0200

Poster Exhibition at Ship Of Fools Gallery

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:58:09 +0200

If you ask guest curator Fontanel to host an exhibition, with the help of Graphic Design Festival Breda. What do you get? An explosion of colours, more than 100 designers, more than 100 posters and just €10,-. It's cash&carry and all money goes to the famine in East Afrika. If you want to see how my final piece turned out you're more then welcome to come down to the opening the 15th of October. If you can't make it, no worries the exhibition runs until 25th of November.

For more info go to
Ship Of Fools

Illustrators Unlimited

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:24:27 +0200

I'm featured in 'Illustrators Unlimited - The Essence of Contemporary Illustration' by Gestalten. A lavish showcase of cutting-edge illustration talents from around the world.

Illustrators Unlimited presents cutting-edge illustration talents scouted from around the world. By showcasing an impressive range of illustrators—from established names to fresh up-and-comers—the book also reveals the most compelling styles and techniques that are practiced in this creative discipline today. In this lavish reference, each illustrator is introduced with a variety of representative examples of his or her work plus an insightful text portrait written by design journalist James Gaddy.

CBI Skin Care

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:32:16 +0100

Some work in progress for an illustration for CBI Skin Care.
The pencil sketch is approved and currently I'm tracing the lines on my lighttable using a Winsor & Newton series 7 nr.3 Brush.
Hope you like it so far!

The Qontinent

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:02:01 +0200

Work in progress poster illustration for Belgium dance festival The Qontinent. I started by creating some rough composition sketches then rendered a more refined sketch, and traced this sketch onto a new piece of paper with fineliners, a brush, and ink. Then scanned it into the computer and added some colour and texture. I still have to do some details and finetuning, but I guess it is almost finished.

Blendomatic Shop

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:36:56 +0200

I've recently been working on developing a logo design for the Blendomatic Shop. I started off with some rough sketches and finally vectorized the artwork into a final logo

DrNo Effects

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:59:21 +0200

I've been designing a lot for DrNo-Effects lately including this screenprinted wooding box for shipping DrNo effects. It is such a fun project to work on.

I'm also working on a Wah pedal named 'Holy Wahcamoly' as you can see it is still quick test mockup. The lettering is eventually going to be done in a 3d rubber print technique, and the pedal is going to be vvvvery green ;-) and mexian stylish. This one will be in stores soon.

I've also been working on designing a new DrNo-Effects pedal called 'Brain Ray', with glow in the dark ink, so the brain will light up in the dark. This is a signature pedal for Brian Ray who is the guitarist for Paul McCartney. I'm really currious how this will look on stage during a live show.