about

I am Maarten Kleyne, a freelance visual artist specialized
in – but not limited to – graphic design for music. As a freelance designer I am available for commissions.

The type of work I mostly focus on is creating album art, CD cover designs, book covers, posters and promo-flyers. Of course I'm also available for the other graphic design services. If you have a project or creative opportunity which you would like to discuss with me, feel free to contact me.

Graphic design Services

• album art design;
• CD cover design;
• poster design;
• promo-flyer design;
• book cover design;
• sticker design;
• t-shirt design;
•  web design;
• other promotional materials.

If the service(s) you’re looking for is not listed: let me know how I can help you.

Social networks

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Selected clients

My vision on design for music

Music and its artwork should form a whole. Music is one part of the presentation and the other part is the artwork, they’re not separate things. I strive to create designs that are unified with their music. Music is very important to me and I think it’s fantastic being able to contribute with everything visual surrounding it.

My most important goal in design for music is to ensure that the image is a visual representation of the music. That the design, atmosphere, concept and such things match and have the right look. The artwork strengthens the feeling of the music and the story which is told with it. It should not only be beautiful but fitting as well.

Expositions/exhibitions

• December, 2011 - Stattmarkt (Berlin, Germany)
• June, 2011 - Weapons of Mass Creation (Wall Eye Gallery - Cleveland, Ohio USA)
• April, 2011 - Beeldend Veenendaal (The Netherlands)

Magazine features & interviews

• November, 2011 - GoMediaZine (Case study)
• May, 2011 - Karma magazine (Interview & feature)
• April, 2011 - Advanced Photoshop issue #36 NL (Feature)
• April, 2011 - Publish magazine (Feature)
• November, 2010 - Advanced Photoshop issue #32 NL (Feature)
• October, 2010 - Wow magazine Indonesia issue II (Interview & feature)
• June, 2010 - Webdesigner magazine issue #27 NL (Interview article)
• March, 2008 - Webdesigner magazine issue #4 NL (Feature)