Marian Bantjes is a Canadian designer,
typographer, writer and illustrator who is living and working on an island,
just off the west coast of Canada, near Vancouver. She has no local clients, so
all of her clients are from around the world, all thanks to the Internet. She
mainly works for other designers or art directors, and also architects. Marian's graphic art crosses boundaries of
style, time and technology. She is mainly known for her detailed and precise
vector art, patterning and hand work; along with its organic and natural look.
She often receives requests for her to create custom type for magazines,
advertising and also some special projects; she has even worked with Stefan
Sagmeister.
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| 'Fire' Wrapping paper |
I really like this pattern, it reminds me of Art Nouveau with all of the swirls which represent fire. The colours however, remind me of aboriginal/tribal colours, which makes it intriguing.
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| G2: Puzzle Special |
I love work like this, where there's a hidden message in the pattern; I find it very eye-catching. This cover also matches the product which it's for as the cover is like a puzzle. I feel that the colours match and blend very well, which is key.
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| 'Valentines 2011' |
This is my favourite piece Marian has done. I love how the hearts are made up of interlocking and overlapping patterns. It makes them look full, but not over the top and yet again i feel that her colour choice was well co-ordinated and mixed.
