Dreamway

Artwork: MAKIS 2010

In 2010 I became active in the electronic music scene after a quite a few years (2005 in fact). Creating a new image was essential and after a lot of research I ended up going with a beach urban plasticine kinda look (trust me, seeing the end result makes more sense).

Original graphic work by Fred DL was invaluable. I processed my personal photos and did additional graphic work for the end result. A short (45min) photo shoot gave me all the visual material I wanted to create the artwork for the whole year.

I ended up with this collection, named "Beatz Sound" due to the phonetic similarity with "beach". There could be more images of the likes added later on as the need arises:

Back in December I did one first sorting of the photos I'm going to use and ended up with a some which where interesting but couldn't use them in the above theme. So I decided I would improvise on photo filters and from that a second collection came out (technically it was created first but whatever) - the "CyberGrunge 2010" photos:

These photos are around the net supporting my music wherever available, visit the music website for more: www.makis.info

Stardome logo

This is the first logo created for the online community Stardome This is a blank template to be used with any coloring / contrast: Also tried a colorized version in case it's needed This is an alternate version of the logo, showing all the characters Not sure at this point if this second version will be used, although it was the first concept drawn before going to photoshop...

Eco + Geeky T-shirt designs

It seems that I'm on a roll having ideas for T-shirt designs.

I actually consider them (both) to be trademark icons and portraying very successfully what I had in mind:

The power is in your hands - spread the word.

Droning is Bliss

Another original design with a cheeky message that has been printed to t-shirts, mugs etc. I must admit that on a dark background it came out better than I thought. Some of my favorite merchandise are the following: Find the full catalog here: http://www.cafepress.com/tracend/6698265

You're so bad T-Shirt

This is another T-Shirt I designed. It's yet another one of those lifestyle quotes I make, somewhat offensive some might say (but totally honest and true to say the least). The idea is original and the clipart was done from scratch in photoshop, although I had some influence from something I saw online for the back sign. I decided to open up a special store for these t-shirts at www.cafepress.com/tracend (now they are sprung across my other websites). I figured they make more meaning to be affiliated with the site I write my personal thoughts than anywhere else. I'll be moving the rest of my designs there shortly...