Canvas Portfolio
I'm a VJ, audiovisual artist and designer. My artwork has evolved around the creation of loops and the animation of photographs, basing my main exploration on the surreal landscapes, collage and organic textures. I'm also a musician, producer and a tireless researcher in love with the process of imagining what is about to take place.
I understand that the canvas is a framework in itself and I work according to the fact that the piece reaches its maximum potential, resignifying or promoting the message of the musical piece, putting the visual at the service of the music. As a VJ and a Live performer I learned to synchronize music and image with enough impact; my work is based on finding an appropriate concept that summarizes the spirit of a song (or an album) keeping in mind that rhythm and energy are as important as colors, shapes and movement. I like to find the exact point where the visual and the music coincide as pieces that seem to have been created together, even if they are self-sustaining arworks that were built independently.
We can start working from a cover (or any other pre-existing image) or create an ideal visual concept for your track from scratch. I can suggest starting points or we can explore together until we find the perfect raw material. If you prefer, I will keep you up to date on the evolution of the project to ensure that we are moving on the right path.
I can also work in video editing, 3D animation, live visuals design, mapping, live set design with Ableton and Resolume and audio post production.
Contact me using the button above and tell me about your project, I am interested in hearing from you and I will be happy to answer any questions. Let's do some magic together!
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78 Reviews - 13 Repeat Clients
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Martin is great to work with and his work is awesome. I tasked Martin with creating a video based on album art I created for an upcoming EP. He was able to take all the layers of the image and produce a very cool video that perfectly matched the aesthetic of the album. He's clearly very passionate about his work. I highly recommend!
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Martin has proven himself and exceptional collaborator and designer. I came in with a brief idea and, through open communication, he put a beautiful interpretation onto the creations. He went above and beyond for me with his work. I plan on using him from here on out.
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Nice person to talk to, professional, very creative, I recommend
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I've worked with Martin on several projects and could only envisage entrusting him with creating the animation for my single - 'Someone Only Meant for Me.' This tune has a Samba groove and captures the essence of Paris and the romance of two lovers. Martin always communicates clearly and crafts creatively. He came up with a completely new design for the Paris setting that was unique. He enjoys working with musicians to develop something magical and he did it again!
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Martin Matilla went above and beyond in creating my Canvas. I had a small idea of what I wanted included and he helped guide me into painting a bigger picture. I create ambient music so wanted some peaceful themes and he communicated well with what I may want. He offered me a rough draft of the design and asked me of any other inclusions I wanted. He was forthright and messaged me promptly. For my first time he really helped the whole process of creating the visual art.
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Realizing we needed to begin adding canvas artwork to some of our back catalogue of music, we decided to have a new canvas created for one of our harder driving songs called Wild Ride. We immediately thought of heading back to Martin Mattila because he did such a great job on previous canvas artwork. Martin came back with a few options and we quickly decided on the direction and boom, he hit the nail on the head. We loved the new canvas. We highly recommend Martin for any of your artwork needs.
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As always, Martín delivers. This is my second time working with him. Looking forward to the next time.
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Extremely professional and attentive. Martín is willing to go above and beyond to make sure your vision comes to life. Thank you so much :)
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Martín was excellent! He was very communicative throughout his process so I always knew exactly what was going on. He was very open to suggestions and contributed his own ideas in a way that complimented what I wanted to do. I will definitely come back for more!
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Martín is fantastic. Super pro. Efficient, clear communication while allowing me to give my input. Would hire again.
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It was a true pleasure working with Martín. He is super skilled, incredibly creative and had a great understanding of what I wanted from the start. I look forward to working with him again!
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Martin. by far is the best on here...he is creative ,talented and very communicative....he will make sure ever step of the way that your project gets his full attention.
Martin is highly recommended!
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Martín was extremely easy to work with and provided excellent work in a short time frame. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to have a canvas made for their upcoming releases!
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I absolutely loved working with Martín. They were thoughtful and clear while building on my initial them. I enjoyed our back and forth ideas and felt I had an opportunity to incorporate some of my own ideas into the mix. I will definitely hire Martín again.
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Martin never ceases to amaze. He has the ability to listen to the broad strokes of visual design and themes I'm looking for in my music and then turn that into something fresh, original, surprising, and delightful. It's clear that Martin listens deeply to the music he's working with to pick up on the vibe and provide the best visual representation possible to please both the musical artist and the listener. Martin sees the big picture but is also very attentive to the smallest detail.
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Martin has completed Canvas work for 4of our songs and his work has been extraordinary each time. If you are looking for an individual who works quick and is capable of good vision and execution, Martin is the man. We would not hesitate to recommend him for your Canvas project.
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Martín made me a beautiful spotify canvas for my first single, so I went back for 3 more and he blew me away again. He is creative and personable. You can put your full trust in him to deliver something amazing. For my next release, you can be sure I'll be reaching out to Martín again.
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What can I say? The man is a genius...I didn't have to ask for any revisions because he nailed it on the first try! He is very focus on the work and strives to get everything exactly the way you want it. Its a no brainer to hire Martin. You will be highly satisfied!
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Martin did another fantastic job with creative, original imagery and animated lyrics that brought the music to life. Martin goes above and beyond and puts his heart and soul into his work, and as a musician, I can only be respectful and grateful for his artistic commitment. Martin is easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and always reliable in getting the job done on time.
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I loved working with Martín again. He is talented and always gets it straight away. It can be a daunting task to explain/ share you ideas but Martín understood what kind of vibe i wanted. He created such a beautiful canvas for my new single!
Muchísimas Gracias Martín🙏🎶
- Spotify Canvas DesignerAverage price - $300 per track
Includes HD images of any frame and adaptations of the material to another aspect ratio and length. Two free reviews of the final draft. The price depends on the complexity of the project.