Dimitra Tzanos

Dimitra Tzanos has been trained in graphic design & in marketing but prefers to draw, scribble, doodle and play around with pictures all day and all night. Also, she thinks it's a little strange when people write this section in the third person.

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The architecture found in the Aegean islands never seizes to dazzle me. Those picturesque windows, those doors, those colorful pot plants, those handwritten signs…they all indirectly and unintentionally express moments of people’s lives past and present.

The sense that a personal touch was used to create these elements can’t be ignored. There is so much love, so much patience, so much imagination that transpires a sense of warmth and welcome.

This is a tribute to the beauty found in the tiny streets on the islands of the Aegean - naively drawn forms with a splash of blue.

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The architecture found in the Aegean islands never seizes to dazzle me. Those picturesque windows, those doors, those colorful pot plants, those handwritten signs…they all indirectly and unintentionally express moments of people’s lives past and present.

The sense that a personal touch was used to create these elements can’t be ignored. There is so much love, so much patience, so much imagination that transpires a sense of warmth and welcome.

This is a tribute to the beauty found in the tiny streets on the islands of the Aegean - naively drawn forms with a splash of blue.

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Pendeli Pines is a collection of designs inspired by the natural beauty of the forest on Mount Pendeli, capturing its essence through intricate patterns and reflecting a sense of peace and calm.

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Pendeli Pines is a collection of designs inspired by the natural beauty of the forest on Mount Pendeli, capturing its essence through intricate patterns and reflecting a sense of peace and calm.

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Wildflower Stories features versatile patterns inspired by the natural beauty and tranquility found at springtime by the water’s edge

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Wildflower Stories features versatile patterns inspired by the natural beauty and tranquility found at springtime by the water’s edge

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Reminiscent Africa is a collection of seamless pattern designs that pay homage to the majesty and beauty of African wildlife.

Inspired by the iconic zebra and the cheetah, symbols of culture and heritage, this collection explores the complex interplay between memory, culture, and design.

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This is a tribute to Ancient Greece, its spectacular architecture and the wise words of some of the greatest philosophers the world has ever seen. I created naive, hand drawn illustrations of some of the grandest temples that still stand tall and strong after some 2000 years. I then created a hand drawn font based on the classic Baskerville typeface to resemble the carvings of the scripts on the temples.

These two elements were then intertwined to create intricate patterns .

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The Greek philosopher Plutarch suggested that the human eye had the power of releasing invisible rays of energy that were in some cases potent enough to kill children or small animals. The evil eye is believed to be a curse that is given by a glare that has negative intensions. Any negative emotion can cause the evil eye curse, such as anger or even jealousy. It is believe that the curse itself causes bad things to happen to the person who has received the curse, such as headaches and even a string of bad luck. Wearing a special evil eye charm, also called a mati, is said to help prevent the curse from even happening. This set of work is inspired by the traditional hand embroidered works found in many Greek homes. The intricate patterns are usually sewn together to make tablecloths and decorative pieces displayed on flat surfaces. Many women would pass their time creating these masterpieces while sitting in the streets with friends and relatives talking about the happenings of the town. These naive hand-drawn versions of the traditional delicacies are used to decorate the rays of the evil eye bringing the crafty tradition and the local beliefs together. You can see more patterns at https://www.dimitratzanos.com

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Santorini Sun captures the essence of Santorini’s breathtaking landscapes.

They depict the islands iconic white and blue architecture, set against the backdrop of the ever-present blazing sun.

With a touch of naivety, these illustrations showcase the scenic beauty found on the island, offering a glimpse into the charm and brilliance that defines this unique Greek paradise.

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• Just When The Caterpillar Thought The World Was Over, It Became A Butterfly • 😉 • . #morningmotivation #africanproverb #kozis #tzanos #helvetica #handlettering #handdrawn #zulu #ndebele #quotes #typography (at Melíssia, Attiki, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaxdXJHEn6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16s672n2uc92j

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Mario Ridin' High!!! You can always find a way if you just look inside... #ziko #yeboland #tzanos #tshirts #monkey #design #apparel #ios #summer #2014 #kozis #meditation #madboys!

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Now that's a Legend In The Making!!! :-) #ziko #yeboland #tshirts #sleeping #cutest #little #kid #summer #2014 #greek #island

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For Giorgos, Fotis, Yiota, Bibri and a couple more kiddies!! :-)

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12. ZIKO'S STORY : If you want to hear more laughs and cries about Ziko as he discovered his Superpowers, come join us for some Stoep Stories. #monkey #tshirts #ziko #cute #happy #laughs www.yeboland.com

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11. ZIKO'S STORY : But soon Ziko discovered that there was a power within him far greater than any amount of bananas could give him. Ziko had discovered his true self - Super Ziko... #monkey #tshirts #superhero #ziko

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10. ZIKO'S STORY : Sometimes he wasn't all that sure of himself... #monkey #tshirts #greek #greece #tsolia #tourist