The inking of Salty Dog Vapor. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
The sketch I did on a logo I did for a vaping shop called Salty Dog Vapor. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I did this mascot illustration of a bulldog football player for Great Dane Graphics. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Valence
Description:
Album cover I created for the progressive metal band Valence for their upcoming album, “Laser Baron.” The band created a story about a scientist who inadvertently opens a wormhole and disrupts the world as we know it. My job was to create an illustration that followed the theme, and stylistically complimented the music. Check out the album, I highly recommend it.
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Product VIew
Concept Sketch C
Concept Sketch A
Concept Sketch B
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Client:
Gecko Hospitality
Description:
T-Shirt illustration I created for the catering company, Gecko Hospitality. My client hired me to illustrate a colorful representation of their Gecko mascot enjoying a drink at the beach for promotion and events.
T-Shirt Design Mockup
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Client:
Listenable Records
Description:
Album cover I illustrated for a new promotional album for Listenable Records. My client came up with the idea of having a moshpit of metal zombies rocking out. I thought it would be funny to put a frightened goth chick crowd-surfing to her doom. The illustration was created at a huge size so that it could also be displayed as a four foot banner at concerts.
Link:
http://www.listenable.net/Listenable Records
Album Cover Design
Detail View
Product View
Rough Sketch
Black and White Inks
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A logo design I created of a panda smoking a hookah for 3P Hookah Lounge. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
The final medusa. You can buy this shirt at www.fitoutapparel.com Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Outlaw 10.5 Racing
Description:
Custom logo design I created for Outlaw 10.5, a racing company in Australia. This was an update of his existing logo that needed a complete re-imagining. The logo features a skeleton outlaw holding a smoking gun, and a 10 and 5 of diamonds.
Detail View
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Medusa in the inked stage. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Background images I created for a website / app game about a zombie apocalypse. I also created the characters for this game. The game is still in development – looking forward to seeing it all come together.
Outside Weapons Locker Background
Ammunitions room background for web app
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An illustration of a bear with a soccer ball. This illustration was done for Great Dane. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Gage Bros.
Description:
Custom t-shirt design I created for a chop shop called Gage Bros. I always love working on Direct-To-Garment designs like this one, because I’m not confined by how many colors I can use. We decided the best way to illustrate the biker shop was with a skeleton rider.
Black and White lineart
Concept Sketch
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I illustrated this tiger playing basketball for Great Dane Graphics animal sports mascots. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Fit-Out Apparel
Description:
The latest design I created for Fit-Out Apparel. The client wanted a limited color illustration of Medusa for a T-Shirt. She knew that she wanted her face to be covered with tattoos, but wasn’t sure what the tattoos should be. I came up with the idea of creating tattoos inspired by patterns found on Greek pottery. We were very happy with how this turned out.
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Testimonial:
“Brian did such an amazing job with my logo. I was very satisfied with the final results. He really made my logo come alive and added his own creativity and he captured the concept. I will be working with Brian again very soon. I must say that he is my number one go to artist!”
Alternate Color Scheme
Detail View
T-Shirt Mockup
inks
pencil sketch
Alternate color version
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I was recently interviewed by Profile Tree on what it’s like to be a freelance graphic designs and illustrator.
Please check out the interview if you’re interested in learning a bit more about me, or if you’re an aspiring freelancer trying to decide if freelancing is right for you.
https://www.profiletree.com/blogs/brian-allen
Special thanks for Profile Tree!
Pelican illustration I did for the beach bar t-shirt series. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
The second illustration I did for some beach bar t-shirts. This one is of a lounging lizard. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Product Reviews
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ ReviewSeptember 1, 2023 - 12:30 pmProfessional Illustrator Brian Allen reviews the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ (non-touch). I have been using the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ extensively since early April 2018 and I love it! I upgraded from the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, which I used for over 6 years. I had high expectations for this digital drawing tablet and […]