I grabbed this awesome Eddie mask at @monstermaniacon this weekend! Powerslave was my first @ironmaiden album, loaned to me by my heavy metal dealer, Josh back in High School, so it has a special place in my heart, and now on my shelf!
Taking orders now on my Zombie Headphones March’s LE Artist Series disc. Printed on Metallic Foil, on high-quality Discraft discs. Only 50 will ever be made. Only the 10 I sell directly will have my signature. Hand numbered and signed COA included. I found a way to reduce the production costs, so I reduced the price to $32.99. PM me or grab one in the shop. Who wants one?#discgolf #frisbeegolf #discraftdiscs #teamdiscraft #detroitdisccompany #disc
Based off the 1976 ABC Cartoon Jabberjaw. Jabberjaw is surrounded by the Neptunes. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the
Playing around with colors for the logo I created for the surf company Zip Zip Surf Co. What color works best? I like the orange and blue myself.#art #logodesign #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #beachart #surfart #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Here’s another Harley Davidson t-shirt I illustrated, this one for the Central American clients, going for a more beachy theme. Drawing bikes can be really challenging – I often need a really solid reference photo to make sure everything’s in the right place.#harleydavidson #harleyart #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #beach #beachart #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #dtg
Jaybo is
Thanks so much for all the support for my Disc last month, I sold out! Here is the lineart for the design for March, which you can pre-order now. Will be full color on metallic foil. This was from an album cover I did way back that I always liked.#zombieart #zombie #discgolf #frisbeegolf #discraftdiscs #teamdiscraft #detroitdisccompany #disc #sketch https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
Chessboxin is a logo of the Wu-Tang Clan. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com
Smart people tell me: “You should draw more conventional subjects to attract bigger clients.”Me: “OK… next time.”
Convention sketch I created of Rick at @monstermaniacon today – great show it’s been packed
This Crazy Joe logo is based on the famous gangster Crazy Joe. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the
All set up at @monstermaniacon looks like a huge crowd lined up outside. I’m sure m a dark lonely corner where I belong but I’m pretty optimistic about this one
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Russ logo design I illustrated of teenage prisoners in jail wielding shanks.
Gritty fans in or near Philly, please come out and see me at Monster-Mania Con in Cherry Hill, New Jersey! This show is going to be just awesome. Dolph Lundgren, Meat Loaf, and Christina Ricci will be there! Those fine people practically raised me. There’s going to be so much great artwork and other horror loot. Please stop by and say hi!#monstermaniacon #philly #gritty #flyers #horrorconvention #horrorart
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Flintstones parody I illustrated of Fred and Barney as savage cavemen – thinking about making this into a sticker – would that work, or is there too much detail?#flintstones #cartoonparody #art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Do I have any friends or fans in the Philadelphia, New Jersey area? I’m going to be at Monster-Mania Convention slinging my wares March 8-10th. Please come out and see me. If you are a Philadelphia Flyers fan, I am the artist who designed GRITTY – looking forward to your high-fives or face-punches, depending on how you feel about him.#monstermaniacon #horrorart #horrorconvention
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Check out the size of my Alien Pinball Backglass! Message me if you want one! A while back, I was commissioned to create a backglass for the official Alien pinball machine. But due to a gypsy curse, the company fell apart before these could be massively produced, and I never received the backglass I was promised (frowny face). But I ran into a company that produced one for me after all this time, and it’s so cool! It’s printed on 1/8" thick translucent acrylic, so light shines through it. I need to build a lightbox for it.We made a couple if anyone wants one.#alien #pinball #backglassart #alienpinball #translite
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Signing coloring books tonight. Just got them back from the printers. Can’t wait to start sharing this with you guys I’m really proud of how it turned out. Thanks for the overwhelming interest so far! Available in my shop now! I’m taking a bunch to @monstermaniacon this weekend hoping they will be well received.#adultcoloringbook #psychedelicart #tikiart
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Here’s a snapshot of the finished pirate skull design I created for Harley Davidson – I experimented here with a process of penciling the artwork digitally, and then coloring and painting underneath, and then smoothing out the pencil lines until they become seamless. I’m happy with the results, but it still feels clumsy to me.#harleydavidson #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #harleyart#skullart #skulls #skulldesign #darkartist #darkart #skullartwork
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If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Working on a sketch for another design for Harley Davidson – drawing skeleton pirates always reminds me of One-Eyed-Willy#skullart #skulls #skulldesign #darkartist #darkart #skullartwork
You may remember me posting last year that I designed the LE Alien pinball backglass. It’s a long story, but the company fell apart before it was massively produced (due to a family curse), and I never received the backglass I was supposed to get :( But I found a company that produced one for me, and I just received it. It’s STUNNING! 26" square, 1/8" inch thick reverse-printed on acrylic translucent plastic. The colors are so vibrant when backlit!I have it in my window right now like a demented stain-glass window. Going to build a light box for it soon. If anyone is interested in getting one, PM me.#alienpinball #pinballart #pinballartwork #pinball #pinballmachine #playfield #backglass
Goodluck today, fellas!#northkoreasummit #trump #kimjongun #bestfriendsforever
Client:
Unlimited Off-Road
Description:
I was commissioned to illustrate these two detailed, accurate maps for two Unlimited Off-Road Expo events, as well as the t-shirt for this gathering of die-hard jeep and atv enthusiasts. The map was a really fun challenge, as we had to piece together satellite maps, floorpans, and previous event photos to map out the event. For the t-shirt, we wanted to create something that was very hand-drawn and grungy, in contrast to a lot of the clean, photo-driven car show designs.
Client Testimonial:
Man you killed it with that one! It looks amazing!
-Marvin and Axel Stammel
Owner, Unlimited Off-Road
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
This was a really fun album cover illustration I created for the band called @Crimshaw – we drew them as monsters that matched their personalities and matched their stage personas. Really enjoyed working with these guys.#albumcover #albumart #merchdesign #musicart #albumdesign #heavymetal #rockmusic#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
I’ve wanted to make my own coloring book for years, and I’ve finally put it all together. What do you think someone might pay for a 32-page coloring book signed by me? $4? $6? $8? I honestly don’t know. Appreciate your help!#coloringbook #adultcoloring #psychedlicart #lineart
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Arctic FX
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Grim Reaper gunslinger illustration I created for a vinyl graphic wrap for snowmobiles sold by Arctic FX for a new brand they are developing. I illustrated a skeleton gunslinger on the front, and a creepy western-styled Grim Reaper on the sides. I love designing for vehicles, because they are such oddly shaped canvases to fill. The new line of graphics will be branded “FlyLand Designs” in a partnership I was fortunate enough to work out with them. Feeling very privileged to be included in their stable of really skilled artists.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
One of the coolest opportunities I had last year was to work with Harley Davidson on some apparel artwork – this eagle and skull was my favorite design – has anyone seen this out in the wild in any of their shops?#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq#skullart #skulls #skulldesign #darkartist #darkart #skullartwork#americaneagle #harleydavidsonart #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #harleydavidson
Here’s a snapshot of the finished Poseidon artwork I created for a commission – #greekmythology #poseidon #art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Client:
Wayne Harvey
Description:
Logo for a gaming company called Tiki Tantrum I created of a tiki chief holding a shrunken head.
This job was perfect for me, since I love drawing tiki art so much. The client really dug the style of another tiki character I had created, so I tried my best to expand on that and make it the best one I’ve done so far. The logo is being used as the intro screen on several games and apps developed but he company.
Client Testimonial:
I’m absolutely in love with it. Consider it a job well done!
-Wayne Harvey
Tiki Tantrum, CEO
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Here’s a wolf I drew for the Ron Clark Academy. He likes crackers.#wolfmascot #wolfart #peanutbuttercrackertime
Sketching Poseidon in Clip Studio Paint for a client – I’m thinking about doing a series in this style of other Greek Gods, maybe to try to showcase as beverage labels. Which other Gods should I do? #greekmythology #poseidon #art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
A skull with roses and wings.
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Just two discs left! This is the first in a series of limited edition discs I’m making with Detroit Disc Company. Only 50 made – only 10 with my signature. Printed on foil by Discraft.Dm me if you want one #discgolf #frisbeegolf #discraftdiscs #teamdiscraft #detroitdisccompany #disc#psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity
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Silver City Mobile Detailing
Description:
Vinyl boat wrap of a Sugar Skull girl with tentacles for hair and Medusa on a bed or roses I created for Silver City Mobile Detailing.
This might be the most complex vinyl wrap graphic I’ve ever worked on! So much time went into the detail of every snake, and every tentacle. To make things more complex, the size of the illustration was over 10 feet long! I created the line art in Clip Studio Paint, and then colored everything as a vector in Adobe Illustrator so everything would print nice and crisp.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
A laughing winged skull with snakes and flaming pistons.
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you all! Who’s brave enough to make this their profile pic for today?#valentinesday #valentine #cupid #funnyart
Illustration of a bunch of misbehaving dogs chilling I created for Cinnamon’s Bar in Delaware. It was really challenging cramming a huge list of dog breeds and characters into this piece, all while keeping to a limited color scheme so it could be silk-screened. Very happy with how it turned out though.#dogart #barart #cartoondog #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #dtg
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This badass skeleton gunslinger wields two golden pistols.
his artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Just received my Purple Skull art on the limited edition disc golf series I’m doing with Detroit Disc Golf – man are they sweet looking on this foil! There are only 50, and only 10 with my signature on them. I’ve got a couple left in my shop if you collect Discraft discs. Thanks to all those that pre-ordered them, so sorry for the long delay, won’t happen again!–#purpleskull #skullart #discgolf #frisbeegolf #discraftdiscs #teamdiscraft #detroitdisccompany #disc
Client:
New Hong Kong
Description:
The band New Hong Kong hired me to illustrate their album cover for The King Makes The Rules, showing a bunch of evil monsters sparring with a young vampire hunter.
The band wanted it to be creepy but still fun, so I kept the gore to a minimum and the colors saturated. I illustrated the mummy, werewolf, zombie, and pirate skeleton in a heavy brushed ink style, trying to emulate the amazing Tales from the Crypt covers by Jack Davis. The band was really fun to work with, and the final result ended up fitting their music perfectly.
Client Testimonial:
This looks amazing and everyone loves it. We’re super excited—it turned out amazing as I knew it would.
-Thomas Latronico
NHK, member
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright ©Brian Allen
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Here’s the set of Valentine’s Day cards I created – already sending a bunch out. Thanks to all those that picked some up! Each one is signed with love, sweat, and a lot of tears.In my Shop#valentinesday #cartooncharacter #valentinescard
Another fun design I worked on for Hulk Hogan’s beach shop in Florida – we used an older design from my portfolio that he really liked and drew in Hulk getting bested by the store’s shark mascot. Love working with these guys!#hulkhogan #wweart #wweartwork #andrethegiant #worldwidewrestling #wwenetwork #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #dtg
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The infamous Medusa from Greek mythology dons a
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Client:
Personal
Description
A fun spin on a Space Force logo as inspired by recent political events.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Hungry For Love. Finished Valentine’s Day illustration for a set of cards I made, available in my shop.#valentinesday #cartooncharacter #valentinescard https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
I Like The Way You Roll. Finished Valentine’s Day illustration for a set of cards I made, available in my shop. Thanks for all the great caption submissions!#valentinesday #cartooncharacter #valentinescard
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Military zombies on board a helicopter battle on even after death. Explosions rain down from the sky.
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Client:
Hulk Hogan
Description:
Another fun illustration I got to work on with Hulk Hogan – this one having fun with his character from the Rocky movies, Thunderlips.
Back when real men wore capes, we all witnessed The Ultimate Male vs The Ultimate Meatball fight in Rocky 3. For this design, I wanted to illustrate what Thunderlips’ fight poster might have looked like.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Let’s Get Sweaty. Finished Valentine’s Day illustration for a set of cards I made, available in my shop. Thanks for all the great caption submissions!#valentinesday #cartooncharacter #valentinescard https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
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A fun-loving pelican relaxes with a beverage on some gorgeous island beach; the sun sets on the ocean behind him.
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Client:
Hulk Hogan
Description:
Another design I created for Hulk Hogan’s beach bar, featuring the great Andre the Giant, out-drinking the Hulkster in a drinking contest on the beach.
It’s always a fun honor to work with TWO sports icons in one design. It was a lot of fun translating the pro wrestlers into a more fun, cartoony style.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Ron Clark Academy
Description:
The award-winning charter school, the Ron Clark Academy, hired me to create this apparel design based on one of their school mascots, the wolf.
Nothing about the RCA is ordinary, so they wanted a school t-shirt that looked tough and ferocious, with a lot of detail and color. This design was set up for limited color silk-screening.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Red devil logo I’m drawing for a fire department’s patch in New York – though the devil would probably make a pretty bad fire-fighter.#firefighterlife #challengecoin #patchdesign #firefighterpatch #emslife#logodesign #logodesigner #logoconcept #logoart #logoinspiration
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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 […]