Here was an illustration I created earlier this year for my friends at @SpiralDirect of a skull, antique guns, and a pile of roses. Trying to come up with a style that blends my lineart driven approach with a little more digital painting rendering. Does this look too comic-booky to be considered dark and serious?….#appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #dtg#skullart #skulls #skulldesign #darkartist #darkart #skullartwork
I am excited to announce that two of my skateboard decks have been choosen to be sold on Threadless! A lot of you helped vote on the designs, and I sincerely appreciate it! Check them out at https://bit.ly/2R1DtCp https://bit.ly/2PIabfx and https://bit.ly/2PMYC6R#skateboards #zombie #monsters #decks #skateboardart #deckart
I’ve got five left of my Limited edition Disney skeletons Silk Screen Prints! Everything in my shop is 15% off this week!#Mickey #Silkscreen #prints #sale #disneyfanart #disney #skeletonart
All Lazer engraved Tiki Coasters are on sale now in my shop!#Tiki #Coasters #lazerengraved #sale
Hey You Guys! Sloth and Chunk art prints are now on sale in my shop#goonies #sloth #artprints #sale
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Another parody of Pixar’s Monsters Inc., except this time as zombies! The monsters are now even more horrific with melting flesh and evil eyes,
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.
Happy Thanksgiving from me and Lesha at FlyLand Designs! May you all enjoy your family and friends, as we carry on the tradition of consuming Turkey and mashed potatoes to keep the dead from rising for another 364 days. We love you all!
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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.
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An awesome tribute and parody to the infamous “The Shining” Stephen King book and film. The iconic twins in matching blue dresses stare impassively alongside a full moon, axe murderer, psychic boy, and the words ‘redeem’ written in blood. 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.
All my art prints, stickers, brushes, and coasters are all 15% off this week! I always feel sleazy trying to peddle my artwork, but a little sleaze is okay now and then. I really appreciate everyone who has supported my artwork through all these years!https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/….#fineartprints #artprints #artforsalebyartist #vinylstickers #slapstickers #vinylart #vinylcollector #stickerslap #stickerart #diecutsticker
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Illustration detailing a characters journey from poor hard-working pauper on the left, into a sophisticated wealthy socialite and business man on the right.
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.
This was the first t-shirt design I was hired to create for Hulk Hogan, hoisting Andre the Giant over his head. Such a trip to actually speak to a childhood hero on the phone – and yes, he talks exactly like he does on TV, BROTHER! This was illustrated in Clip Studio Paint, set up for silk-screening.#hulkhogan #wweart #wweartwork #andrethegiant #worldwidewrestling #wwenetwork #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart
Sketching a fun zombie Bandito fending off a senorita from a menacing chucabra because this is my job!#zombieart #zombieartist #undead #horrorart #monsterart#appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #dtg #wacomcintiq
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A cartoon devilish problem child terrorizes friends and family with a devious grin and slingshot. Flames and a terrified housecat feature in the background.
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.
I put my Cheech and Chong zombie illustration on stickers last year, and it’s still my most popular design – grab it in my shophttps://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/#cheechandchong #upinsmoke #zombie #vinylart #vinylcollector #stickerslap #stickerart #diecutstickers
Really happy with how this purple skull print came out! (flylanddesigns.com/shop/ ) Printed up 50 of these signed them – we’ll ship them out when we get back from Vegas, baby! Very vibrant. King Printing in State College always does a great job…..#skullart #skull #psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity
Here’s a speed inking video of the poster I designed for the Jack Herer Cup drawn in Clip Studio Paint. (Full video on my YouTube channel) So excited to visit Vegas for the first time! If you’re going to the show, please stop by and see us.#VegasWeedWeek #vegasbaby#vegascannabis #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #lasvegascannabiscommunity #leafly #cannabiscup #jackherercup #jackherercup2018 #cannabisart
Here’s the finished design! I decided to color this totally different than anything in the series and in my portfolio. Signed art prints available now in my shop! Since I was doing this for myself, I thought it would be a good opportunity to make a purple skull – clients get skiddish when I suggest that.https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/….#skullart #skull #psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity
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Parody illustration featuring a bevy of the fun and colorful monster characters from Pixar’s Monster Inc.!
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.
Here are inks from a personal piece I was creating on the iPad Pro for a print series I created for a psychedelic/cannabis theme – colors tomorrow!#skullart #skull #psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity
This is insane, check out how great my eyeballs and teeth seamless pattern turned out on this shirt! Special thanks to Californicated Republic for making this happen and turning one of my favorite personal designs into a real thing.Grab one http://californicatedrepublic.com/….#skaterart #420 #cannabiscommunity #marijuana #art #Californicated #hightimes #cannabisbrand #cannabis #weed #weedstagram #topshelf #cbd #indica #sativa #hybrid #marijuanaart
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Vintage robbers inspired illustration with a detective dog, and courtesan in the background. Planes of magical energy turn the characters and elements into zombie monsters where it covers them. 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.
So thrilled to have been asked to design the poster for this year’s Jack Herer Cup, an event celebrating the life of the “Emperor of Hemp” Tommy Chong will be at the event (hope I get to meet him!), so we decided to draw him and Jack driving the van from Up in Smoke through the vegas strip. Had a lot of fun with this! My wife and I are going to Vegas for the first time to attend the event and sell signed copies of the poster. Can’t wait to ditch the kids for a few days and experience Vegas!!!….#VegasWeedWeek #vegasbaby#vegascannabis #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #lasvegascannabiscommunity #leafly #cannabiscup #jackherercup #jackherercup2018 #cannabisart
So, this HAS to be the strangest/coolest use of my artwork I’ve ever seen. @tinaschultz used my Dumb and Dumber Zombie illustration as inspiration to completely paint her body! Insanely good, totally unnerving, and extremely flattering! What is the weirdest place you’ve ever seen your art used?#art #originalartwork #dumbanddumber #zombieart #illustration
Here’s the finished Vector illustration I created for Yellow Jacket’s line of fitness gear – the client was really pleased with it! This cleaner style is a little different than my usual stuff, but for this logo, we needed something that would print really nice and clean at a small size in limited color, so vector was the way to go.#logodesign #logodesigner #logoconcept #logoart #logoinspiration#fitness #fitspo #gainz #getstrong #weightraining #shredding
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Trippy psychedelic and colorful illustration of an evil tiki mask with mushrooms growing out of his brain and visions of faraway places swirling in the background. 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.
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An intense illustration of a sharp-toothed roaring tiger with wild eyes.
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.
Working on the inks for the Jack Herer Cup poster – so excited to be part of this great event in Vegas, and possibly meet the legend Tommy Chong! I hope I did the portrait of Mr. Herer justice – a lot of pressure when dealing with such an important and revered figure…..#VegasWeedWeek #vegasbaby #vegascannabis #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #lasvegascannabiscommunity #leafly #cannabiscup #jackherercup #jackherercup2018 #cannabisart
Jack Herer Cup
The Jack Herer Cup is a cannabis rewards event held every year in Las Vegas to honor the “Emperor of Hemp”, the legendary cannabis rights activist himself, Jack Herer. It was a ton of fun to have the privilege to design this year’s poster featuring Jack Herer and Tommy Chong, surrounded by sentient marijuana buds. So excited to be part of this great event in Vegas, and possibly meet the legend Tommy Chong! I hope I did the portrait of Mr. Herer justice – a lot of pressure when dealing with such an important and revered figure!
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
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Fun colorful illustration inspired by classic science fiction films and stories. A heroic astronaut fights space aliens and robots with a bikini wearing alien girl beside him. 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.
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Cool illustration of a bespectacled DJ with a boombox as colorful ghostly spirits swirl around him menacingly.
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.
Vector logo design of a buff yellow jacket I’m creating for Yellow Jacket’s line of lifting gear – I like to use Adobe Illustrator’s artboard function to export different variations of the logos I work on – anyone use this?…#art #yellowjacket #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #fitnessart #wacomcintiq#logodesign #logodesigner #logoconcept #logoart #logoinspiration
I’m designing the poster for The Annual Jack Herer Cup in Las Vegas this month! Inks of a small portion of the poster shown here. My wife and I were invited to attend the event – so excited, we’ve never been to Vegas before! Going to make a vacation out of it…..#VegasWeedWeek #vegasbaby#vegascannabis #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #lasvegascannabiscommunity #leafly #cannabiscup #jackherercup #jackherercup2018 #cannabisart
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A psychedelic illustration of a man pouring out dual bottles of Hennessy Cognac as money falls from the sky around him.
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.
Happy Halloween! Still have 10 of my Disney skeletons screen print of the LE run left! Would love to clear these out – https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/#disney #skeleton #halloweenart #skullart #art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Here is the full Clip Studio Paint/Wacom webinar I did last week. We had connectivity issues, so the entire video has been re-edited so it is jitter free with a silk-smooth finish.
Thanks to CLIP STUDIO PAINT for inviting me to do this – and thanks to all who asked questions.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? I’d be happy to answer them here since the Q&A was a little short due to my rambling.
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Dark illustration of a grim reaper holding his iconic scythe and an hourglass. Skull candles and fire surrounds him.
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.
Don’t forget to gear up for the mid-terms! Trump Zombie I drew available under my clothing brand with the talented @johnjserrato called @californicatedrepublic This is part of our Stoner Gore series!Available now at http://californicatedrepublic.com/ …#zombie #420 #cannabiscommunity #marijuana #art #Californicated #hightimes #cannabisbrand #cannabis #weed #weedstagram #topshelf #cbd #indica #sativa #hybrid #trump #marijuana #art #BrianAllen
Finally got to meet Gritty this weekend! So surreal to meet your drawing in real life!! Special thanks to the Philadelphia Flyers for treating my family to a great experience at the game! My kids even made it on the Jumbotron! I’m so fortunate and grateful to be a part of something so big!!!….#philadelphiaflyers @grittynhl #nhl #hockey #mascot #characterdesign #characterdesigner #conceptartist #mascotdesign #characterart
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Norse mythology god inspired character raises his fists for battle as a crow flies into a full moon in the background. 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.
This is so cool – CampingBoxes in Airzona licensed my Tiki Totem skateboard design to sell on their hand-made storage units for outdoorsmen. This thing is huge! It printed beautifully, and it wraps nicely around the sides. So lucky to have my artwork on so many different things!….#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #tikiart #tshirtart #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #campingbox
I’m on Adventures In Design podcast discussing the creation of Gritty!!! I’m truly humbled to be one of the guests on this show. My art heroes have all been a part of this show, and I’ve learned so much from it. Pretty surreal to be on the other side. Please give it a listen, and subscribe to Mark’s show – it’s the most informative and enjoyable design podcast period.https://bit.ly/2D5pFU4….#philadelphiaflyers @grittynhl #nhl #hockey #aid #adventuresindesign #podcast #characterdesign #mascotdesign #circleoftrust
Decided to spend some extra cash and get some wood-engraved business cards from @graffitipete for the Jack Herer Cup in Las Vegas I’ll be attending next month. Figured it might not hurt to make a business card that people will hesitate to throw away! Love watching these things come to life.#tikiart #tikibar #beachart #tikitotem #surfart #tikiartist #beach #woodengraved #laserengraved
Doing time made Goofy ripped – parody illustration I created in Clip Studio Paint – which character should I do next in this lineup?….#art #goofy #disneyfanart #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Goofy was always clubhouse security…#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
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Fun parody tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan rappers in a shoot-out. 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.
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Famous European military story Checkpoint Charlie illustrated in this logo design. A soldier surveys as another scales a large wall with barb-wire.
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.
Piece of fanart I created of the Mario bros. as gangsters, drawn in pen and ink with a pentel brush pen on bristol paper, and colored in Clip Studio Paint. Always fun to twist characters to the dark side a bit!….#art #mario #mariofanart #pentelbrushpen #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Just got this in the mail from @HireAnIllustrator with my meditating alien artwork on it! They are making a series of cards to send to potential clients. I love the way they made them look a bit like old-school trading cards. Extremely thankful for Hire An Illustrator and all the great work they do!….#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #alien #tshirtart #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
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Casper explores his dark side in this fun parody illustration featuring Casper and a group of ghouls on a dark moonlit night. 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.
Here’s a finished shot of the meditating mystic illustration I created for a client last year – ended up being one of my favorite pieces. They really let me explore and experiment with the concept which always makes for a better piece, in my opinion.#art #mystic #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq#psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity
Been wanting to do this for a long time: I’ve partnered with my friend John J Serrato to create our own apparel brand, called Californicated Republic! I’ll be rolling out all the designs available featuring my cannabis-themed artwork throughout the next couple weeks. Our first design features my Cheech and Chong zombies I illustrated in Clip Studio Paint.@cheechandchong Available now at http://californicatedrepublic.com/ ….#420 #cannabiscommunity #marijuana #art #Californicated #hightimes #cannabisbrand #cannabis #weed #weedstagram #topshelf #cbd #indica #sativa #hybrid #cheechandchong #marijuana #art#BrianAllen
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Personal
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A wild, roaring sabertooth tiger head against a blue background.
This artwork is available for licensing:
Sketch of a meditating mystic I illustrated last year for a group’s poster – If anyone’s been following my work or a long time, you’ll know where the mouth-shoulder comes from! Any guesses?#psychedelicart #meditation #trippyart #cannabisart #mushroomart #marijuanaartist #cannabiscommunity#poster #gigposter #posterart #posterartist #silkscreenart #artprint
First Gritty commission sketch of the day at Lehigh Valley Comic Con / I’ve for a feeling I’m going to be doing a few of these! Also, the devils suck@lvcc01 @grittynhl @philadelphiaflyers #flyers #gritty #sketch #ink
Please come out and see me at Lehigh Valley Comic Con tomorrow, Saturday, October 13th! They’ve invited me to be a featured guest which is quite humbling, and I’ll even be talking at my first panel *GULP* – pretty terrified about that! I’ve got art prints, stickers, and coasters to peddle! Come say hi! http://www.lehighvalleycomicconvention.com/ #lehighvalleycomiccon #art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
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Personal
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Psychedelic imagery of a gray space alien meditating amongst spaceships, planets, stars and galaxies.
This artwork is available for licensing:
I completely redesigned my shop in preparation for my webinar with Clip Studio Paint and Wacom today! Everything in my shop for the rest of the week will be 15% off. Stickers, Signed Prints, Wood Coasters, and my custom brushes for Clip Studio Paint.https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/#art #vinylstickers #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #artprints #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Professional 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 […]
