Laying down some colors on my Zombie Trooper in Adobe Photoshop#trooper #zombie #motorcycle Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Bukshot
Description:
I illustrated this promotional poster and album cover for the hip-hop artist Bukshot who partnered with Violent J from The Insane Clown Posse, Madchild, and JellyRoll. The album was a special edition, and released in a DVD sized package, which allowed me to create a cool portrait orientation, instead of having to squeeze everything into a tiny square. Bukshot wanted the four artists illustrated as comic book characters, fighting a horde of zombies. I enjoyed this so much!
Inking a variation on a zombie outlaw I had done previously for a Motorcycle Club – this time I'm attempting a more line-art driven illustration rather than a digital painting, because the design will also be embroidered on their jackets.#motorcycle #club #zombie #trooper #outlaw Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Oooooo – Creepy skulls! Drawing in Clip Studio Paint for some wrestling singletsIllustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's the final S&W design I created – like the previous design, this one had to be set up as a limited color silk-screen job, which threw me some challenges. Working with larger clients like this can be nerve-wracking, but I was lucky that they were happy with the designs in the end.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Charon Dunn
Description:
Young-adult fantasy book cover I illustrated for author Charon Dunn, featuring a collection of steam-punk inspired dystopian characters. The cover illustration shows the heroes making an escape as their ship is attacked by a fleet of mechanized mutant jelly-fish.
Got my patriotic eagle illustration up on RageOn as an all-over print – GET SOME 'MURICA!!https://www.rageon.com/products/american-eagle-and-flag?variant=21200251012#eagle #patriotic #apparel #t-shirt Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Commando Racing Gear
Description:
Digitally painted illustration of an angry Rottweiler taking a bite out of a big Piston for the racing brand Commando Racing Gear. This was a fun challenge to work on, because drawing realistic dogs, especially specific breeds, can be very tricky to get just right. I’m pretty happy with the result. This design will be separated to print with simulated process silk-screening and sold at drag racing shows and shops.
You can purchase it here:
At Funland Rehoboth Beach admiring some of my handiwork – Graphic wrap o did for a ride. always fun to see tour work in the wild Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Eternal Life and Fitness
Description:
I illustrated this gargoyle t-shirt using Manga Studio 5, wearing MMA fight gloves sitting on a rooftop with a full moon behind. Created for a fitness brand of apparel to be sold at their gyms and front their website.
Client:
Grass Roots
Description:
I was hired by a fabric pot manufacturer for growing plants to create a t-shirt for their conventions. They wanted something that displayed their product in a way that people would want to wear, even if they weren’t familiar with the product. Naturally, I went with a skull. The design was set up for limited color silk-screen (I believe 4 colors). They were kind enough to send me a shirt, and it turned out great!
Client:
Eternal Life and Fitness
Description:
Silk-screen design of a skeleton hand holding a rose I designed for a t-shirt. This is about as much of my feminine side as you’ll ever see! Created for a fitness brand of apparel to be sold at their gyms and front their website.
Client:
Eternal Life and Fitness
Description:
Silk-screen t-shirt illustration I created of a pride of lions for a fitness brand of apparel to be sold at their gyms and front their website.
Character mascot design I created of Zeus wielding a lightning bolt.
© Brian Allen 2016
This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #albumcover #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #london #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Jeff Hardy
Description:
The band Hang The Jester hired me to create this detailed illustration of an evil jester made of a skull and horns for their latest album cover. The band asked me to create something with a very liited color scheme, and a lot of pen and ink detail. Unlike many of my other designs which are often 100% digital, I drew and inked this design on paper with technical pens and a brush.
Someone from Sweden just ordered a ton of stickers from my store!I am very excited! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's a detail shot of this crazy motorcycle rally poster I did with Lincoln and Douglas in an epic battle… Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Lochness Monster – Justin Shaner
Description:
Silk-screen poster illustration of a happy Loch Ness Monster I created for the band Lochness Monster. I had a blast working on this. The band gave me a ton of freedom on this design, and I came up with the idea of having the Loch Ness Monster looking friendly, with a severed arm dangling from its mouth, and the collected trophy/cameras of tourists hung around his neck. He’s an elusive fella! The design was set up for silk-screening using around 5 colors, created primarily for promotional posters and apparel for the band.
Client Testimonial:
They look awesome!! Thanks, really great job on this!!
-Justin Shaner, Lochness Monster
Band manager
…just throwing some inks down on a wielding, motorcycle riding, Abraham Lincoln Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Kellen Garey
Description:
T-Shirt illustration I created of a mutated Chem Dawg with three heads for a marijuana-themed apparel line. Each shirt in the collection celebrates a different strain. The client wanted me to illustrate a big crazy mutated, and glowing dog standing in a spilled container of toxic waste. I thought it would be funny to have each of the three heads to be a different dog breed with a different personality. More to come in this series! This design was created for direct-to-garment silk-screening.
Logo design I created of an evil pac-man for an arcade’s logo design and branding. The client wanted something identifiable to the retro gaming crowd, while putting a hard and extreme edge on the style. I thought it would be fun to turn the lovable yellow disc into a rabid, coin-munching psychopath.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#arcade #pacman #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Kellen Garey
Description:
T-Shirt illustration I created for a marijuana-themed apparel line. Each shirt in the collection celebrates a different strain. This was the first design, called “Sour Diesel,” in which we depicted a bunch of Sour Patch Kids hi-jacking a big diesel truck. I had the idea of putting a melted sour patch kid on the grill of the truck. More to come in this series!
My new officemate! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Blowfish Vapes
Description:
Logo design I illustrated of a punk rock blowfish for a vaping brand called Blowfish Competition Vape. When we started, the only concept we had was the name “Blowfish Vapes,” so I experimented with a few different styles of blowfish, including one that was a salty pirate. We like the concept of making the blowfish a punk rocker with a mohawk and piercings, including a big hook through his lip. I tried to use a color palette with high contrast so it would stand out when it’s printed on the small label that goes on a vaping label.
Client:
CORE
Description:
A series of character concept turn-arounds I illustrated for a series of vinyl zombie figurines that will be manufactured and sold in a catalog. This isn’t the first time I’ve created turn-arounds for figurines, but it’s the first zombie series. I can’t wait to see how the final molded and painted models turn out. To make this as efficient as possible, I first sent sketches to the client for just the front view. Once approved, I used a 3D model in Manga Studio, positioned it close to the position of the front view, and then turned it to the side and back. I then drew the other angles using that model as reference. Pretty effective little trick!
Client:
Norseman Fabrications
Description:
Logo design I created of a welding mask with viking horns for a welding company called Norseman Fabrications.
Client:
Norseman Fabrications
Description:
Logo design I created of a welding mask with viking horns for a welding company called Norseman Fabrications.
Sketching a logo design for an arcade in California of a whacked-out Pac-Man#pac-man #arcade #coins #sketch Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
How to draw Lochness Monster for rock poster and t-shirt using Pentel Brush pen on paper.
Silk-screen poster illustration of a happy Loch Ness Monster I created for the band Lochness Monster. I had a blast working on this. The band gave me a ton of freedom on this design, and I came up with the idea of having the Loch Ness Monster looking friendly, with a severed arm dangling from its mouth, and the collected trophy/cameras of tourists hung around his neck. He’s an elusive fella! The design was set up for silk-screening using around 5 colors, created primarily for promotional posters and apparel for the band.
This is a detailed series of illustrations I created for a children’s book teaching kids about construction. Each double-page spread was packed with animal characters, vehicles, tools, and activities. The book challenges kids to hunt out objects and solve problems within the illustration, so I had to draw everything in a way that certain elements were intentionally hard to find. I had a lot of fun with this, because I had a lot of freedom to design the characters and draw them in my style. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's another shot from the Pandaemonium book by Out of Step Books that my work was featured in. That's my cigar smoking zombie!#clown #zombies #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Super-thrilled to share this news with you: my work was pubilshed in a gigantic volume of artwork called Pandaemonium: Devils, Demons, & Monsters published by Out of Step Books, alongside some SERIOUS talent. I can't tell you how pumped I am about this!#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #outofstepbooks #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Bogardpress
Description:
Concept art characters I created for a book publisher, taking characters we had already created, and outfitting them for exploring the undersea depths! The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.
Client Testimonial:
Everyone was very happy with what you have done. Very impressed.
-Shawn Blase
Bogardpress
Here's my #trump #zombie t-shirt I illustrated just for the heck of it. Available at RageOn for just $25 – just search Trump Zombie. I've drawn a lot of zombies, but this one is by far the orangest!Illustration by Brian Allen www.flylanddesigns.com #trump #zombie #art #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
This has got to be the most accurate Fortune I've ever gotten from a fortune cookie Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I've been drawing something GREAT (again) in Manga Studio 5 for a personal tshirt design. Really pulling out the oranges… more to come.#art #trump #nevertrump #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I'm working on something for a personal t-shirt design, and I think it's going to be YUUUUGE!!!!#ink #mangastudio #illustration #art #trump #nevertrump Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Character illustration of a smug Julius Caesar enjoying a chalice of wine. What could go wrong?
Gecko cartoon character I created dressed as elvis for a hospitality company.
New speed painting video on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/flylanddesigns Mad Hatter for Russ Bus logo#russ #madhatter #clipstudiopaint #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Anders Borg
Description:
Logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of a cathedral and stone statues. I really enjoyed working on this because it was such a different theme than what I normally work with for Russ. The logo will be used on the team’s apparel, and painted on their bus.
Russ logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of a cathedral and stone statues
Client:
Gaute Haansnar
Description:
I was hired to design this logo of Zeus among two ordinary mortals in togas 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 fun logo design I did for a motocross biker's You Tube channel. He was from Hawaii, so we went with a big trippy smiling sun.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #logo #illustration #motocross #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #hawaii #atv Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Monster Trucks with my boy this weekend. Bigfoot is still King Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I was hired to design this logo paying tribute to the Phantom, or Fanotmet as he’s known in Norway, 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.
Client:
Christian Kleven
Description:
I was hired to design this King Kong inspired logo 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.
Sneak peek of something I did for Bongjour.com #420 #weed #pot #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I was hired to design this illustration of the Big Bad Wolf and the three little pigs, or Storeulv, as he’s known in Norway. I created the characters to pay homage to the classic three little pigs cartoons, but with a twisted look to 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.
Client:
Golden Gate
Description:
Looney Tunes parody illustration of the classic characters Bugs, Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, and Daffy as thugs, created for a logo for a Russefeiring team. The design will be wrapped on vehicles, printed on apparel, and used on the class’ website. If you haven’t heard of Russefeiring, basically it 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. It’s cool to be a part of it, in the best way I know how!
Client Testimonial:
This is absolutely amazing! You work in a very professional manner which we greatly appreciate.
Thank you for this masterpiece!
–Dag Nicolai Bjerke
Golden Gate
Client:
Sander Nygard
Description:
Evil Mad Hatter character illustration I, created for a logo for a Russefeiring team. I thoguht it would be fun to have an eyeball floating in the tea cup. The design will be wrapped on vehicles, printed on apparel, and used on the class’ website. If you haven’t heard of Russefeiring, basically it 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. It’s cool to be a part of it, in the best way I know how! Drawn in Manga Studio 5.
I was recently hired to illustrate and design this eagle logo for a new apparel brand for gun-enthusiasts called Kick Brass. The logo was needed in a very short period of time to get it ready for a sales pitch, so we scrambled to come up with as many ideas as possible in the beginning. After looking over the sketches, we went in the direction of a bronze eagle with bullets for feathers. I wanted the emblem to look like a military badge of honor. I set up the logo in several different variations: one-color, limited-color silk-screening, and a full-color version.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#military #photoshop #illustration #logodesign #art #instaart #instaartist #eagle #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Elvind Vinsand
Description:
Logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of Julias Caesar enjoying a glass of wine in front of his palace. I really enjoyed working on this because it was such a different theme than what I normally work with for Russ. The logo will be used on the team’s apparel, and painted on their bus.
Description:
I was hired to design this logo inspired by the Norwegian television show Olsenbanden for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. I had to illustrate caricatures of each of the three iconic characters from the show. If you haven’t heard of Russ, 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.
Always a pleasure working with my friends at Listenable Records. For this year’s sampler featuring the labels best tracks, we chose to pay tribute to the classic Defenders of the Faith album cover from Judas Priest. I thought it would be cool to draw a samurai in the same art style and color scheme as that record, and really give it a nice retro theme, with bright primary colors. Really dig the way this came out – might make a great sticker.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #judaspriest #illustration #album #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #listenable #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Laying down inks on this robot samurai for an album cover for Listenable Records in Manga Studio 5 Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Happy the Clown says check out my new Artists' Resources page I built on my website. I collected tutorials, FAQs, tools, reviews, and other helpful stuff all in one place. I'll be adding to it constantly. Anything more you want to see?https://www.flylanddesigns.com/artists-resources/Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #guides #art #tutorials #instaartist #picoftheday #artists #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Having fun with a DJ illustration I'm finishing up for a client. Name that Electric 6 tune…#dj #mascot #funwithlayers Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Personal
Description:
This is a personal piece I did for myself recently of a biker skeleton riding through flames on a motorcycle. Pretty cutting edge stuff, I know! I experimented with some new techniques here that I’m happy with – combining a bit of digital painting with comic book lineart. I’m hoping to license this artwork for other uses, and print it on some apparel.
You can purchase it here:
https://www.rageon.com/products/skeleton-rider
Available for Licensing:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Here's the finished T-shirt design for Jet Fuel – you can pick it up from http://Bongjour.com. Any critiques?Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #weed #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #jetfuel #pot #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Philip Cerreta, Lights Camera Triva
Description:
Book cover illustration of a zombie usher enjoying a fresh box of buttered brains in a movie theater I illustrated for Phillip Cerreta’s new movie trivia book, “The Monster Book of Movie Monster Trivia.” The client came to me with the idea of having a zombie in a theater enjoying a box of brains as if it were popcorn, and I thought it would be funny to dress him up in a tattered usher’s uniform. I love finding new ways to draw zombies!
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 […]