HULK HATES FAQs!!
I get contacted a lot by aspiring artists, which honestly, is extremely flattering. I found that a lot of the questions were the same, so I put together this comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section on my website at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/faq-for-artists/

Please let me know if you have any questions you want me to add, or if you have any answers to add (I’ll give you credit).

Frequently Asked Questions for artists

Inks for a design I worked on for Commando Racing Gear, a really cool brand of racing apparel that sells their gear at races.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#racing #inking#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Inks for a design I worked on for Commando Racing Gear, a really cool brand of racing apparel that sells their gear at races.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#racing #inking#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

I ordered a box of 24 of my favorite Prismacolor pencils from Amazon with Free Shipping. Someone screwed up, and they've been sending me the pencils one at a time over the past two weeks. Here's number 22! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I ordered a box of 24 of my favorite Prismacolor pencils from Amazon with Free Shipping. Someone screwed up, and they've been sending me the pencils one at a time over the past two weeks. Here's number 22!

Detail of a shark illustration I was working on in Manga Studio 5 – I love how the brushes blend naturally in this program – it saves me so much time compared to when I used to paint digitally in Photoshop.#MangaStudio4LifeIllustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#shark #dyesub #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Detail of a shark illustration I was working on in Manga Studio 5 - I love how the brushes blend naturally in this program - it saves me so much time compared to when I used to paint digitally in Photoshop.#MangaStudio4LifeIllustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#shark #dyesub #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Drawing an angry shark for a dye-sublimated rash guard. Why is everything I draw angry? Does it have something to do with my personality? Shut up – what a stupid question!Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#shark #rashguard #dyesub #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Drawing an angry shark for a dye-sublimated rash guard.  Why is everything I draw angry?  Does it have something to do with my personality?  Shut up - what a stupid question!Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#shark #rashguard #dyesub #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Custom Manga Studio (Clip Studio Paint) Brushes –
Texture Brushes

100+ Brushes Available for $2.99 here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/

There are over 20 texture brushes here that I created from found and scanned textures. All can be used with any color, and have fine-tuned settings to help you beat up your illustrations in Manga Studio 5.

This video quickly walks you through each set of brushes and shows them in use.

Included in the pack are

-14 Inking Brushes
-18 Paint Brushes
-12 Pencil Brushes
-5 Shading Brushes
-16 Splatter Brushes
-20+ Special Pattern Brushes
-22 Texture Brushes

The brushes are useful for all styles of illustration. As a freelance digital illustrator, I use them primarily for Comic Book illustration, t-shirt design, logo design, character and concept illustration, sketching, and painting.

One of my inspirations for inking is the artist Steve Becker, who refers to himself as a "killustrator." I just got this awesome book he put together with a one-of-a-kind original ink sketch on the cover. The whole book is over a hundred pages of his realistic dinosaur ink drawings, which he has become known for. Please check him out – the dude is just exploding with talent.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#stevebecker #ink #shark#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
One of my inspirations for inking is the artist Steve Becker, who refers to himself as a "killustrator." I just got this awesome book he put together with a one-of-a-kind original ink sketch on the cover.  The whole book is over a hundred pages of his realistic dinosaur ink drawings, which he has become known for.  Please check him out - the dude is just exploding with talent.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#stevebecker #ink #shark#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

My 7 year old son michael was drawing this all over his notebook. Loved it. He covered like 6 pages with this stuff. It made me realize that even though I draw every day, it'd been a long time since I just sat down and drew NOTHING. I need to make time for that Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
My 7 year old son michael was drawing this all over his notebook. Loved it. He covered like 6 pages with this stuff. It made me realize that even though I draw every day, it'd been a long time since I just sat down and drew NOTHING. I need to make time for that

This was the back of the Fire Dragon t-shirt I illustrated for #SpiralDirect. This was a rare case, where I liked the back design better than the front.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#skull #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
This was the back of the Fire Dragon t-shirt I illustrated for #SpiralDirect.  This was a rare case, where I liked the back design better than the front.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#skull #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's the finished t-shirt for #SpiralDirect I created earlier this year. I'm really happy with how it turned out, and I've been told the design is doing really well in their catalog. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#dragon#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's the finished t-shirt for #SpiralDirect I created earlier this year.  I'm really happy with how it turned out, and I've been told the design is doing really well in their catalog. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#dragon#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Painting skulls because it's Monday Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#skulls#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Painting skulls because it's Monday Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#skulls#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Wanted to share this – one of the highlights for me last year was having my artwork published in the Showcase 100 book, which featured artwork from 99 amazing artists, and me! And by the divine powers of alphabetically order, I’m on the first page! Always works great (except when I was in gym class and always had to go first).

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How to digitally ink and color an album cover design in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint) featuring the Grim Reaper.

This design is meant to subtly resemble a yin and yang, as the grim reaper reaches out to a woman emerging from a swirling portal to hell. I had a great time working with the creative people behind the music on this album, and I’m really happy with how this turned out.

–Created with custom Manga Studio brushes available from:

 

FIRE! (followed by wicked guitar solo) – detail shot of a t-shirt illustration I worked on earlier this year for #SpiralDirect of a fire dragon. I painted this by going back and forth between photoshop and Manga Studio.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#dragon #fire#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
FIRE! (followed by wicked guitar solo) - detail shot of a t-shirt illustration I worked on earlier this year for #SpiralDirect of a fire dragon.  I painted this by going back and forth between photoshop and Manga Studio.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#dragon #fire#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

I WANT YOU… to stop drawing me so much.Illustration by Brian Allen www.flylanddesigns.com #art #digital #mangastudio #patriotic # unclesam #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I WANT YOU... to stop drawing me so much.Illustration by Brian Allen www.flylanddesigns.com #art #digital #mangastudio #patriotic # unclesam #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme

A fun illustration I created for my friends at Commando Racing to help bring people to their cool shop – check it out!www.commandoracing.comIllustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#santa #skull #racing#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followmeplease Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
A fun illustration I created for my friends at Commando Racing to help bring people to their cool shop - check it out!www.commandoracing.comIllustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#santa #skull #racing#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followmeplease

What's the secret to illustration? Cigars. A big fat cigar works every time. This is a character design I created for a game I've been working on with a client on and off. It's a really cool space shooter that has a heavy metal theme to it.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#characterdesign#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
What's the secret to illustration?  Cigars.  A big fat cigar works every time.  This is a character design I created for a game I've been working on with a client on and off.  It's a really cool space shooter that has a heavy metal theme to it.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#characterdesign#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here was the finished "Pig Pimpin" t-shirt I designed available at my RageOn store http://www.rageon.com/collections/the-art-of-brian-allen – If this doesn't make you laugh, then you are a better person than me.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#muppets #pimpin#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here was the finished "Pig Pimpin" t-shirt I designed available at my RageOn store http://www.rageon.com/collections/the-art-of-brian-allen - If this doesn't make you laugh, then you are a better person than me.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#muppets #pimpin#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Importing multiple brushes into Manga Studio 5 can seem tricky at first, because it appears that you need to do it one at a time, which would be a nightmare if you have many brushes, which most of us do.

Here’s a quick and easy method to drag all of your brushes into Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint) and import them all at once.

100+ Brushes Available for $2.99 here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/

 

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Humbled again – thanks Facebook! Reached 9,000 likes on my page just before the year ended.

Last year was the best year for my business in just about every way. I’m kind of dumb-founded to be honest.

My sincere thanks to everyone who has been following my artwork – your likes, shares, and comments truly do matter to me. The feedback is really useful, and I’ve often found some great projects and clients as a result of your interaction.

This year I want to up my game a little on tutorials and other resources for freelance artists. Please let me know if there’s anything specific you want to see.

Take it easy!

https://www.facebook.com/brianallen.flylanddesigns

Skillshare Teaching

I was humbled recently to be invited to teach a class on SkillShare, a really great website that has a TON of very cheap tutorials. I found it through some of my favorite artists, Patrick Brown, and Chris Parks of Pale Horse Design who both taught really helpful classes there.

Now I have to come up with something worth teaching. What would you like to learn from me? Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Some options:
1. T-Shirt design and setup in Manga Studio and Photoshop
2. Illustrated Mascot/Logo design
3. How to act way cooler than you actually are

Client:
Dominic Boshell – 2BC Sports

Description:
Hockey fight of ghouls and zombies for a halloween themed website background I illustrated for 2BC Sports’ website. I was recently hired to modify a previous illustration I had made for the website’s background – changing all the characters from normal human hockey players to zombies, to celebrate the halloween season. The client wanted a detailed illustration of a huge hockey fight in an arena. The illustration was set up so that the different hockey players and refs in the brawl could move along with the content of the site, independently of the background. I created the artwork in Manga Studio, and colored it in Adobe Photoshop.

Client Testimonial:
Thank you for an awesome job once again!
-Dominic Boshell
Owner, 2BC Sports

You can view the website here:
http://2bcsports.com/

Hockey fight of ghouls and zombies for a halloween themed website background I illustrated for 2BC Sports’ website

Hockey fight of ghouls and zombies for a halloween themed website background I illustrated for 2BC Sports’ website

This is an older design, but I don't think I shared it on Instagram. Had the idea of Kermit and Miss Piggy as a pimp and ho, because my brain never graduated from the 6th grade. Drawn in Manga Studio 5Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#muppets #funny#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
This is an older design, but I don't think I shared it on Instagram.  Had the idea of Kermit and Miss Piggy as a pimp and ho, because my brain never graduated from the 6th grade.  Drawn in Manga Studio 5Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#muppets #funny#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Caricature of Ivan The Terrible

Client:
Arian Assadi

Description:
Character design of Ivan The Terrible I created for a Russ Bus logo for apparel and a vehicle wrap. 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!

Caricature of Ivan The Terrible for a russebuss logo

Caricature of Ivan The Terrible for a russebuss logo

Bluechip Athletics hired me to design and illustrate graphics for their Aggression apparel line for wrestlers. The first design was this evil gargoyle perched on a rooftop in a storm. Since the wrestling singlets are printed with dye-sublimation, I could design in full-color, and cover every inch of the fabric. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#gargoyle #wrestling #singlet#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Bluechip Athletics hired me to design and illustrate graphics for their Aggression apparel line for wrestlers.  The first design was this evil gargoyle perched on a rooftop in a storm.  Since the wrestling singlets are printed with dye-sublimation, I could design in full-color, and cover every inch of the fabric. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#gargoyle #wrestling #singlet#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Client:
Bar Rags

Description:
T-Shirt design I create for Bar Rags, featuring a drunk zombie lounging inside a giant beer mug in a graveyard, titled “Night of the Walking Drunk.” I had a lot of fun with this design, playing with a creepy, but light-hearted style. We created this just in time for their halloween catalog.

This design is available for licensing (for uses other than apparel):

Zombie in graveyard drinking a beer sitting in giant beer mug for halloween t-shirt.

Zombie in graveyard drinking a beer sitting in giant beer mug for halloween t-shirt.

Zombie in graveyard drinking a beer sitting in giant beer mug for halloween t-shirt.

Client:
Bogardpress

Description:
I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. 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

Steampunk family character design and robots

Steampunk family character design and robots

Steampunk family character design and robots

Steampunk family character design and robots

Steampunk family character design and robots

Steampunk family character design and robots

Thanks for all the positive feedback on these labels! Here is a shot of all of them wrapped on the bottles, and on the display I created. Keep a look out for these in vaping stores all over the country.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
Thanks for all the positive feedback on these labels!  Here is a shot of all of them wrapped on the bottles, and on the display I created.  Keep a look out for these in vaping stores all over the country.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Client:
Bryce Anderson

Description:
Children’s Book illustrations about ant detectives solving a crime the I created for a new young adult story by Bryce Anderson, called Ant CSI. I had the pleasure of illustrating over 20 pages for this really cool book about a colony of ants battling against an army of devious fire ants. With the client’s help, I conceptualized and designed all the characters, and illustrated the pages in pen and ink, and then colored them in Manga Studio and Adobe Photoshop.

Client Testimonial:
Your illustrations are outstanding, and your choice of colors are fantastic. Many, many thanks again for working on this- I’m grateful for what you’ve done.
-Bryce Anderson
Ant CSI, Creator

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

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Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Chlidren’s book illustrations featuring a team of cartoon ant detectives

Last but not least in my illustrated chess-themed vaping series, The Rook! This was the most challenging piece, because I had trouble finding a way to add character to a castle. So I went with my natural Plan B, and just drew a skull on it!Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#ejuice #vaping #vape#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Last but not least in my illustrated chess-themed vaping series, The Rook!  This was the most challenging piece, because I had trouble finding a way to add character to a castle.  So I went with my natural Plan B, and just drew a skull on it!Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#ejuice #vaping #vape#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Long-live the queen! Created in Manga Studio 5.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#vaping #ejuice#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Long-live the queen!  Created in Manga Studio 5.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#vaping #ejuice#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's the next illustration in my chess-themed vaping label series I did for Volgous Slayer brand ejuice. The Knight! Pouty-faced, and ready for action.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#ejuice #vaping#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's the next illustration in my chess-themed vaping label series I did for Volgous Slayer brand ejuice.  The Knight!  Pouty-faced, and ready for action.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#ejuice #vaping#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Just got a package of cool stuff from Strange Kids Club – a really unique comic parody of 80s Saturday Morning cartoons called Bronarr, written by Rondal Scott III, and illustrated by a ton of talented artists, including one of my favorites, Michael Anderson.

I was tasked with illustrating the poster, which is now proudly hanging in my studio!

Client:
Commando Racing Gear
http://commandoracing.com/

Description:
T-Shirt illustration for a racing apparel brand called Commando Racing Gear. I designed the mascot and artwork for this brand, and we created a series of t-shirts showing the mascot skeleton in a bunch of funny situations.

Client Testimonial:
If you were closer, I’d hug you!!! We absolutely love it.
-Steve Kanner
Commando Racing Gear

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

Client:
eSmoke

Description:
This is a series of character designs of crooks and criminals I illustrated for a line of vaping labels for a series of eJuice sold by Crooks Vapors.

The client gave me complete freedom in choosing a different criminal caricature for each of the four label designs. I drew the characters in pen and ink, and colored them in Adobe Photoshop.

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Criminal Character Art for Vaping Label Design

Hail to the king, baby! I wanted to illustrate the king as if he was from a dark, cold kingdom.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
Hail to the king, baby!  I wanted to illustrate the king as if he was from a dark, cold kingdom.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Next up in my chess-themed ejuice vaping label series: The Pawn, in all his expendable glory!#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Next up in my chess-themed ejuice vaping label series:  The Pawn, in all his expendable glory!#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Happy to share this series of #vaping label illustrations I created for Valgous Slayer brand ejuice. The whole set was themed after the game of chess. First up, the Bishop!#ejuice #vaping#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Happy to share this series of #vaping label illustrations I created for Valgous Slayer brand ejuice.  The whole set was themed after the game of chess.  First up, the Bishop!#ejuice #vaping#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Client:
Great Lakes T-Shirt Company

Description:
I created this t-shirt illustration of a surfing cartoon shark for a children’s line of beach themed clothing. The shirt uses special inks that only appear in the sunlight – so when indoors, the shirt appears as just the lineart. Once you take the shirt outside, the colors magically appear. It’s a really cool effect.

Client Testimonial:
Looks great, Look forward to getting it printed!
-Matt Whelpton
Great Lakes T-Shirt Company

This design is available for licensing (but not for apparel)

Cartoon shark at the beach holding a surfboard.

Cartoon shark at the beach holding a surfboard.

Cartoon shark at the beach holding a surfboard.

Cartoon shark at the beach holding a surfboard.

Client:
Lawrence James

Description:
Illustration of a zombie police officer I created in Manga Studio and Adobe Photoshop for a motorcycle club of state troopers for their club seal and apparel. This was based on a similar design I created a couple years ago with a digitally painted zombie gunslinger. It was a lot of fun to revisit the same concept, but in a different style, and with my skills improved a little.

Zombie police officer illustration holding a gun and smoking cigar

Zombie police officer illustration holding a gun and smoking cigar

Zombie police officer illustration holding a gun and smoking cigar

Here's the finished shirt illustration for #YellowStripe – set up for silk-screening in Manga Studio 5 – one of my favorite designs of the year.#tshirt #superhero#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's the finished shirt illustration for #YellowStripe - set up for silk-screening in Manga Studio 5 - one of my favorite designs of the year.#tshirt #superhero#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Client:
M.A.S. Productions

Description:
I illustrated this dark detailed illustration of an epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more for a documentary on the history of Metal and Horror.

I was hired by Producer Mike Schiff of M.A.S. Productions to create an illustration of some of the most iconic figures in horror and heavy metal engaging in an epic battle. The image was used to promote a documentary they produced which explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

The documentary features interviews with Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, plus a ton of other heavy metal stars, along with huge names in the horror industry. It was so great getting the chance to illustrate these iconic figures, including Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammet, and more. Pieces of the illustration were also used for an animation promoting the documentary.

Client Testimonial:
Incredible job on this. I knew you’d create something amazing , and holy crap is this good.
-Mike Schiff
Mas Productions

See clips from the documentary here:
http://www.metalhorror.com/

Support their Iniegogo campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-history-of-metal-and-horror#/story

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Purchase Die-Cut Stickers of the Design:

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Dark detailed illustration of a epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more.

Inking a t-shirt I created for the record label #YellowStripe – the idea was to create a superhero who has gone mad, and destroyed an entire city as a result. I'm all about deep meaning in my artwork.#superhero #tshirt #recordlabel#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Inking a t-shirt I created for the record label #YellowStripe - the idea was to create a superhero who has gone mad, and destroyed an entire city as a result.  I'm all about deep meaning in my artwork.#superhero #tshirt #recordlabel#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Graphic mascot illustration I created in Manga Studio and Photoshop of any angry wolf head, created for #GreatDaneGraphics. I'd like to create a whole series of these – mascots need to be more angry.#wolf #mascot #digitalpainting#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Graphic mascot illustration I created in Manga Studio and Photoshop of any angry wolf head, created for #GreatDaneGraphics.  I'd like to create a whole series of these - mascots need to be more angry.#wolf #mascot #digitalpainting#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Client:
Tom Malzacher

Description:
T-Shirt illustration of an American Bald Eagle and a fire-fighter helmet I created for a brand of apparel for fire-fighters. I set up this design for full-color printing, and kept everything in separate layers so we could customize the design in the future for each troop of firemen who purchase the shirt. I chose to illustrate this in a more realistic style than I typically do, and we’re really happy with how it turned out.

T-Shirt illustration of an eagle spreading its wings behind a fire-fighter’s helmet.

T-Shirt illustration of an eagle spreading its wings behind a fire-fighter’s helmet.

T-Shirt illustration of an eagle spreading its wings behind a fire-fighter’s helmet.

Here's something really bizarre I created a while back for the musicians #WeChief. This is a character they created called Booty Clap Soldier – we thought it would be funny to use my children's book style to render such a strange character. Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's something really bizarre I created a while back for the musicians #WeChief.  This is a character they created called Booty Clap Soldier - we thought it would be funny to use my children's book style to render such a strange character.

Client:
Unik Sovaj (Wild and Crazy)

Description:
T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts I created for the apparel brand Unik Sovaj.
T-Shirt illustration of a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes I created for a hip-hop apparel brand called Unik Sovaj.

I created these two wild and unique t-shirt designs for the hip-hop apparel brand Unik Sovaj. The illustrations were set up for full-color printing. The client had a few rough ideas, but really wanted to see what I came up with when totally unrestrained. I also created a fresh new logo type for the brand.

Client Testimonial:
You have really out done yourself this time!!!!!!! WE LOVE IT!!!!
-Dominic Mann
Unik Sovaj, Creator

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes.

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

T-Shirt illustration of a mad cow MMA fighter in fight shorts, and a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes

Client:
Weed Enforcer

Description:
This design is meant to subtly resemble a yin and yang, as the grim reaper reaches out to a woman emerging from a swirling portal to hell. I had a great time working with the creative people behind the music on this album, and I’m really happy with how this turned out.

Client Testimonial:
“Hey, i’m going to say a word i never thought i’d say…PERF
-Allan Edward
Weed Enforcer

You can purchase signed prints of this artwork here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/

Album cover design I created of the Grim Reaper emerging from smoke to connect with a woman emerging from a portal to hell.

Album cover design I created of the Grim Reaper emerging from smoke to connect with a woman emerging from a portal to hell.

Album cover design I created of the Grim Reaper emerging from smoke to connect with a woman emerging from a portal to hell.

Album cover design I created of the Grim Reaper emerging from smoke to connect with a woman emerging from a portal to hell.

Having a day where my stupid hand won't draw what my brain tells it to. What do you do when this happens? Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Having a day where my stupid hand won't draw what my brain tells it to. What do you do when this happens?

Client:
Wendy Knuth

The 2nd book in a chidren’s book series about Zombies I illustrated for Wendy Knuth. I’m very proud of this 32 page story featuring a whole family of creepy but fun zombies driving around town and getting into trouble. I had a lot of fun drawing zombies in a very different way than I typically do. Can’t wait to read this to my kids!

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This illustration was for a private commission for a fan’s husband (I believe as an anniversary present). She needed a large illustration to fit on two facing panels in a hallway, and wanted it to be fun and creepy at the same time. We came up with this idea of drawing a giant killer bee wielding a chainsaw in a ruined city as bystanders flee in fear. I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. #killerbee #chainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
This illustration was for a private commission for a fan’s husband (I believe as an anniversary present). She needed a large illustration to fit on two facing panels in a hallway, and wanted it to be fun and creepy at the same time.  We came up with this idea of drawing a giant killer bee wielding a chainsaw in a ruined city as bystanders flee in fear.  I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. #killerbee #chainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.” #johnwayne #metal #albumcover #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy - not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow.  This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image.  This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.” #johnwayne #metal #albumcover #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Drawing a killer bee with a chainsaw because it's Wednesday #bee #chainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Drawing a killer bee with a chainsaw because it's Wednesday #bee #chainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's a detail shot of this album cover I designed for the Brazillian heavy metal band, John Wayne (named after the serial killer, not the cowboy!). #albumcover #metal #heavy #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's a detail shot of this album cover I designed for the Brazillian heavy metal band, John Wayne (named after the serial killer, not the cowboy!). #albumcover #metal #heavy #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's a snapshot of an album cover I designed for John Wayne Band in Brazil. Really happy with how this turned out – more to come… #skull #albumcover #metal #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's a snapshot of an album cover I designed for John Wayne Band in Brazil.  Really happy with how this turned out - more to come... #skull #albumcover #metal #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme