Client:
Murdy’s Sunburn Riviera
Description:
This is a revamp of a cartoon Pelican beach design I created – this time reinvented for a restaurant called Murdy’s Sunburn Riviera. It’s always fun to revisit an old design, to improve it, and to test out some new skills.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Donald Vickstrom
Description:
Military Zombies in the midst of a massive war. What’s worse than a traditional zombie? Flying zombies piloting attack copters. This was a fun one!
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
New stickers! If you want your order by Christmas, tomorrow is the last day I can guarantee shipping to arrive in time. Zombie head 4” vinyl stickers – grab them in my Shop flylanddesigns.com/shop/….#zombie #vinylart #vinylcollector #stickerslap #stickerart #diecutsticker
Client:
Ammannati Band
Description:
Check out this evil skull emerging from the galaxy to devour the earth, for the band called Ammannait! This is one of my favorite album covers I designed ever! I sketched a bunch of concepts that I thought the band would like ever listening to their music. This one was the simplest, but definitely the strongest. Rather than adding a lot of details, I focused more on the color scheme and a strong layout, and I think it paid off well.
Client Testimonial:
No words, AWESOME! You are the best!!!!
-Damiano
Lead Singer, Ammannati band
Our design won FIRST PLACE! This wrap design I created using my tiki artwork won first place in a vehicle wrap competition 360 Carshow!Diamond wraps did a hell of a great job printing this on vinyl and wrapping their beautiful truck in the design. They even customized an amazing bamboo truck bed that looks just beautiful. Using their photos and measurements, I created a template of the vehicle, and carefully designed the text and artwork layout to fill the unique shape of this low-rider truck. So proud to have won first place!#wrap #vinylwrap #decal #tiki #beach #tikiart
Client:
The World Series of Beer Pong
BPong, LLC
Description:
Beer Pong is a big deal in Las Vegas, the showdown location of the greatest Beer Pong players who have ever lived and drank! I was hired to illustrate this epic poster and t-shirt for the event.
Client Testimonial:
This is definitely one of my favorite designs yet, and the feedback from others indicates it’s their favorite as well.
-Billy Gaines
Owner, BPong.com
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Description:
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.
Skull logo design I illustrated for this cool company called Chrome Candy that manufactures custom handles for pinball machines, and other cool arcade parts. We went through a couple sketches to get the right look at the beginning, and ended up with this happy skull chomping after a piece fo pinball candy…..#logodesign #logodesigner #logoconcept #logoart #logoinspiration#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Anyone familiar with the Unlimited Off-Road shows that happen across the US? I got to design their logo for the Crystal Beach event in Texas – really nice and fun guys who run this thing. Always fun to explore totally new industries as a freelancer and learn the culture.#logodesign #logodesigner #logoconcept #logoart #logoinspiration #jeeplife #atv #unlimitedoffroad
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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.
I’m so insanely lucky to have the privilege to work with one of my childhood heroes, Hulk Hogan! This was a t-shirt I illustrated for his brand depecting Hulk’s first face off with Andre the Giant – set up for limited color silk-screening.#hulkhogan #wweart #wweartwork #andrethegiant #worldwidewrestling #wwenetwork #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart
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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.
One of the coolest moments of my career: Hulk Hogan himself signing the illustration he hired me to create, now proudly hanging in my studio. I’ve been working at a freelance artist constantly for almost seven years now, and it’s not an easy path. There are huge ups and down – so I’m not going to lie, it’s so great to have some of these moments every once in a while to let you know you’re at least making an impact somewhere!….#hulkhogan #wweart #wweartwork #andrethegiant #worldwidewrestling #wwenetwork #appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
One of my favorite projects from last year: a t-shirt illustration for Crytivo Games’ hit title “The Universim”, a really cool world building game. If you’ve ever played the game before, you’ll recognize these cute little spherical people that are the inhabitants of the world you build. It was challenging to give the characters emotion and energy without using mouths (not to mention feet!). The illustration was used for a t-shirt and poster for the Gamescom conference. @crytivo#appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #dtg#art #gameart #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist #wacomcintiq
Description:
Russian military inspired bear holding a missile with soldiers and guns surrounding 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.
This is really flattering – Jason Hoffman bought my Tiki Totem prints, and created these incredible hand-made bamboo frames! Thanks for picking up the prints, and thanks for sending the photos!#tikiart #tikibar #beachart #tikitotem #surfart #tikiartist#art #originalartwork #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint #illustration #tshirtdesign #tshirtart #hireanillustrator #freelanceartist
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A muscular thug throws up West Coast gang signs and totes a golden handgun in this hip logo illustration.
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.
Just printed a new batch of Sasquatch stickers with @vinyldisorder – Four inches, outdoor quality vinyl. Grab them in Volume 7 from my shop.www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/….#sasquatch #rock #rockandroll #gutair #rockingit #vinylart #vinylcollector #stickerslap #stickerart #diecutstickers
Here’s a shot of the back of the Skull and Roses t-shirt I designed using the same elements, but with a snake added for maximum broodiness and maybe even a little anxst. Created for @SpiralDirect Hope you like it!#appareldesign #tshirtdesign #tshirtartist #screenprintart #snake#skullart #skulls #skulldesign #darkartist #darkart #skullartwork
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
Description:
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!
Description:
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.
Description:
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
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 […]