Inking an album cover in Clip Studio Paint on my spoiled-brat Wacom 24HD – really excited about this design, it’s going to have a subtle yin and yang element to it.⠀#art #illustration #albumcover #grimreaper #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
I am so excited because I just sent out an order of all my sticker packs and two art prints! Thank you for your support! New Artwork From Instagram
A Parody Illustration of the Sesame Street characters as a street gang. I did this parody Illustration of a Russ Group.
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.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
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 limited 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.⠀#art #illustration #album #cover #skull #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
#rogueone felt like seeing #starwars again for the first time. Perfect movie throughout. My son loved it, my little girl cried the whole time. So great to see #DarthVader stop whining and start kicking butt again. Here’s a pic I drew of the man back in action – available as prints from my web store. New Artwork From Instagram
Illustration of two steel robots fighting in a boxing ring.
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
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Working on a fun zombie mascot for a logo today. I would love to see a season of the walking dead with the colors zombies are supposed to be: bright green and purple! #art #illustration #tshirt #freelance #zombie #mangastudio #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
A Illustration of The Great Mouse Detective I did for a Russ group. 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.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
A Illustration of The Great Mouse Detective I did for a Russ group.
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.
And here are the colors for the “Juiced” design I created for Commando Racing Gear -These designs were created in full-color, and the print shop did an awesome job of separating the colors for silk-screen. ⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #skull #racing #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
dum dum da dum dum da-dum da dum da da-da #trumped New Artwork From Instagram
worked on some civil war artwork today … Union all the way, baby!#art #civilwar #yankee New Artwork From Instagram
happy Friday! #jason #friday13th #selfie New Artwork From Instagram
John a lion with dreadlocks and having a pretty good time doing it #art #clipstudiopaint New Artwork From Instagram
I was hired to design this logo paying tribute to the Phantom, or Fantomet 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.#art #illustration #russ #logo #phantom #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Merry Christmas! Spending the whole week with family and it’s been great so far. much needed. Michael drew this tonight, and hopefully it will be the only thing drawn in my house all week! New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Eriend Vangsnes
Description:
Illustration of a tough Abraham Lincoln sitting on his stone throne I created for a Russ Logo. 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.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Herman Søberg
Description:
Russ logo design I illustrated of a pumped-up baseball player swinging his bat next to two attractive young ladies. 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
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Description:
Stephen Spielberg tribute illustration I created showcasing my favorite movies by the legendary director: Jaws, ET, and Jurassic Park. 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.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Rough sketch for an album cover design for Hang The Jester… more to come!#art #illustration #album #cover #skull #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Here were the final zombie toy figurine sculptures that were created and hand-painted from my concept illustrations as reference. The figurines will be mass produced and sold at zombie stores near you.#art #illustration #character #zombie #toy #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
I’m selling all of my original ink artwork from Inktober 2016, created and signed by me, Brian Allen. Each drawing is between 4×6″ and 5×7″ and costs $45 each plus shipping. Please message me or comment below if interested, and let me know which one you wouldl like. Thank you!#art #inktober #original #ink #gift #forsale #horror #funny New Artwork From Instagram
“Hey Brian, is there anywhere we can hear you drone on about how great you are for an hour and a half?”So glad you asked! Abbott at The Creative Cohorts Podcast did me the honor recently of interviewing me about art stuff if you care to give it a listen. https://soundcloud.com/creativecohortspodcast/episode33The host did an awesome job of picking me apart – I was seriously reflecting on some of the answers I gave for a couple days. Kind of like free therapy.This is my first time doing something like this, so I’d really apprecaite your feedback.#art #podcast #hotair New Artwork From Instagram
Finished inks for a t-shirt design using a Pentel Brush Pen – I shot a quick video of the process that I’ll be sharing as well if you’re interested. Thanks for checking this out!#art #illustration #tshirt #pencil #drawing #hiphop #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
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. #art #illustration #russ #logo #bigbadwolf #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
© Brian Allen 2016
© Brian Allen 2016
Client:
C-Life Group Ltd.
Marvel
Description:
Talk about a dream job! I was fortunate enough to be hired to create an officially licensed t-shirt of Marvel superheroes to be sold in retail outlets.
The project was an immense challenge, as I tried to incorporate my style into the design, while also making sure to not deviate too much from the art direction from Marvel (which there was quite a lot of!). This was designed in full color, to be separated later for simulated process. Overall, I’m very pleased with how the design turned out, and awestruck that I had this opportunity.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Commando Racing
Description:
Racing t-shirt illustration I created of an angry skull smoking a cigar above two crossed pistons for Commando Racing.
Rick and Morty Parody surrounded by all the evil characters from their show.
Accessorize your Morty and get swifty with this detailed and dark tribute to the greatest dimension traversing duo, Rick and Morty. Featuring creatures that defy all logic. 100 years Rick and Morty!
Rick and Morty RIck and Morty Rick-and-Morty-Art-Print-signed
Client:
Personal
Description:
Accessorize your Morty and get swifty with this detailed and dark tribute to the greatest dimension traversing duo, Rick and Morty. Featuring creatures that defy all logic. 100 years Rick and Morty!
This was created for an official Rick and Morty design contest, and the design won third place! The shirt will be available for sale in the official Rick and Morty outlets. I’m super-thrilled to have my artwork hand-picked by the creators of one of my favorite shows. In addition to the prize money, I’ll also be getting a sweet Rick and Morty comic book autographed by the creators!
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Cryptic Affection
Description:
Album cover I created for the religious metal band Cryptic Affection. The band approached me with a symbol-packed layout sketch, and set me loose on the design. I really enjoyed pumping in all the detail and finding a place for everything in this complex composition.
Client Testimonial:
It’s stunning looking! I am very impressed on how professional and talented you are.
Again, thanks a lot! We are very pleased with working with you.
–Michael Seidel
Cryptic Affection
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Boy Scouts of America
Description:
I was thrilled recently to work with Boy Scouts of America illustrating their Bear, Wolf, and Tiger mascots for a catalog that went out to all troops nationwide. We created illustrations that blended real studio photos of kids in Boy Scouts gear, and drawn into a comic book background. The marketing team hired me to reinvent the existing mascot illustrations in my own style. I was a Cub Scout long ago, so it was a lot of fun to leave a little mark on the organization.
Oh, you know, just drawing a demon playing the piano wearing a flaming tuxedo, because it’s my job. New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Personal Project
Description:
I created this series of colorful kids illustrations of a clownfish and a mermaid in an underwater scene for a t-shirt template.
You can license the artwork here:
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
D&A Power
Description:
Sometimes I get hired to draw the strangest things! Here we have a terrifying cheerleader clown with medusa heads as pom-poms for an apparel brand called D&A Power. I thought it would be funny to give her a little chimp side-kick football player, which later evolved into an Ape male cheerleader in a second version of the shirt. Set up for silk-screen.
I created this huge set of custom brushes for Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint) – over 100 brushes for only $3.99. clipstudiopaintbrushes.com#brushes #presets #custom #smithmicro #mangastudio #clipstudiopaint New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Zion Train
Description:
Album cover I created for the artist Brian Blake of Zion Train for his album entitled True Love. I was hired to draw the likeness of the artist driving a train hauling hemp and other goodies through a colorful landscape.
Making some progress on this album cover illustration for Hang The Jester – sketching digitally in Manga Studio, and planning on inking this on paper.#art #illustration #albumcover #skull #metal #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Russ Logo
Description:
Russ logo design I created of the Bugs bunny and the Looney Tunes gang standing in front of the Looney Tunes University.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Description:
T-Shirt illustration I created for a poker apparel company, featuring a tribute of Darth Vader force-choking out two Kings – the shirt is called Flopped a Sith, which is a play on words – if you’re into Poker, you’ll get it. Set up for direct-to-garment printing.
Inking a skeleton plant playing a ukulele for a organic fabric pot brand called Grass Roots#art #illustration #tshirt #grass #weed #skull #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Butterscotch Shennigans
Description:
I was hired by the app developer Butterscotch Shenanigans to create a silk-screen t-shirt celebrating their insanely popular adventure game Crashlands. My art style fit perfectly with the brand’s over-the-top style and freaky characters. It was a fun challenge to try to find a way to replicate the colorful style of the game while using only a small number of silk-screen colors.
You can purchase it here:
Butterscotchshennigans.com
Here’s my final tribute artwork to Peace from the animated film Wizards – really happy with how this turned out. I created this for a three-part YouTube tutorial on Manga Studio 5, in case you missed it. Going to be officially rolling out my new brushes this week – thanks for the great feedback so far!#mangastudio #tutorial #wizards #fantasy New Artwork From Instagram
At the beach today, just a couple months too late New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Determined 2 Prevail
Description:
Parody illustration I created of Godzilla lifting weights made of the city he just destroyed. Originally created for a fitness brand called Determined 2 Prevail – set up for silk-screening using limited colors.
You can purchase it here:
I’m a member of this really great private freelance artist group on Facebook – if you’re interested in joining, please comment or DM me. I’ve learned a ton of really helpful info from these talented folks. New Artwork From Instagram
Just put up a full length inking tutorial on you tube the other day. New Artwork From Instagram
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Personal
Description:
This t-shirt design is going to be HUGE!
Nothing can stop The Drumpf – not even death!
Make your wardrobe GREAT AGAIN with this killer Trump tribute (Trumpute?) and be the coolest kid at your next rally! If you are sued while wearing this shirt, Donald will pay your legal fees.
This zombified billionaire was illustrated in Clip Studio Paint and silk-screened in 6 glorious colors that will make you win every time.
This t-shirt design is going to be HUGE!
Nothing can stop Trump – not even death!
Make your wardrobe GREAT AGAIN with this killer Trump tribute and be the coolest kid at your next rally!
You can purchase it here:
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
Client:
Joe Graham
Description:
A series of character designs I created for an adventure/strategy card game for a developer. I had a grand old time working on this – all of the characters were a bit extreme and over-the-top, so it fit my style well. We also created the card design and other moving parts of the game as well.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Hot Rod Power Tour
Description:
Custom T-Shirt illustration I created for the Hot Rod Power Tour in the Southwest I was hired to design.
I haven’t had a lot of opportunities to illustrated cars, so this was a particular challenge. But I hope I pulled it off accurately. If not, I made sure to cover it up with plenty of flames to distract, and threw a steer skull in their for good measure.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Kellen Garey
Description:
Here is another T-Shirt I designed in a series of marijuana strain related illustrations – this one celebrates Grand Daddy Purps, by illustrating him as a purple magical old man wearing suspenders. Drawn in Manga Studio, and separated for limited color silk-screen using halftones.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Description:
Illustration I created of the Norse God Odin sitting on a throne with his crows.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.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Listenable Records
Description:
Listenable Records hired me to illustrated this Black Sabbath tribute album cover of their red winged demon.
I tried to pump as much of my style into it, while still keeping the pose close enough that fans of the early Black Sabbath material would get it. We put some headphones on the demon for fun. Always a pleasure working with these guys!
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Pineapple Willy’s
Description:
Fun t-shirt design I created for a resort bar called Pineapple Willy’s – their mascot is so much fun to work with. Being from land-locked Central PA, I feel like some of my clients are showing off a little with the beautiful beaches they ask me to draw.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Low Voltage Customs
Description:
Mad scientist character I created for a t-shirt design created for a really cool business that soups up kid’s power wheel cars.
They detail them, add stereos, fake engine blocks, and more – makes them into a work of art. We thought it best to portray the shop as a mad scientist’s laboratory. Illustrated in Manga Studio, set up for full color.
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
Client:
Mooch Clothing
Description:
Crowd of zombies I illustrated coming out of the legendary CBGB club for Mooch Clothing.
Had a great time creating the different punk characters. Would a mohawk really stay intact on the undead? I like to think so. Illustrated in Manga Studio 5, and separated for limited color silk-screen.
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
Client:
Mile High Tattoo
Description:
Custom logos I created for the Mile High Tattoo shop. The shop approached me with an out-dated logo that they wanted revamped, and we came up with these two separate illustrated logos that fit their classic sailor vibe
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
ODM
Description:
I was hired to create this digital painting of a skeleton ripping through the front of a shirt.
This was a very challenging piece for me, as it’s a departure from my usual lineart style, but I’m happy with how it turned out. The design should hopefully be available in retail outlets like Hot
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
The News Junkie
Description:
T-Shirt illustration of a giant woman attacking a bunch of army guys in this parody t-shirt for The News Junkie website.
The design was set up with special sun-activated color-changing ink, so that the colors only appear when out doors. Really cool effect. I gave this a halftone retro coloring treatment to try to emulate classic horror/fantasy magazines.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Tommy Justice
Description:
Tommy Justice hired me to create this limited color skull and roses t-shirt design for his special-lady fans.
He’s got a great retro 80s hair-metal vibe that I tried to inject a little into the design.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Tommy Justice
Description:
Tommy Justice hired me to create this full-color illustration of him as a zombie riffing under the moonlight.
Tommy’s got a really great retro 80s hair metal vibe that I tried to capture here with the artwork. Proving once again that the zombie craze will never die. Just like a zombie.
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 […]
