This has got to be the most accurate Fortune I've ever gotten from a fortune cookie Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I've been drawing something GREAT (again) in Manga Studio 5 for a personal tshirt design. Really pulling out the oranges… more to come.#art #trump #nevertrump #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I'm working on something for a personal t-shirt design, and I think it's going to be YUUUUGE!!!!#ink #mangastudio #illustration #art #trump #nevertrump Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Character illustration of a smug Julius Caesar enjoying a chalice of wine. What could go wrong?
Gecko cartoon character I created dressed as elvis for a hospitality company.
New speed painting video on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/flylanddesigns Mad Hatter for Russ Bus logo#russ #madhatter #clipstudiopaint #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Anders Borg
Description:
Logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of a cathedral and stone statues. I really enjoyed working on this because it was such a different theme than what I normally work with for Russ. The logo will be used on the team’s apparel, and painted on their bus.
Russ logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of a cathedral and stone statues
Client:
Gaute Haansnar
Description:
I was hired to design this logo of Zeus among two ordinary mortals in togas for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Here's a fun logo design I did for a motocross biker's You Tube channel. He was from Hawaii, so we went with a big trippy smiling sun.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #logo #illustration #motocross #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #hawaii #atv Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Monster Trucks with my boy this weekend. Bigfoot is still King Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I was hired to design this logo paying tribute to the Phantom, or Fanotmet as he’s known in Norway, for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Client:
Christian Kleven
Description:
I was hired to design this King Kong inspired logo for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Sneak peek of something I did for Bongjour.com #420 #weed #pot #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I was hired to design this illustration of the Big Bad Wolf and the three little pigs, or Storeulv, as he’s known in Norway. I created the characters to pay homage to the classic three little pigs cartoons, but with a twisted look to them. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Client:
Golden Gate
Description:
Looney Tunes parody illustration of the classic characters Bugs, Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, and Daffy as thugs, created for a logo for a Russefeiring team. The design will be wrapped on vehicles, printed on apparel, and used on the class’ website. If you haven’t heard of Russefeiring, basically it involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. It’s cool to be a part of it, in the best way I know how!
Client Testimonial:
This is absolutely amazing! You work in a very professional manner which we greatly appreciate.
Thank you for this masterpiece!
–Dag Nicolai Bjerke
Golden Gate
Client:
Sander Nygard
Description:
Evil Mad Hatter character illustration I, created for a logo for a Russefeiring team. I thoguht it would be fun to have an eyeball floating in the tea cup. The design will be wrapped on vehicles, printed on apparel, and used on the class’ website. If you haven’t heard of Russefeiring, basically it involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. It’s cool to be a part of it, in the best way I know how! Drawn in Manga Studio 5.
Client:
Elvind Vinsand
Description:
Logo design I created for a russefeiring team in Norway of Julias Caesar enjoying a glass of wine in front of his palace. I really enjoyed working on this because it was such a different theme than what I normally work with for Russ. The logo will be used on the team’s apparel, and painted on their bus.
Description:
I was hired to design this logo inspired by the Norwegian television show Olsenbanden for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. I had to illustrate caricatures of each of the three iconic characters from the show. If you haven’t heard of Russ, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Always a pleasure working with my friends at Listenable Records. For this year’s sampler featuring the labels best tracks, we chose to pay tribute to the classic Defenders of the Faith album cover from Judas Priest. I thought it would be cool to draw a samurai in the same art style and color scheme as that record, and really give it a nice retro theme, with bright primary colors. Really dig the way this came out – might make a great sticker.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #judaspriest #illustration #album #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #listenable #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Laying down inks on this robot samurai for an album cover for Listenable Records in Manga Studio 5 Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Happy the Clown says check out my new Artists' Resources page I built on my website. I collected tutorials, FAQs, tools, reviews, and other helpful stuff all in one place. I'll be adding to it constantly. Anything more you want to see?https://www.flylanddesigns.com/artists-resources/Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #guides #art #tutorials #instaartist #picoftheday #artists #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Having fun with a DJ illustration I'm finishing up for a client. Name that Electric 6 tune…#dj #mascot #funwithlayers Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Personal
Description:
This is a personal piece I did for myself recently of a biker skeleton riding through flames on a motorcycle. Pretty cutting edge stuff, I know! I experimented with some new techniques here that I’m happy with – combining a bit of digital painting with comic book lineart. I’m hoping to license this artwork for other uses, and print it on some apparel.
You can purchase it here:
https://www.rageon.com/products/skeleton-rider
Available for Licensing:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Here's the finished T-shirt design for Jet Fuel – you can pick it up from http://Bongjour.com. Any critiques?Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #weed #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #jetfuel #pot #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Philip Cerreta, Lights Camera Triva
Description:
Book cover illustration of a zombie usher enjoying a fresh box of buttered brains in a movie theater I illustrated for Phillip Cerreta’s new movie trivia book, “The Monster Book of Movie Monster Trivia.” The client came to me with the idea of having a zombie in a theater enjoying a box of brains as if it were popcorn, and I thought it would be funny to dress him up in a tattered usher’s uniform. I love finding new ways to draw zombies!
Client:
Pulsafeeder
Description:
I was hired to design and illustrate a series of comic book characters for a promotional series advertising a line of industrial pumps. It was a challenge finding a way to take a piece of industrial equipment and turn it into something that could be used to tell a story. We decided to create a pair of super heroes that used the pumps as tools that transform into things like jetpacks, weapons, and other gadgets. We first explored the idea of having the characters be robots that were actually made from the pumps themselves, but we decided that it would be harder to tell a story this way.
Client:
Scholastic
Description:
The nice folks at Scholastic hired me to draw concept illustrations for characters in a redesign of an educational app called Sushi Monster, in which kids solve math problems with a friendly but terrifying sushi chef. I explored a lot of different character sizes, shapes, and attitudes. We initially thought the best direction would be to create the main characters as zombies, and the supporting characters as other types of monsters. Unfortunately, due to a gypsy curse, the project was cancelled in the early stages before we had a chance to really get going.
Here is a detail shot of a t-shirt I designed for Bongjour, called Jet Fuel. Inking here on a Wacom 24HD in Manga Studio. I love projects like this where I'm encouraged to just go nuts.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #jetfuel #illustration #pot #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #weed #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
The News Junkie
Description:
The News Junkie, a news blog and radio show, hired me to illustrated a silk-screen t-shirt design to be used in their marketing and giveaways. They wanted an illustration that fit the slogan “Dangerous to Listen To,” to play on the idea that their news stories are often filled with chaos and danger. After sketching a couple of concepts, we came up with this idea to have a flood of dangerous items like swords, knives, and rabid dogs bursting from a guy’s headphones. Silk-screened with four colors and a whole lot of death and destruction.
Client Testimonial:
Your final product is amazing and you were the easiest, most on-schedule, most creative designer we have worked with
-Shawn Wasson
The News Junkie
My pal Rusty Myers made this awesome Mickey with a 3D printer. don't tell the Big D!#3dprint #toy Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Spiral Direct
Description:
Digitally painted t-shirt illustration of an evil skull with wings and barbaric weapons I created for the dark apparel company Spiral Direct. This was inspired by a similar design I had done in the past, but taken in a more realistic rendering direction. It was a lot of fun exploring the same subject matter in a different style – it’s a great way to discover the limitations and strengths of a particular method.
Client:
Pål Firat Yildirim
Description:
I was hired to design this illustration of Uncle Sam 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 created this mad scientist character for an auto-repair shop whose specialty is custom built choppers and hotrods. The brand wanted a dark but playful design that illustrated them as a blend of mechanic and mad scientist. I thought it would be cool to show a frankenstein-ed hotrod on the operating table behind the mad scientist, as he raises his creation up to the lightning. This design was created for direct-to-garment printing.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #scientist #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #science #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
Studio Eleven
Description:
Stylized illustration of a bucket utility truck for a power company’s brand of apparel I created in Manga Studio. This was fun to take on a subject matter that I don’t deal with much, and practice drawing vehicles for a bit. I find it tricky inking vehicles because every line has to be right – and it’s tricky to not slip into drawing something that looks too rigid. The client was happy with the final result, which was set up for full-color printing on t-shirts.
Client Testimonial:
Wow! The owner’s expectations have been exceeded!
-Mark Hill
Studio Eleven
Client:
Talos Security
Description:
I created this mascot character for the internet securtiy firm Talos, of a cyborg cyber-crime-fighter. The brand approached me with the task of designing a character that would be used on their website and other marketing materials. We went through a few sketches in the beginning, exploring different options, and eventually arrived at the idea of having a realistic looking, futuristic cyborg, projecting the
My new friend at Happy Valley Custom, Andrew Marzka was kind enough to show me some silk screening tricks in his shop – along with the most impressive Star Wars toy collection the world had ever known. Every inch of the walls is covered with hundreds of these toys. So awesome#silkscreen #starwars #happyvalleycustom Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Inking a mad scientist in Manga Studio 5 for a character design – having a pretty good time.#ink #digital #art Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I put together this comprehensive best-of guide of Manga Studio resources (and then I threw in my own on top). Please let me know if you'd like to see anything added https://www.flylanddesigns.com/manga-studio-resources/ Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
The Grille Restaurant
Description:
T-Shirt and character design illustration I created for the beach resort restaurant The Grille. The client wanted a French Bulldog character designed to represent the brand, and we plan on creating a line of apparel and marketing materials with the character in different situations. This design was created for full-color direct-to-garment printing.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friends at FlyLand Designs! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Finally warm enough to draw zombies in the great outdoors! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Client:
V & R Publishing
Description:
This is a book cover I created for a series of fantasy/horror novels featuring a the strong female lead Allison Hewitt. She goes on adventures slaying zombies with her trusty hatchet. The cover was really fun to work on, because the author loved my style and wanted the cover to have a pop art/ serial horror magazine look.
I designed and illustrated this angry gargoyle busting out of its stone skin for a line of ATV and sled wraps put out by 393 Components. It was a challenge to position everything and design it in a way to make the design look interesting on as many different vehicle types and shapes as possible. I kept all the elements in layers so that the design could be modified if necessary to fit different wraps. I needed to make it look as different as possible from a previous gargoyle design I had done, so I came up with the idea of having the gargoyle a green-skinned creature bursting from stone, as if it was coming to life.It was really cool to be working with graphic decals again for ATVs, because my first full-time position as an artist was at a custom decal shop called XGX Racing.This design is available for licensing for uses other than vehcicle graphics – message me if interested Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's some detail shots of a set of gargoyles I created last year for a graphic wrap company (mainly for snowmobiles). Inked and colored in Manga Studio of course#gargoyle #graphicwrap Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I was hired to design this angel and devil logo for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #russ #illustration #devil #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #girl #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Okay – this probably is going to get me in trouble. This is a detail shot of a logo design I worked on for another Russ team last year. If this offends you, remember that I just draw what people tell me, and I deny all resposibility. Unless you think this is funny – in which case: I know, right?Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #devil #illustration #russ #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #girl #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
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).Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #showcase100 #littlechimpsociety #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
All finished! 110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company, direct-to-garment.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #eagle #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #patriotic #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
All finished! 110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company, direct-to-garment.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #eagle #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #patriotic #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Sketching an eagle for a t-shirt design in Manga Studio – best penciling software I've come across.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #eagle #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #patriotic #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Worked on a design with pretty different subject matter for me. Sometimes I have trouble blending a line-art style with things that are meant to be realistic. Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #marlin #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #fishing #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Logo design I created for a Russebuss theme in Norway, as part of the Russefeiring tradition. Basically, this involves a month-long high school graduation party, where an entire class will rent or buy a buss, and spend every night traveling and partying. The classes decorate the busses by having every inch painted, and everyone in the class wears logos that fit their theme, for when they clash with rival classes.This design was meant to be a parody of the classic jungle book characters, as if they were thugs.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #russ #parody #funny #junglebook #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Inking up Jungle Book thugs for a Russ logo, because I refuse to restrict my artwork by boundaries of decency.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#russ #mangastudio #parody #cartoon #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Worked on a logo for a Russ team in Norway of a angry tank – when in doubt, add a skull to it!Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio #russ #logo #illustration #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Sweet! A Godzilla tribute illustration I did for a t-shirt was featured as the design of the day on Shirt.Woot! Here's a detail shot of it – pick it up at http://shirt.woot.com/offers/godz-gym Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
I'm so excited to be sharing this – some of my work was published in Black and White Volume 2 by Out of Step Books, a collection of artwork from some of my favorite artists, like Freak City and Ben Kwok (Bioworkz). Words can't describe how flattered I am. Seems like I must be doing something right!Can't wait to pick up my copy at OutOfStepBooks Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's another illustration I created for the zombie children's book Moore Zombies: Gimme Noodle, the second in the series. Probably the best children's book about zombies you'll ever read. Check it out here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1514310600/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_DUyIwb0A0ZH3S Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
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.https://youtu.be/m__yCFJWdvw Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's the finished logo design created for a gym's new line of apparel. Thrilled with how this turned out. If you're interested in using this imagery for a logo (for any other business than a gym), please contact me for info about licensing. I think it could have a lot of uses.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#logodesign #dragon #stgeorge #gym#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
Here's a new piece of artwork I created in Manga Studio 5 for a t-shirt design. Long story, but the client who commissioned this ended up being a Die Hard movie villain – so this design won't get printed. Available for licensing, contact me if interested Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#skeleton #skull #licensing#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen
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Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ ReviewSeptember 1, 2023 - 12:30 pmProfessional Illustrator Brian Allen reviews the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ (non-touch). I have been using the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ extensively since early April 2018 and I love it! I upgraded from the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, which I used for over 6 years. I had high expectations for this digital drawing tablet and […]
