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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 chose colors that would compliment the existing scheme in their home. She was thrilled with how it turned out. I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. I’m thinking about making stickers of the chainsaw-bee.

Client Testimonial:
We just got them in the mail yesterday and they look FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to get them in a frame!
-Katie Boyle

Parts of this illustration are available for licensing here:

Humorous and dark Illustration of a killer bee with a chainsaw

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 chose colors that would compliment the existing scheme in their home. She was thrilled with how it turned out. I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. I’m thinking about making stickers of the chainsaw-bee.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Humorous and dark Illustration of a killer bee with a chainsaw

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 chose colors that would compliment the existing scheme in their home. She was thrilled with how it turned out. I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. I’m thinking about making stickers of the chainsaw-bee.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Humorous and dark Illustration of a killer bee with a chainsaw

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 chose colors that would compliment the existing scheme in their home. She was thrilled with how it turned out. I printed them out on two large 36 inch square panels. I’m thinking about making stickers of the chainsaw-bee.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Here’s a video of how to ink for a laser-cut skateboard.

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga (www.revengaskateboards.com).

While designing, I also had to structure the design so the layout could be changed to fit a T-Shirt as well. I made sure to keep the characters masked on separate layers, that way moving them around at the end was relatively easy.

We also created a silk-screen color version for boards and shirts, using around 6 colors.

Thanks for watching, please post any questions in the comments.

To check out more of my work, or to hire me:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

–What software do you use?
Manga Studio 5 EX and Adobe Photoshop CC

–What tablet do you use? Wacom Cintiq 24HD, and sometimes a Wacom Companion 1

–What computer do you use?
iMac

–What brushes do you use?
I use variants I created from the stock brushes in Manga Studio 5, as well as brushes I purchased from Ray Frenden.

–How much time does an illustration take?
Projects vary greatly, but I would say a good average would be 8 hours.

–People actually pay you to do this all day?
I know, right?

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I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.

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.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Angry militant skeleton mascot with army helmet for drag racing.

I created this mascot and logo design for a team of drag-racer’s new line of merchandise and apparel. The client wanted a tough, dark, militant mascot character that could later be drawn in other situations and shenanigans. We went through a few sketches at the beginning that were a bit too light, and eventually arrived at RAD, the skeletal, drag-racing warrior you see before you! The mascot and logo was prepared for both limited color silk-screening and full-color printing, to maximize the usage.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Click here to see more of my Logo Designs

I created this illustration of a skeleton with a sledgehammer for a new apparel brand showcasing the work of DIY television personalities, called The Reno Life. I tried to add a lot of my own style to the skeleton, and keep it tough while not scaring the kiddies away. We did a female version as well – and I found drawing skeletons to look female is a bit challenging when you don’t have many… parts…. to work with. This design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing.

This artwork is available for licensing:

Skeleton holding a sledgehammer wearing a hard-hat.

I created this illustration of a skeleton with a sledgehammer for a new apparel brand showcasing the work of DIY television personalities, called The Reno Life. I tried to add a lot of my own style to the skeleton, and keep it tough while not scaring the kiddies away. We did a female version as well – and I found drawing skeletons to look female is a bit challenging when you don’t have many… parts…. to work with. This design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Skeleton holding a sledgehammer wearing a hard-hat.

I created this illustration of a skeleton with a sledgehammer for a new apparel brand showcasing the work of DIY television personalities, called The Reno Life. I tried to add a lot of my own style to the skeleton, and keep it tough while not scaring the kiddies away. We did a female version as well – and I found drawing skeletons to look female is a bit challenging when you don’t have many… parts…. to work with. This design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Skeleton holding a sledgehammer wearing a hard-hat.

I created this illustration of a skeleton with a sledgehammer for a new apparel brand showcasing the work of DIY television personalities, called The Reno Life. I tried to add a lot of my own style to the skeleton, and keep it tough while not scaring the kiddies away. We did a female version as well – and I found drawing skeletons to look female is a bit challenging when you don’t have many… parts…. to work with. This design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.

Client Testimonial:
Thanks so much for the work I think it came out really well and will look awesome. It was a pleasure working with you. Couldn’t be happier with the end result!
-Dave Lowes, DemonHead

You can purchase the album here:
https://demonheadaus.bandcamp.com/releases

Check out this speed-painting tutorial on how this artwork was inked:

Check out this speed-painting tutorial on how the artwork was colored:

Album cover illustration of kid rolling dice in destroyed city with monsters.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of kid rolling dice in destroyed city with monsters.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of kid rolling dice in destroyed city with monsters.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of kid rolling dice in destroyed city with monsters.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of kid rolling dice in destroyed city with monsters.

This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
This is a very detailed illustrated album cover I created for the heavy metal band called DemonHead. The idea was to have a troubled kid rolling a 12-sided die that causes catastrophe behind him. With each roll bring a different type of destruction. I tried to have fun with it and cram in as much chaos as I could.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

Click here to see more of my custom album cover designs.

Revco, a welding apparel and supply company hired me to illustrate a new t-shirt for their catalog with the America cranked up to 11. Waving flag. Check. Giant screaming eagle. Check. The shirt was printed direct-to-garment, so I could really unleash the colors. Really happy with how this turned out, even though I struggled a bit at first to get the eagle right.

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

Patriotic illustration of an eagle and flag t-shirt design.

Revco, a welding apparel and supply company hired me to illustrate a new t-shirt for their catalog with the America cranked up to 11. Waving flag. Check. Giant screaming eagle. Check. The shirt was printed direct-to-garment, so I could really unleash the colors. Really happy with how this turned out, even though I struggled a bit at first to get the eagle right.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Patriotic illustration of an eagle and flag t-shirt design.

Revco, a welding apparel and supply company hired me to illustrate a new t-shirt for their catalog with the America cranked up to 11. Waving flag. Check. Giant screaming eagle. Check. The shirt was printed direct-to-garment, so I could really unleash the colors. Really happy with how this turned out, even though I struggled a bit at first to get the eagle right.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Patriotic illustration of an eagle and flag t-shirt design.

Revco, a welding apparel and supply company hired me to illustrate a new t-shirt for their catalog with the America cranked up to 11. Waving flag. Check. Giant screaming eagle. Check. The shirt was printed direct-to-garment, so I could really unleash the colors. Really happy with how this turned out, even though I struggled a bit at first to get the eagle right.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

Hockey Themed Website Background Illustration

Hockey Themed Website Background Illustration

Hockey Themed Website Background Illustration

Hockey Themed Website Background Illustration

I was hired to illustrated this custom website background for a sports review outlet called 2BC. 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.

Skull T-Shirt Design for MMA Apparel Brand

I was hired to illustrate this T-Shirt design for one of my favorite clients, Darkhorse Fightwear, for their new line of MMA apparel. The design was set up for silk-screen using three colors, and illustrated in Manga Studio and Adobe Photoshop. The design was inspired by a previous illustration I created a few years ago – it was fun to revisit it and test out some new skills while illustrating it. The design features a skull in the center with wings and chains surrounding.

Evil Gargoyle Illustration for Dye-Sublimated Uniform

Evil Gargoyle Illustration for Dye-Sublimated Uniform

Evil Gargoyle Illustration for Dye-Sublimated Uniform

Evil Gargoyle Illustration for Dye-Sublimated Uniform

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.

Comic Book Vehicle Wrap

Comic Book Vehicle Wrap

Comic Book Vehicle Wrap

Comic Book Vehicle Wrap

Comic Book Vehicle Wrap

I created this full graphic wrap for a company that manufactures office scanning equipment in conjunction with Twist Creative Parners. The client wanted to wrap their hummer in a design that would attract attention, and make their product look cool. We came up with the idea of having an alien invastion blasting a hole through an office cubicle, with the office scanners sitting in a pile of wreckage, perfectly in tact. I drew up two comic book style office characters to tie everything together.

The finished graphics were printed on vinyl and will be wrapped to cover every inch of the black humvee. It was a pleasure working on this!

Superhero Bar Poster

Custom illustration I created for a bar in the UK called The Parish. We designed their superhero mascot to be present on all their advertising, posters, and signage at the bar. In this poster advertising their food selection, I illustrated the hero lifting a large tray of food for an attractive waitress. It was a lot of fun to draw all the details for the pile of food.

Drawn and inked in Manga Studio, and colored in Adobe Photoshop.

Comic Book Zombie Splash Page

Custom illustration I created for a website splash page and fantasy game. I was asked to draw the game’s heroes, who are infected with a mutating virus, along with their sidekicks: a zombie jaguar and a zombie bear. The client and I invisioned a world where not even the plant-life has escaped being mutated by the zombie virus.
I created this in Manga Studio and Adobe Photoshop.

Tiki Man Motocross Rider T-Shirt Illustration

Tiki Man Motocross Rider T-Shirt Illustration

Tiki Man Motocross Rider T-Shirt Illustration

This is a fun illustration I created of a tiki man riding a dirtbike for the brand Accidental Broadcast. The brand centers around a popular Youtube personality, Kalani Prince, who films the island of Hawaii from the back of his dirtbike.

Kalani gave me a lot of freedom with the design. Since this was the brand’s first design, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce his personality as this Tiki character, with an attractive hula girl hanging tight.

I also designed the a logo to match the design for his brand.

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

Chess Medieval Themed Vaping eJuice Labels

I was hired to illustrate and design this new line of eJuice vaping flavors for Valgous. The client approached me with the idea of having each flavor represented by six different chess pieces. I thought it would be cool to illustrate the labels as if the characters were from a dark, fantasy kingdom.

In addition, I also designed the logo for the series, Valgous: Slayer, and even designed the point-of-purchase display. The series will be distributed and sold to vaping outlets around the country.

We are also planning a line of t-shirts featuring the characters to help promote the new line.

Evil Superhero T-Shirt Illustrat

I was recently hired to design a new T-Shirt for the Yellow Stripe Records brand in Portugal. After working with a couple of concepts, we decided on the idea of having a Superhero has gone mad, and destroyed the city he once he protected. Deep! He’s crouched on a pile of wrecked keyboards, speakers, and dj equipment.

This t-shirt was set up for silk-screening, using three colors.Evil Superhero T-Shirt Illustration

Evil Superhero T-Shirt Illustration

Evil Superhero T-Shirt Illustration

I was hired to illustrate this T-Shirt design for one of my favorite clients,  Darkhorse Fightwear, for their new line of MMA apparel.  The design was set up for silk-screen using three colors, and illustrated in Manga Studio and Adobe Photoshop.  The design was inspired by a previous illustration I created a few years ago – it was fun to revisit it and test out some new skills while illustrating it.  The design features a skull in the center with wings and chains surrounding.
Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Evil skull design with wings and chains for a MMA apparel brand

Digital painting of a zombie I was commissioned to create for the author Danny King as an avatar and branding identity for his sports blog.  I really enjoy making things look creepy and funny at the same time – I tried to pump a lot of personality into the character.  I seem to really like drawing people and zombies smoking cigars – not sure why that is.  This zombie painting was created in Manga Studio 5, with color adjustments and effects handled in Adobe Photoshop.Gangster hip-hop zombie digital painting smoking a cigar

Gangster hip-hop zombie digital painting smoking a cigar

Gangster hip-hop zombie digital painting smoking a cigar

Gangster hip-hop zombie digital painting smoking a cigar

I was hired to illustrate and design a series of characters and backgrounds for an e-commerce website.  The characters were all cartoon “blockheads” that interact with the hand-drawn user-interface we designed for the website.  It was a fun challenge to come up with interesting layouts that didn’t compete with the functionality of the website.  This website is still under development – I’ll post the link soon.
Website app UI illustration and design featuring cartoon characters

Website app UI illustration and design featuring cartoon characters

Website app UI illustration and design featuring cartoon characters

Website app UI illustration and design featuring cartoon characters

Website app UI illustration and design featuring cartoon characters

I was hired to create a T-Shirt design for a new apparel brand called Saltopus.  I was given only the direction that it had to include angry monkeys.  I illustrated a few concept sketches, and the client chose this concept, of evil monkeys emerging from an innocent looking Barrel of Monkeys toy.  The shirt was designed to be just one-color, which always poses a challenge.  Since I have no highlight or shading color, I really have to pack a lot of detail into the lineart and make sure it reads well from a distance.  We are both very happy with how this turned out.
Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Evil monkeys jumping out of a barrel full of monkeys

Mascot design of a rock drill instructor for a mud run obstacle course

Mascot design of a rock drill instructor for a mud run obstacle course

Mascot design of a rock drill instructor for a mud run obstacle course

Mascot design of a rock drill instructor for a mud run obstacle course

I created this mascot design of a drill sergeant made of rock and mud for Hardcore Muddrun, one of the leading obstacle training courses.  The client needed a mascot for their website, apparel, and other branding.  We are also working on several different poses, along with an animation in the future.  This is probably as close as I will ever get to an actual mud run!

Tropical beach illustration of a tiki man and iguana on a beach

Tropical beach illustration of a tiki man and iguana on a beach

Tropical beach illustration of a tiki man and iguana on a beach

I created this detailed cartoon scene of football fans, cheerleaders, and players in a stadium parking lot for Coolbone It, a company that creates really cool looking customized coolers.  The coolers wrap full-color graphics around the entire surface of the cooler, making it a piece of artwork.  This design was an incredible challenge, because there were so many characters to draw, and I had to create the design in a way that could be repeated seamlessly on each end, so it could wrap around he cooler.  I’m very pleased with how this turned out.

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

Football tailgate colorful comic book cartoon illustation of fans and football player

T-Shirt illustration I created as a tribute to one of the greatest films ever made: Dumb and Dumber. The piece is called “Dead and Deader,” and features Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd (Jim Carey) as decaying zombie corpses.

The t-shirt illustration was set up for silk-screening using 6 colors. It was a challenge to find the right color scheme for all these items (the iconic tuxedos, the worm farm, the Shaggin Wagon) with such limited color. But I’m very happy with how it turned out. I also recorded a speed-painting tutorial for my YouTube channel that I’m excited to share.

Check out this speed-painting tutorial video I created showing the entire illustration process:

Dumb and Dumber Zombie Tribute Illustration

Pencil drawing created in Manga Studio 5, using a variation of a pencil brush I purchased from the talented Jonathon Rector.  Ray Frenden also makes fantastic pencil brushes that you should check out.

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Inks

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Ink Work-in-progress

The design is now all inked and ready to color.  Coloring is one of the least time-consuming parts of the process for me, but it adds the most to the illustration.

Dumb and dumber tribute illustrationParody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Detail shot of a pretty bird…pretty bird.

Here are a few detail shots of the illustration.  I tried to cram as many Dumb and Dumber references that I could into the illustration.  Here’s Petey, not looking so good.

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Detail image

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Detail image

I really enjoyed drawing the Shaggin Wagon – I hope they bring it back in the sequel.

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

T-Shirt Mockup

And here is the final illustration!  I’m very please with how it turned out.  I created two versions:  a full-color version, and a silk-screen version.  The differences are subtle, but in the silk-screen version, I had to come up with creative ways to create a lot of depth and color using only six colors.

 

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

Full-Color Version

Parody tribute t-shirt illustration of Dumb and Dumber Harry and Lloyd as zombies created by Freelance Illustrator Brian Allen

6-Color Silk-Screen Version

 

 

Double-page editorial spread I illustrated for the Canadian DIY magazine HOSS. The illustration features caricatures of DIY celebrities Anitra Mecadon, Jason Cameron, Chris Grundy, Sharon Grech, Jeff Devlin, and Stephen Fanuka finishing a basement.

The magazine prints over a million copies bi-monthly.

Double-page spread editorial illustration

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Classroom illustrations I created for a brochure for Elsevier, the leading provider of informational publications for medical and scientific audiences. The client needed a series of illustraitons showing how a new book they were publishing can help teachers engage their students more effectively. The illustration was set up in a way that left a lot of empty areas for text and call-outs to be placed without interfereing with the illustration. Digitally drawn and colored in Manga Studio 5.Nursing classroom illustrations with cartoon comic teen characters

Nursing classroom illustrations with cartoon comic teen characters

Nursing classroom illustrations with cartoon comic teen characters

T-Shirt illustration I created for Spiral Direct of a warrior confronting an evil dragon. I digitally painted this illustration in Adobe Photoshop and Manga Studio 5. This piece was very challenging for me, because of the complex lighting. The client and I went through several revisions, which in the end really improved on the piece. Available from Spiral Direct.Spiral Direct Dragon

Fantasy digital painting of a dragon and a knight

Fantasy digital painting of a dragon and a knight

Custom illustration I created of an angry Jaguar head for sports mascots provided by Great Dane Graphics. Since much of my artwork is lineart driven, it’s fun to sometimes deviate from that style and explore digital painting a bit more. It can be tricky to translate my style into digital painting, but I tried my best by giving this jaguar a lot of character and attitude. This design was created in Adobe Photoshop and Manga Studio 5, and will be used for T-Shirts and uniforms. Available for licensing from Great Dane Graphics.

Client:

Conscious Curci

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created for the hip-hop artist Concious Curci of a thug riding a skateboard away from the cops. The T-Shirt illustration was set up for silk-screening with 4 colors to celebrate the release of Corci’s latest album.

Thug wearing a ski mask riding a skateboard away from the police

Thug wearing a ski mask riding a skateboard away from the police

Conscious Curci process

Conscious Curci T-Shirt mockup

Angry gun-toting gangster mascot character design

Angry gun-toting gangster mascot character design

Angry gun-toting gangster mascot character design

Custom mascot character design I created for a vinyl wrap for a bus, and other apparel for a club in Norway, depicting an angry gun-toting gangster. The client approached me looking for a character and logo design for their club, and wanted something intimidating but also kind of fun.

I created this graphic for the “Crooks,” and provided the final graphics in different pieces and colors, so they could get as many uses from it as possible.

Client:

Virus Vodka

Description:

Zombie apocalypse poster I illustrated for the new Vodka brand, Virus Vodka to celebrate their release. The idea was to show a horde of zombies passing by the people drinking the other brands of vodka, and eating only the girl drinking Virus Vodka – because it just tastes better! I provided the client with signed prints, and animated gifs showing the process of the illustration as material to help them promote the brand and gain interest on social media.

Please drink responsibly during a zombie apocalypse.

Zombie Apocalypse Vodka Poster

Zombie Apocalypse Vodka Poster

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T-Shirt illustration I created of Tennessee Volunteers bloodhound mascot building a brick wall made from its rival teams, for PCI Printing. Set up for Direct-To-Garment printing.

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Football Bloodhound Mascot T-Shirt

Pig Pimpin' muppets redux

Zombie Vaping eJuice

Zombie Vaping eJuice

Client:

Hard Ride Clothing

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created for Hard Ride Saloon, featuring a skeleton patriot riding a dire wolf away from a burning Illuminati pyramid. Try saying that three times fast! The client’s idea was to have the patriot character changing the sheep into wolves as he rides past, waving the american flag. This design is 100% ‘Merica!
Hard Ride Saloon A Sheep No More

Hard Ride Saloon A Sheep No More

Hard Ride Saloon A Sheep No More

Illustrationd by Freelance Artist Brian Allen

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Superhero character I designed for the Parish Bar in the UK. The character will be used on posters, menus, and advertisements to promote the image of the bar. We have a whole series of these planned in with the hero (and anti-hero, shown here) in different situations.

Superhero comic book illustration of a bar fight

Superhero comic book illustration of a bar fight

Superhero comic book illustration of a bar fight

Client:

Concentrated Apparel

Description:

T-Shirt design I created of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax, for the marijuana-related apparel brand Concentrated Apparel. This design was set up for silk-screening, 4-colors.

T-Shirt design of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax.

T-Shirt design of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax.

T-Shirt design of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax.

T-Shirt design of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax.

T-Shirt design of an illustrated lion wearing a crown of amber colored wax.

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Children’s book illustrations I created for a story written by Kelly Dale, co-star of American Restoration on the History Channel.

The story is about a young boy who find his mother’s old broken music box, and with the help of his brothers, sisters, and grandparents sets out to restore the music box before she returns from her business trip.

It was a pleasure working with the author on this bookChildren's book illustrations I created for a story written by Kelly Dale, co-star of American Restoration on the History Channel.

Children's book illustrations I created for a story written by Kelly Dale, co-star of American Restoration on the History Channel.

Children's book illustrations I created for a story written by Kelly Dale, co-star of American Restoration on the History Channel.

Children's book illustrations I created for a story written by Kelly Dale, co-star of American Restoration on the History Channel.

Client:

Dark Horse Fightwear

Description:

T-Shirt illustration of a native american warrior with a green horse spirit emerging from his heart, designed for Dark Horse Fightwear. I really like how this design turned out – at first we weren’t sure how to incorporate the horse (the trademark of the brand) into the illustration, and then we came up with this idea of having the horse be an elemental spirit curling around the warrior.

Native American Warrior

Native American Warrior

Native American Warrior

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Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Children's book illustrations featuring a family of creepy but fun zombies.

Logo and mascot design I created for a marijuana themed printing business called Kush Canvas. The client asked me to create a friendly character made from a leafy bud. I designed the logo in three different versions: one-color, simple-color, and full-color, so that it could be used in many different applications.

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Marijuana bud leaf mascot logo character I created

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Zombie label illustrations I created for Vaping Sisters’ new line of eJuice flavors. The client gave me the names of the eight flavors, and I had to design and illustrate a different character for each. The labels themselves are only about 2.5 inches tall, so I had to design the characters with a lot of contrast and bright colors so they could be legible at such a small size. The flavors are sold online and in their shop.Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

Zombie cartoon characters illustrations for eJuice vaping flavors

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Client:

Local T-Shrits

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I designed for a restaurant called Big Kahuna Cafe in conjunction with Local T-Shirts. I had a lot of fun with this design – a acgreat theme to be working with during the summer months. The design was created for Direct To Garment printing, so we could really go all out with the colors.

Tiki Man T-Shirt Design For Restaurant

Tiki man on beach T-Shirt design for restuarant

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Client:

Local T-Shrits

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I designed for a restaurant called Big Kahuna Cafe in conjunction with Local T-Shirts. I had a lot of fun with this design – a acgreat theme to be working with during the summer months. The design was created for Direct To Garment printing, so we could really go all out with the colors.

Tiki Man T-Shirt Design For Restaurant

Tiki man on beach T-Shirt design for restuarant

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Client:

340 Records

Description:

Logo design and website banner I created for the recording studio 340 Records. The design was inspired by the flag for the Virgin Islands, where the studio is located.

Logo design of a green eagle with speakers for a recording studio

Logo design of a green eagle with speakers for a recording studio

Logo design of a green eagle with speakers for a recording studio

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T-Shirt parody illustration I created of Kermit and Ms. Piggy hitting hard times, entitled “Pig Pimpin.” This was an illustration I created sometime ago, and I always loved the idea, but the execution was kind of flat. I decided to redraw it, and I’m really glad I did.

Pig Pimpin' muppets redux

Pig-Pimpin-mockup

Pig Pimpin

Pig Pimpin

Purchase as a signed art print

Also available as an all-over print T-Shirt from Rage On

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Client:

Celtic Warriors

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created of a skeleton riding a chopper through flames for the motorcycle club Celtic Warriors. It’s always a pleasure to work on direct-to-garment T-Shirts, because I don’t have to hold back on colors.

Signed art prints of the design will also be auctioned off to support the client’s local police force, of which he is a member.

T-Shirt illustration of a skeleton riding a motorcycle through flames holding a gun

T-Shirt illustration of a skeleton riding a motorcycle through flames holding a gun

T-Shirt illustration of a skeleton riding a motorcycle through flames holding a gun

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T-Shirt design I created of a mushroom cloud shaped fire skull for Nuke Proof Tools. The image will be used on banners and T-Shirts for the company’s tradeshows and events. The client had seen a mushroom cloud skull design I did years ago, and wanted something similar. It was fun to go back and work on the same concept, and have the chance to make imrpovements.

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Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Mushroom cloud skull in fire for a logo design

Client:

HOSS

Description:

Double-page editorial spread I illustrated for the Canadian DIY magazine HOSS. The magazine features many tv DIY celebrities, and the art director wanted a detailed illustration introducing each of their contributors as caricatures building a house. There were over 18 caricatures that went into this very complex illustration.

The magazine prints over a million copies bi-monthly.

Editorial illustration of celebtiry caricatures building a house

Editorial illustration of celebtiry caricatures building a house

Editorial illustration of celebtiry caricatures building a house

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Client:

Listenable Records

Description:

Iron Maiden, and the artist behind their amazing artwork, Derek Riggs, have always been a huge inspiration for everything that I do. So I was super excited when I was hired by Listenable Records to create an illustration tribute to Iron Maiden’s first album, “Killers,” for an upcomming sampler that would be given out at Iron Maiden concerts in Europe. I tried to cram in as much of my own style as I could.

T-Shirt illustration I created of a Pelican on the beach for Mike's Beach Bar.

T-Shirt illustration I created of a Pelican on the beach for Mike's Beach Bar.

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Client:

Listenable Records

Description:

Iron Maiden, and the artist behind their amazing artwork, Derek Riggs, have always been a huge inspiration for everything that I do. So I was super excited when I was hired by Listenable Records to create an illustration tribute to Iron Maiden’s first album, “Killers,” for an upcomming sampler that would be given out at Iron Maiden concerts in Europe. I tried to cram in as much of my own style as I could.

T-Shirt illustration I created of a Pelican on the beach for Mike's Beach Bar.

T-Shirt illustration I created of a Pelican on the beach for Mike's Beach Bar.

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Client:

Coolbone

Description:

Custom illustration I created of two military parrots at the beach, for graphic wraps designed for coolers, for Coolbone. This was a very fun and challenging project, trying to design a graphic highly detailed graphic that would repeat, and could wrap around all sides of the cooler. Looking forward to working on more.

Custom illustration of two parrots on the beach for a graphic wrap

Custom illustration of two parrots on the beach for a graphic wrap

Custom illustration of two parrots on the beach for a graphic wrap

Parrot Beach Illustration for Custom Graphic Wrap

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Client:

Fit-Out Apparel

Description:

Custom t-shirt design illustration of two MMA fighters in a comic book style, designed for the MMA apparel brand, Bad Matchup. We’re both very pleased with how this turned out.

T-Shirt illustration of two MMA fighters in flying knee move

T-Shirt illustration of two MMA fighters in flying knee move

T-Shirt illustration of two MMA fighters in flying knee move

T-Shirt illustration of two MMA fighters in flying knee move

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Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

Client:

G & L Diesel

Description:

Logo design I created for an automotive repair shop and racing company called G&L Diesel, featuring a monster character holding a turbo.

The client hired me to create a sharp looking logo and a humorous mascot character. After submitting a few concept sketches, we picked this version of the monster: a horned, and mischievious looking creature holding a turbo and zipped into a racing suit.

The logo was provided in several different variations, colors, and formats to maximize the client’s usage.

Monster Mascot holding turbo, for automobile repair company.

Monster Mascot holding turbo, for automobile repair company.

Monster Mascot holding turbo, for automobile repair company.

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Client:

Half-Time Brewing

Description:

I created this illustration for a brew suit for Half Time Brewing Company’s Growlers. A Brew Suit is a kind of a thermal case that zips up over a Growler to keep it cool.

This design was created to give the Growler a futuristic, mechanical look. I incorporated Half Time’s logo and signature red and gold color scheme wherever I could.

Custom illustration for a growler brewsuit designed to look like a robot

Custom illustration for a growler brewsuit designed to look like a robot

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Client:

Half-Time Brewing

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created for the New York brewing company, Half Time, featuring a crowd of Hop-Heads of many different cultures and species.

It was a fun challenge coming up with different characters, and making them look different by blending the limited colors together using half-tones.

The design was set up for silk-screening using 6 colors, and will be available in their stores and promotional events.

T-shirt illustration of people with Hops for heads drinking beer

T-shirt illustration of people with Hops for heads drinking beer

T-shirt illustration of people with Hops for heads drinking beer

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Client:

HOSS

Description:

Double-page editorial spread I illustrated for the Canadian DIY magazine HOSS. The magazine features many tv DIY celebrities, and the art director wanted a detailed illustration introducing each of their contributors as caricatures building a house. There were over 18 caricatures that went into this very complex illustration.

The magazine prints over a million copies bi-monthly.

Custom editorial illustration of celebrity DIY characters standing outside a burning house

Custom editorial illustration of celebrity DIY characters standing outside a burning house

Client:

Snap Fitness

Description:

Custom mascot character design I created of a friendly marijuana seed for a lifestyle brand in Australia. Designed for T-Shirts, stickers, and other products. This character is named Seedy, and he’s a pretty cool guy once you get to know him. Just don’t ever lend him money.

Marijuana seed mascot character

Marijuana seed mascot character

Marijuana seed mascot character

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Client:

So Pro Gaming

Description:

Logo design I created for the professional gaming shop SoPro Gaming, featuring an alien mascot character jamming on his keyboard.

The client wanted a mascot that was a bit unusual and help make his brand more recognizeable. We tried out several different mascot sketches before landing on this one with an alien

Logo Design for Professional Gaming Company Logo Design for Professional Gaming Company Logo Design for Professional Gaming Company

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Client:

Ron Clark Academy

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created for the Ron Clark Academy featuring their dragon mascot and the four different seals of the school.

Dragon Mascot T-Shirt for Academy

Dragon Mascot T-Shirt for Academy

Detail View

Dragon Mascot T-Shirt for Academy

T-Shirt Mockup

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Client:

ZodoMan, Royal Zone Records

Description:

Album cover illustration I created for Royal Zone Records artist Zachary Martinez (ZodoMan). He asked me to create an image of him transforming into his mascot character, the monkey, in a style similar to Carnage from the Spiderman Comics. Spiderman was all I read as a kid, so I was very excited about this project. We were both very happy with how this turned out – record releasing soon!

Album cover comic book illustration for hip-hop artist

Album cover comic book illustration for hip-hop artist

Album cover comic book illustration for hip-hop artist

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Client:

Vaping Sisters

Description:

Package design illustrations I created for a new line of vaping e-juice flavors by Vaping Sisters. The labels were all mafia themed. Watching Scarface 15 times has finally paid off! I was required to conceptualize and illustrate 10 different labels, based on different mafia archetypes. Can’t wait to start the next series!

Testimonial:

“We’ve been very impressed! We look forward to working with you again on our next line!”
Clayton

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

Vaping E-Juice Custom Labels With Mafia Theme

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Custom decal set I created for Shaft ID, a company that creates decals for hockey helmets and wraps. This set was made to look like the helmet was being peeled away and showing a zombie underneath.

Custom Hockey Helmet decals

Custom Hockey Helmet decals

Custom Hockey Helmet decals

Custom Hockey Helmet decals

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Client:

Funland, Rehoboth Beach Delaware

Description:

A graphic wrap I illustrated for a ride at an amusement park. It’s always a privilege to work for Funland in Rehoboth Beach, because I’ve been going there every summer since I was two years old! The ride was an old motion simulator they picked up from an arcade, and it was showing its age. So they hired me to create a giant illustration that transformed the ride into a beach buggy. Illustrations of kids are in the windows on each side of the vehicle. I imagine this will be one of the most unique jobs of my career.

Graphic vehicle wrap illustration for amusement park ride

Before and After

Graphic Wrap for Amusement Park Ride

Graphic Wrap for Amusement Park Ride

Graphic Wrap for Amusement Park Ride

Graphic Wrap for Amusement Park Ride

Graphic vehicle wrap illustration for amusement park ride

Graphic wrap being applied by Xtreme Graphix.

Graphic vehicle wrap illustration for amusement park ride

Graphic wrap being applied by Xtreme Graphix.

Graphic vehicle wrap illustration for amusement park ride

Graphic wrap being applied by Xtreme Graphix.

Graphic vehicle wrap illustration for amusement park ride

Graphic wrap being applied by Xtreme Graphix.

Shuttle Graphic Concept Sketch 02

Shuttle Graphic Concept Sketch

Left Side w kids

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