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All-over-print Dye Sublimation Patriotic Eagle Singlet Design

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was for their patriotic catalog, featuring a big angry eagle clutching a banner in front of a textured American Flag. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.

I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Client Testimonial:
Thank you very much, I think everything turned out great!
-Andy Michaels
BlueChip Athletics

You can purchase the design on a singlet here:
http://www.bluechipwrestling.com/

Patriotic Eagle illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was for their patriotic catalog, featuring a big angry eagle clutching a banner in front of a textured American Flag. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Patriotic Eagle illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was for their patriotic catalog, featuring a big angry eagle clutching a banner in front of a textured American Flag. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Patriotic Eagle illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was for their patriotic catalog, featuring a big angry eagle clutching a banner in front of a textured American Flag. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Click here to see more of my Illustrations.

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All-over-print Dye Sublimation Team Singlet Design

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design is meant to be a reimagining of the classic bold shapes and pin striping that is common in singlets. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and keep it very customizable to different team colors.

I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Client Testimonial:
Thank you very much, I think everything turned out great!
-Andy Michaels
BlueChip Athletics

You can purchase the design on a singlet here:
http://www.bluechipwrestling.com/

3D tribal shape illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design is meant to be a reimagining of the classic bold shapes and pin striping that is common in singlets. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and keep it very customizable to different team colors.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

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All-over-print Dye Sublimation Metal Skeleton Singlet Design

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design is meant to be a reimagining of the classic bold shapes and pin striping that is common in singlets. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and keep it very customizable to different team colors.

I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Client Testimonial:
Thank you very much, I think everything turned out great!
-Andy Michaels
BlueChip Athletics

You can purchase the design on a singlet here:
http://www.bluechipwrestling.com/

Mechanized metal skeleton illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design was meant to look like a mechanized machine skeleton, and is layered in a way that it can be easily customized for different team colors. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Mechanized metal skeleton illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design was meant to look like a mechanized machine skeleton, and is layered in a way that it can be easily customized for different team colors. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Mechanized metal skeleton illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design was meant to look like a mechanized machine skeleton, and is layered in a way that it can be easily customized for different team colors. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Mechanized metal skeleton illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. The design was meant to look like a mechanized machine skeleton, and is layered in a way that it can be easily customized for different team colors. I tried to give it a lot of depth, and fit a lot of different singlet sizes.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Steampunk Character Concepts

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Client Testimonial:
Everyone was very happy with what you have done. Very impressed.
-Shawn Blase
Bogardpress

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

Steampunk family character design and robots

I created these concept illustrations of a steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress. The character designs will be used to illustrate their educational materials and lessons. Each year the team uses a different theme and concept to tie their lessons together. I really enjoyed the whole process, from developing the characters in sketches, to coloring and rendering the final versions. I tried to add a bit of style into the characters to keep them from becoming generic. I especially enjoyed creating the robot character.

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Check out more of my Mascot designs here.

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Lincoln v. Douglas Motorcycle Rally Poster

The IAFF recently commissioned me to create a poster for an upcoming rally in Ottawa, IL, the location of the historical Lincoln v. Douglas debates. I thought it would be fun to draw Lincoln and Douglas speeding through time on two motorcycles swinging chains and pipes at each other. I’m a historian at heart. The IAFF Motorcycle Group mascot is seen far back in the historic streets of Ottawa.

Abraham Lincoln and Douglas riding motorcycles through Ottawa and fighting.

The IAFF recently commissioned me to create a poster for an upcoming rally in Ottawa, IL, the location of the historical Lincoln v. Douglas debates. I thought it would be fun to draw Lincoln and Douglas speeding through time on two motorcycles swinging chains and pipes at each other. I’m a historian at heart. The IAFF Motorcycle Group mascot is seen far back in the historic streets of Ottawa.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Abraham Lincoln and Douglas riding motorcycles through Ottawa and fighting.

The IAFF recently commissioned me to create a poster for an upcoming rally in Ottawa, IL, the location of the historical Lincoln v. Douglas debates. I thought it would be fun to draw Lincoln and Douglas speeding through time on two motorcycles swinging chains and pipes at each other. I’m a historian at heart. The IAFF Motorcycle Group mascot is seen far back in the historic streets of Ottawa.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Abraham Lincoln and Douglas riding motorcycles through Ottawa and fighting.

The IAFF recently commissioned me to create a poster for an upcoming rally in Ottawa, IL, the location of the historical Lincoln v. Douglas debates. I thought it would be fun to draw Lincoln and Douglas speeding through time on two motorcycles swinging chains and pipes at each other. I’m a historian at heart. The IAFF Motorcycle Group mascot is seen far back in the historic streets of Ottawa.
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

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Eagle T-Shirt Design for Smith & Wesson #2

I was thrilled to be hired to create artwork for a new line of apparel for Smith & Wesson, featuring silk-screen illustrations of big angry eagles. It was a really fun challenge drawing the eagles, which I’ve always found difficult. Need to invest in a pet eagle for reference. The designs all needed to stay under six colors, which is always a challenge as soon as you introduce an american flag into the design (which eats up three colors right away). I used halftones wherever I could to limit the total number of colors.

The designs will be available in Smith & Wesson’s catalog, as well as in many retailers, such as Cabela’s.

Patriotic eagle silk-screen t-shirt design.

I was thrilled to be hired to create artwork for a new line of apparel for Smith & Wesson, featuring silk-screen illustrations of big angry eagles. It was a really fun challenge drawing the eagles, which I’ve always found difficult. Need to invest in a pet eagle for reference. The designs all needed to stay under six colors, which is always a challenge as soon as you introduce an american flag into the design (which eats up three colors right away). I used halftones wherever I could to limit the total number of colors.
The designs will be available in Smith & Wesson’s catalog, as well as in many retailers, such as Cabela’s.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Patriotic eagle silk-screen t-shirt design.

I was thrilled to be hired to create artwork for a new line of apparel for Smith & Wesson, featuring silk-screen illustrations of big angry eagles. It was a really fun challenge drawing the eagles, which I’ve always found difficult. Need to invest in a pet eagle for reference. The designs all needed to stay under six colors, which is always a challenge as soon as you introduce an american flag into the design (which eats up three colors right away). I used halftones wherever I could to limit the total number of colors.
The designs will be available in Smith & Wesson’s catalog, as well as in many retailers, such as Cabela’s.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Patriotic eagle silk-screen t-shirt design.

I was thrilled to be hired to create artwork for a new line of apparel for Smith & Wesson, featuring silk-screen illustrations of big angry eagles. It was a really fun challenge drawing the eagles, which I’ve always found difficult. Need to invest in a pet eagle for reference. The designs all needed to stay under six colors, which is always a challenge as soon as you introduce an american flag into the design (which eats up three colors right away). I used halftones wherever I could to limit the total number of colors.
The designs will be available in Smith & Wesson’s catalog, as well as in many retailers, such as Cabela’s.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Patriotic eagle silk-screen t-shirt design.

I was thrilled to be hired to create artwork for a new line of apparel for Smith & Wesson, featuring silk-screen illustrations of big angry eagles. It was a really fun challenge drawing the eagles, which I’ve always found difficult. Need to invest in a pet eagle for reference. The designs all needed to stay under six colors, which is always a challenge as soon as you introduce an american flag into the design (which eats up three colors right away). I used halftones wherever I could to limit the total number of colors.
The designs will be available in Smith & Wesson’s catalog, as well as in many retailers, such as Cabela’s.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

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Zombie Superhero Laser-Engraved Skateboard

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.

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.

Client Testimonial:
They look just as amazing! Everyone is giving compliments about the graphic because it’s very cool!
-Martina Ieffa
Revenga Skateboards

You can purchase it here:
http://www.revengaskateboards.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Laser-engraved skateboard design of a team of zombie superheroes

I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga. It was challenging to pump a ton of detail in the board, while making sure to keep the lines bold enough as to not cause much trouble in the engraving process.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.

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Listenable Records Sampler Album Cover

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.

Client Testimonial:
I love it, colours are perfect , there’s a vintage feel too in the logo and overall colours, it’s great!
-Laurent Merle
Listenable Records

Robot samurai album cover illustration.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Robot samurai album cover illustration.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Robot samurai album cover illustration.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Robot samurai album cover illustration.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Robot samurai album cover illustration.

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.
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.

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Construction Animals Children’s Book

This is a detailed series of illustrations I created for a children’s book teaching kids about construction. Each double-page spread was packed with animal characters, vehicles, tools, and activities. The book challenges kids to hunt out objects and solve problems within the illustration, so I had to draw everything in a way that certain elements were intentionally hard to find. I had a lot of fun with this, because I had a lot of freedom to design the characters and draw them in my style.

Client Testimonial:
….turned out great! Awesome job!
-Chris Kane
Animal Kingdom Construction Co.

Detailed children’s book illustration of animals at a construction site.

This is a detailed series of illustrations I created for a children’s book teaching kids about construction. Each double-page spread was packed with animal characters, vehicles, tools, and activities. The book challenges kids to hunt out objects and solve problems within the illustration, so I had to draw everything in a way that certain elements were intentionally hard to find. I had a lot of fun with this, because I had a lot of freedom to design the characters and draw them in my style.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Detailed children’s book illustration of animals at a construction site.

This is a detailed series of illustrations I created for a children’s book teaching kids about construction. Each double-page spread was packed with animal characters, vehicles, tools, and activities. The book challenges kids to hunt out objects and solve problems within the illustration, so I had to draw everything in a way that certain elements were intentionally hard to find. I had a lot of fun with this, because I had a lot of freedom to design the characters and draw them in my style.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Check out more of my Children’s Book illustrations here.

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All-over-print Dye Sublimation Face of Skulls Singlet Design

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design is easily my favorite in the seires, and also the most time-consuming. I illustrated these giant skulls made up of probably a hundred smaller skulls, and lit the whole thing up by their glowing eyes. It was challenging, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out.

I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen.

Client Testimonial:
Thank you very much, I think everything turned out great!
-Andy Michaels
BlueChip Athletics

You can purchase the design on a singlet here:
http://www.bluechipwrestling.com/

Giant skull made of smaller skulls illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design is easily my favorite in the seires, and also the most time-consuming. I illustrated these giant skulls made up of probably a hundred smaller skulls, and lit the whole thing up by their glowing eyes. It was challenging, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Giant skull made of smaller skulls illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design is easily my favorite in the seires, and also the most time-consuming. I illustrated these giant skulls made up of probably a hundred smaller skulls, and lit the whole thing up by their glowing eyes. It was challenging, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Giant skull made of smaller skulls illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design is easily my favorite in the seires, and also the most time-consuming. I illustrated these giant skulls made up of probably a hundred smaller skulls, and lit the whole thing up by their glowing eyes. It was challenging, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Giant skull made of smaller skulls illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design is easily my favorite in the seires, and also the most time-consuming. I illustrated these giant skulls made up of probably a hundred smaller skulls, and lit the whole thing up by their glowing eyes. It was challenging, but I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
I created this as part of a series of wrestling singlet designs for BlueChip’s summer catalog. The designs will also be available on fight shorts. I find it so enjoyable working with dye sublimation, because the color and detail reproduction is fantastic, and I don’t have to worry about the head-scratching that comes from working with silk-screen. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Album Cover Illustration for the UK Band The Jokers

This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. I tried to hide a lot of detail into the design swirling around them in the hurricane, like roadies, amps, guitars, and british artifacts. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.

Client Testimonial:
…it all looks amazing, we are really really happy with the final product.
-Paul Hurst
The Jokers

Album cover illustration of The Jokers in a hurricane and rock and roll.

This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. I tried to hide a lot of detail into the design swirling around them in the hurricane, like roadies, amps, guitars, and british artifacts. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of The Jokers in a hurricane and rock and roll.

This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. I tried to hide a lot of detail into the design swirling around them in the hurricane, like roadies, amps, guitars, and british artifacts. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of The Jokers in a hurricane and rock and roll.

This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. I tried to hide a lot of detail into the design swirling around them in the hurricane, like roadies, amps, guitars, and british artifacts. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Album cover illustration of The Jokers in a hurricane and rock and roll.

This is a fun album cover illustration I created for a hard rock band called the Jokers for their new album, Hurricane. The idea was to have the band in a classic-looking car flying through the air to their next gig, and causing a hurricane behind them, destroying London below them. I tried to hide a lot of detail into the design swirling around them in the hurricane, like roadies, amps, guitars, and british artifacts. The band needed the album art in a really short amount of time, but we pulled it off in time, and they were quite happy with the result.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Jet Fuel Marijuana Strain T-Shirt Design

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T-Shirt illustration I created of a crazed A-10 Thunderbolt warplane come to life in a dog-fight. This was done for a series of shirts celebrating different marijuana strains. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.

It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.

You can purchase the shirt here:
http://www.bongjour.com/

T-Shirt of a A-10 Thunderbolt warplane in a dogfight for Jet Fuel marijuana strain

T-Shirt illustration I created of a crazed A-10 Thunderbolt warplane come to life in a dog-fight. This was done for a series of shirts celebrating different marijuana strains. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

T-Shirt of a A-10 Thunderbolt warplane in a dogfight for Jet Fuel marijuana strain

T-Shirt illustration I created of a crazed A-10 Thunderbolt warplane come to life in a dog-fight. This was done for a series of shirts celebrating different marijuana strains. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

T-Shirt of a A-10 Thunderbolt warplane in a dogfight for Jet Fuel marijuana strain

T-Shirt illustration I created of a crazed A-10 Thunderbolt warplane come to life in a dog-fight. This was done for a series of shirts celebrating different marijuana strains. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Mad Scientist and Frankenstein Hot-Rod T-Shirt

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.

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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. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Mad scientist mechanic working on a frankenstein hotrod monster car

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Tiki Mask Marijuana Design

T-Shirt illustration I created of an evil Tiki man surrounded by smoke and pot leaves for the Hemp apparel brand Bongjour. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.

It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.

You can purchase the shirt here:
http://www.bongjour.com/product/hemp-native-apparel/

To see a process video of me inking this design, visit my YouTube channel:

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Tiki head t-shirt illustration with marijuana leaves and pot smoke

T-Shirt illustration I created of an evil Tiki man surrounded by smoke and pot leaves for the Hemp apparel brand Bongjour. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Tiki head t-shirt illustration with marijuana leaves and pot smoke

T-Shirt illustration I created of an evil Tiki man surrounded by smoke and pot leaves for the Hemp apparel brand Bongjour. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Tiki head t-shirt illustration with marijuana leaves and pot smoke

T-Shirt illustration I created of an evil Tiki man surrounded by smoke and pot leaves for the Hemp apparel brand Bongjour. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Tiki head t-shirt illustration with marijuana leaves and pot smoke

T-Shirt illustration I created of an evil Tiki man surrounded by smoke and pot leaves for the Hemp apparel brand Bongjour. The shirt is printed on 100% hemp, and available in a variety of groovy colors.
It was a pleasure working with the folks at #Bongjour. They gave me a lot of freedom with the design, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Set up for direct-to-garment, full-color printing.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Gargoyle Graphic Wrap

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.

Client Testimonial:
Just wanted to thank you again for an outstanding job
– 393 Components
Shawn Alexander

This design is available for licensing:

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Gargoyle graphic in stormy sky for vehicle wraps.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Gargoyle graphic in stormy sky for vehicle wraps.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Gargoyle graphic in stormy sky for vehicle wraps.

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.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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DIY Celebrity Caricatures on the Beach

This is a T-Shirt illustration I created for a new brand called The Reno Life, which celebrates and promotes the work of several DIY TV personalities. The illustration features caricatures of DIY celebrities Anitra Mecadon, Jason Cameron, Chris Grundy, Jeff Devlin, and Stephen Fanuka on the beach. It was a challenge to fit all of these characters into such a tight space, while still keeping them recognizable.

Caricatures of DIY TV celebrities on the beach

This is a T-Shirt illustration I created for a new brand called The Reno Life, which celebrates and promotes the work of several DIY TV personalities. The illustration features caricatures of DIY celebrities Anitra Mecadon, Jason Cameron, Chris Grundy, Jeff Devlin, and Stephen Fanuka on the beach. It was a challenge to fit all of these characters into such a tight space, while still keeping them recognizable.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Explorer / Adventurer Kid In Temple Book Cover

I wanted to create a an illustration as a sample to try to get work from young-adult fantasy book publishers, a market that I’d like to do more work in. I chose a scene with an adventurer in an Aztec-like jungle temple so I could draw some funny and creepy totems – and I even got to sneak a skull in there too! I like to try different styles and themes whenever I can – keeps things from getting stale. I’m happy with how this turned out, and would like to do more in this genre.

This design is available for licensing:

Artwork Licensing

Young adventurer in a dark temple with golden skull and tiki totems.

I wanted to create a an illustration as a sample to try to get work from young-adult fantasy book publishers, a market that I’d like to do more work in. I chose a scene with an adventurer in an Aztec-like jungle temple so I could draw some funny and creepy totems – and I even got to sneak a skull in there too! I like to try different styles and themes whenever I can – keeps things from getting stale. I’m happy with how this turned out, and would like to do more in this genre.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Young adventurer in a dark temple with golden skull and tiki totems.

I wanted to create a an illustration as a sample to try to get work from young-adult fantasy book publishers, a market that I’d like to do more work in. I chose a scene with an adventurer in an Aztec-like jungle temple so I could draw some funny and creepy totems – and I even got to sneak a skull in there too! I like to try different styles and themes whenever I can – keeps things from getting stale. I’m happy with how this turned out, and would like to do more in this genre.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Strange Kids Club Action/Sci-Fi Poster Illustration

I was hired by Strange Kids Club Magazine to illustrated a promotional poster featuring characters from their upcoming magazine. I loved every second of working on this. If you’re strange like me, and born in the 80s, then I don’t need to explain what’s going on here. The concept revolved around a fictional character called Bronarr, Space Barbarian (!) – loosely based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons like Masters of the Universe, as well as camp classic 70s retro sci-fi/fantasy films like Hell Comes To Frogtown.

Client Testimonial:
Simply put, you nailed it!
-Rondal Scott III
Strange Kids Club Magazine, owner

You can view a video of the inking process here:

 

Sci-fi fantasy poster illustration with mutant frogs and strange heroes

I was hired by Strange Kids Club Magazine to illustrated a promotional poster featuring characters from their upcoming magazine. I loved every second of working on this. If you’re strange like me, and born in the 80s, then I don’t need to explain what’s going on here. The concept revolved around a fictional character called Bronarr, Space Barbarian (!) – loosely based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons like Masters of the Universe, as well as camp classic 70s retro sci-fi/fantasy films like Hell Comes To Frogtown.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Sci-fi fantasy poster illustration with mutant frogs and strange heroes

I was hired by Strange Kids Club Magazine to illustrated a promotional poster featuring characters from their upcoming magazine. I loved every second of working on this. If you’re strange like me, and born in the 80s, then I don’t need to explain what’s going on here. The concept revolved around a fictional character called Bronarr, Space Barbarian (!) – loosely based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons like Masters of the Universe, as well as camp classic 70s retro sci-fi/fantasy films like Hell Comes To Frogtown.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Sci-fi fantasy poster illustration with mutant frogs and strange heroes

I was hired by Strange Kids Club Magazine to illustrated a promotional poster featuring characters from their upcoming magazine. I loved every second of working on this. If you’re strange like me, and born in the 80s, then I don’t need to explain what’s going on here. The concept revolved around a fictional character called Bronarr, Space Barbarian (!) – loosely based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons like Masters of the Universe, as well as camp classic 70s retro sci-fi/fantasy films like Hell Comes To Frogtown.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Sci-fi fantasy poster illustration with mutant frogs and strange heroes

I was hired by Strange Kids Club Magazine to illustrated a promotional poster featuring characters from their upcoming magazine. I loved every second of working on this. If you’re strange like me, and born in the 80s, then I don’t need to explain what’s going on here. The concept revolved around a fictional character called Bronarr, Space Barbarian (!) – loosely based on 80s Saturday morning cartoons like Masters of the Universe, as well as camp classic 70s retro sci-fi/fantasy films like Hell Comes To Frogtown.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Dark Skull Album Cover for Brazilian Heavy Metal Band John Wayne

Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.”

Client Testimonial:
We are very happy with your great work!
-Rogerio Torres
John Wayne (Brazilian Heavy Metal Band)

You can purchase the album here:
https://www.facebook.com/BandaJohnWayne

Dark illustration of a skull, crow, and zombie for an album cover

Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.”
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Dark illustration of a skull, crow, and zombie for an album cover

Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.”
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Dark illustration of a skull, crow, and zombie for an album cover

Album cover I illustrated for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.”
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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Marlin and Boat T-Shirt

This is an illustration I created recently of a client’s boat in a coastal scene with a big marlin jumping out of the water. The design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing. I tried to handle the waves and water in my own style and played with adding a lot of detail and color variation.

This design is available for licensing:

Artwork Licensing

Client Testimonial:
Once again thank you for all your hard work and effort and I’m sure we will be doing more work in the future.
-Merton Oxha

Boating illustration of a marlin jumping out of the water

This is an illustration I created recently of a client’s boat in a coastal scene with a big marlin jumping out of the water. The design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing. I tried to handle the waves and water in my own style and played with adding a lot of detail and color variation. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Boating illustration of a marlin jumping out of the water

This is an illustration I created recently of a client’s boat in a coastal scene with a big marlin jumping out of the water. The design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing. I tried to handle the waves and water in my own style and played with adding a lot of detail and color variation. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Boating illustration of a marlin jumping out of the water

This is an illustration I created recently of a client’s boat in a coastal scene with a big marlin jumping out of the water. The design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing. I tried to handle the waves and water in my own style and played with adding a lot of detail and color variation. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Boating illustration of a marlin jumping out of the water

This is an illustration I created recently of a client’s boat in a coastal scene with a big marlin jumping out of the water. The design was set up for full-color direct-to-garment printing. I tried to handle the waves and water in my own style and played with adding a lot of detail and color variation. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Firefighter

Illustration of an angry Firefighter leprechaun wielding a fire axe on a maltese cross I illustrated for a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This design is available for licensing for apparel and other uses. Please contact flylanddesigns@gmail.com for information. Set up for Direct-To-Garment printing, or full-color simulated process silk-screen.

This design is available for licensing:

Artwork Licensing

Firefighter leprechaun with axe on a maltese cross

Illustration of an angry Firefighter leprechaun weilding a fire axe on a maltese cross illustrated for a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This design is available for licensing for apparel and other uses. Please contact flylanddesigns@gmail.com for information. Set up for Direct-To-Garment printing, or full-color simulated process silk-screen.

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Killer Bee with 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.

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:

Artwork Licensing

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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How to ink zombies for a laser-cut skateboard in Manga Studio

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.

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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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Mascot Logo Design for Commando Racing Gear

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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Sledge-Hammer Skeleton T-shirt Design

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:

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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

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Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

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Armageddon Disaster Album Cover Illustration

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

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Revco Eagle and Flag

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:

Artwork Licensing

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

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Ring Thip Thai Tea Packaging

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea.  They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets.

I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.

Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Bottle label design for tea featuring illustration.

I was recently hired by Ring Thip to reinvent their packaging for their Thai Tea. They wanted a bolder and more contemporary design, as they make a push to reach more retail markets. I created the label for their showcase Thai Tea product, as well as labels for the rest of their line.
I found this project to be very challenging, because the subject matter was so different, and I had limited space to make an impact.
Each flavor will have a different illustration emerging from the ring.

Click here to see more of my Illustrations.

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My top 3 favorite Freelance Illustration and Design Podcasts

Freelancing solo can be a pretty lonely gig. I try to keep in touch with other artists I’ve met to exchange tips and guidance (and also a lot of complaining and whining) – but everyone has a pretty busy schedule, and it can be hard to make time.

So I started listening to art and design podcasts, which are packed with useful direction and inspiration. I’ve learned more from listening to these shows about contracts, agents, clients, technique, pricing, copyrights, and more than I probably had ever known.  You can listen to these in iTunes, or straight from their websites.

Here are my top three favorites:
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1. Adventures in Design

http://www.aidpodcast.com/

Easily my favorite podcast in general, not just about design.  I have learned so much from these guys.  They are also incredibly funny, so it really makes the time fly while working listening to their commentary.  Their focus goes far beyond just gig posters (which both artists got their start in), and branches into illustration, graphic design, and most of all, the business of freelancing.  They are also brutally honest and candid.  They often interview very talented artists on the show as well, which brings in a lot of different perspectives.

And finally, you get the feeling that these guys are leaders in fighting for freelance artist’s rights –  defending against the horrors of design contests, spec work, low-pay, and other naughty things.
I highly recommend this – I recently discovered it, so I’m still catching up (I’m on episode 25).  The show is still ongoing.

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2. Big Illustration Party Time

http://illustrationparty.tumblr.com/

The format of this show is actually similar to Adventures in Design:  two talented artists with different but complimentary personalities talking shop about freelance illustration and design.  Unfortunately, the show is no longer ongoing, but there are 54 episodes which cover everything from artist agents, pricing, contracts, and other important things.  I find it so helpful because these are things that as freelancers we all need to know – yet they are difficult things to discuss with your peers because we are all at the same time colleagues and competitors.  What I take away the most after listening to this show is that no matter what level you are at currently, all freelance artists are fighting the same battles.

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3. Art & Story

This podcast is also no longer on-going, but there are almost 200 episodes in the archives.  This podcast explores freelance illustration from the comic book market perspective.  I don’t work much in that market, however, I still found their interviews and tips very helpful.

What are your favorites?

Please let me know in the comments – I’m sure I’m missing some good ones.

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Double-page spread editorial illustration

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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Brochure Illustrations for Elsevier

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

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Evil Dragon and Knight T-Shirt Design for Spiral Direct

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

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Jaguar Cartoon Sports Mascot

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.

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Hip-Hop skater T-Shirt Illustration

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

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Cyborg Welder T-Shirt Illustration

Client:

Bloomsfield Machine and Welding

Description:

T-Shirt illustration I created for a welding company showing a cyborg welder with a torch for an arm. This T-Shirt illustration was set up for direct-to-garment printing.

Cyborg Welder T-Shirt Illustration

Cyborg Welder T-Shirt Illustration

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Crossfit Comic Book Yoga Pants

Client:

CaptionWear

Description:

Comic book illustration I created for a series of all-over prints for Yoga pants designed for CrossFit. This was a really fun and challenging project, because I had to come up with a design that would look good wrapped around a leg, and seen from all angles.

Crossfit Comic Book Yoga Pants

Crossfit Comic Book Yoga Pants

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Gangster Mascot Illustration

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.

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Zombie Apocalypse Vodka Poster

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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PCI Prining Bloodhound Shirt

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

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Skeleton Rider Patriot T-Shirt Design

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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The Parish Bar Hero

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

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Rasta Lion for Concentrated Apparel

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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Ricky And The Broken Box

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.

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Native American Warrior T-Shirt Design

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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Moore 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.

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

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Kush Canvas Mascot

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 Vaping eJuice

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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Tiki Man T-Shirt Design For Restaurant

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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Logo Design for Recording Studio

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.. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com©Brian Allen

Pig Pimpin Muppets Parody T-Shirt

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

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

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Angel and Demon Wings MMA T-Shirt design

Client:

Dark Horse Fightwear

Description:

T-Shirt design I created for the MMA apparel company, Dark Horse Apparel, featuring a set of demon and angel wings on the back. I’ve seen T-Shirt designs with wings on the back before that I really liked, so I tried to approach this one by adding my own stylistic input wherever I could. I put most of that into the abstract handling of the “spine” down the back.

This design was set up for silk-screening with 4 colors.

T-Shirt illustration of demon and angel wings for MMA apparel company

T-Shirt illustration of demon and angel wings for MMA apparel company

T-Shirt illustration of demon and angel wings for MMA apparel company

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Skeleton Warrior Biker T-Shirt

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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Nuke Proof Tools

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

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Airbrush Skeleton T-Shirt Illustration

Client:

Explicit Airbrush

Description:

T-Shirt design I illustrated of a skeleton with dual airbrushes for the awesome airbrush shop Explicit Airbrush. The client and owner of the shop is an artist himself, so I had a lot of fun as our collective minds grew this illustration. This design is set up for Direct-to-garment printing.

T-Shirt illustration of a evil skeleton with airbrushes and smoke

T-Shirt illustration of a evil skeleton with airbrushes and smoke

T-Shirt illustration of a evil skeleton with airbrushes and smoke

T-Shirt illustration of a evil skeleton with airbrushes and smoke

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Editorial Caricature magazine spread illustration

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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