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Vanishing Point Tribute Russ Logo

Inspired by the iconic movie Vanishing Point’s vintage styled poster, this piece takes the drama further with attack helicopters and chasing police!The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

October 3, 2019/by Brian Allen

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Mario Parody Trading Cards

Client:

Gloupy, Antoine Pizel

Description:

Gloupy, a trading card company in France, hired me to create these parody illustrations of Mario, Peach, and Bowser as if they were survivors of a dystopian apocalyptic future in the mushroom kingdom.

September 3, 2019/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Jaybo Tribute Russ Logo

In a tribute to the Jay-Z animated music video of the same name, this logo features the titular character with a cigar. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it. To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

May 30, 2019/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Game of Thrones Bam Box Illustration

Client:

The Bam Box

Description:

So excited to share this Game of Thrones illustration I created for Bam Box, featuring Daenerys Targaryen and the Night King and their dragons.

Every month, the geek loot box company, Bam Box, sends out awesome surprise packages to their subscribers featuring artwork and other merch from the latest pop culture obsessions. They gave me a ton of freedom with this commission. I thought it would be cool to draw the two characters and their dragons as opposing forces, and highlight the blue and red dicotomy of fire vs. ice. When I was finished, I signed close to a 1000 of the prints to be sent in their loot box.

March 31, 2019/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Evil Dead 2 Necronomicon T-Shirt

Client:

Cavity Colors

Description:

Cavity Colors hired me to create this officially licensed t-shirt illustration of the Book of the Dead, the Necronomicon, from one of my favorite horror movies ever, Evil Dead 2.

I took great care to make the illustration look like the specific book from the movie (the books all look slightly different in all the other movies). I made sure to use limited colors so it would silk-screen nicely. Very happy with how this turned out!

Client Testimonial:

I’m so excited for this design. Looks so good!

-Aaron Crawford

Art Director, Cavity Colors

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March 29, 2019/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Breaking Bad Pinball Playfield Illustration

Client:

Tim Fife

Description:

A private collector hired me to completely redesign his pinball playfield with a custom Breaking Bad theme.

We started the process by photographing the original Judge Dredd pinball table, and scanning it into the computer. I then started carefully drawing the different Breaking Bad characters into positions that would make sense for the game. I tried to draw as many characters as I could fit, like Gus Fring, Hank, Jesse Pinman, Mike, Saul Goodman, Skyler, Tuco, and of course, Heisenberg. The client had a bunch of great ideas, such as adding in the pink teddy bear, and the fly that drove Walter White on a frantic quest around the lab to extinguish it.

After the illustrations were complete, I laid out all the text, arrows, and ramps.

The project was insanely time-consuming, but I’m very proud of it. It will now be carefully printed onto the wood. Can’t wait to see it as part of a the whole Breaking Bad custom pinball cabinet!

March 23, 2019/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Tarantino Films Tribute Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

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December 12, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Mario Brothers Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

Purchase as an Art Print

December 9, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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X-Men Parody Tribute Russ Bus Logo

Description:

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

December 6, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Monsters Inc. Zombie Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

Another parody of Pixar’s Monsters Inc., except this time as zombies! The monsters are now even more horrific with melting flesh and evil eyes,

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

November 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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The Shining Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

An awesome tribute and parody to the infamous “The Shining” Stephen King book and film. The iconic twins in matching blue dresses stare impassively alongside a full moon, axe murderer, psychic boy, and the words ‘redeem’ written in blood. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

November 21, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Monsters Inc. Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

Parody illustration featuring a bevy of the fun and colorful monster characters from Pixar’s Monster Inc.!

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

November 12, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Casper Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

Casper explores his dark side in this fun parody illustration featuring Casper and a group of ghouls on a dark moonlit night. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

October 17, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Flintstones Parody Russ Bus Logo

Description:

Fun parody of the characters from the Flintstones cartoon show packed into Fred’s vehicle, ready to go to war! The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

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October 5, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Flintstones Parody

Client:

Personal

Description:

Parody illustration of the crew from classic TV cartoon The Flintstones crammed into Fred’s iconic foot-powered vehicle.

This artwork is available for licensing:

Artwork Licensing

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September 28, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Cartoon Parody Funny Zombie Logo Design

A veritable smorgasborg of cartoon characters, and in true Flyland Designs style: zombified!

This pre-existing artwork is available for licensing, for most uses.

All of the images are high-resolution, at least 14 inches tall/wide, and are separated from their backgrounds.

Once you purchase a license to an image, I will send you a layered Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator file (depending on the type of artwork), along with a licensing agreement.

I can also modify the images (ie. place them on templates, add your logo, change colors) for an additional fee.

All text can be modified!

Available for licensing here: https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/

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May 25, 2018/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Thug goofy parody sketch

Parody sketch I’m inking of a thug Goofy in Manga Studio 5

September 13, 2017/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Sirkus Kim #2

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

A fun parody illustration of Kim Jong-Un pressing the red button I did for a Russ group.
The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

July 6, 2017/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Hakkenbakkeskogen

I had fun doing this illustration of parody Norwegian Cartoon. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

July 4, 2017/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Sirkus KimKim Jong-Un, Circus, Russ, Logo, Parody,

A fun parody illustration of Kim Jong-Un Riding a Unicorn I did for a Russ group.
The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

July 1, 2017/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Sesame Street Russ Logo

A Parody Illustration of the Sesame Street characters as a street gang. I did this parody Illustration of a Russ Group.

The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Rick and Morty Official T-Shirt Illustration

Rick and Morty Parody surrounded by all the evil characters from their show.
Accessorize your Morty and get swifty with this detailed and dark tribute to the greatest dimension traversing duo, Rick and Morty. Featuring creatures that defy all logic. 100 years Rick and Morty!
Rick and Morty RIck and Morty Rick-and-Morty-Art-Print-signed

Client:

Personal

Description:

Accessorize your Morty and get swifty with this detailed and dark tribute to the greatest dimension traversing duo, Rick and Morty. Featuring creatures that defy all logic. 100 years Rick and Morty!

This was created for an official Rick and Morty design contest, and the design won third place! The shirt will be available for sale in the official Rick and Morty outlets. I’m super-thrilled to have my artwork hand-picked by the creators of one of my favorite shows. In addition to the prize money, I’ll also be getting a sweet Rick and Morty comic book autographed by the creators!

November 26, 2016/2 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Trump Zombie T-Shirt

trump-zombie-animated

Client:

Personal

Description:

This t-shirt design is going to be HUGE!

Nothing can stop The Drumpf – not even death!

Make your wardrobe GREAT AGAIN with this killer Trump tribute (Trumpute?) and be the coolest kid at your next rally! If you are sued while wearing this shirt, Donald will pay your legal fees.

This zombified billionaire was illustrated in Clip Studio Paint and silk-screened in 6 glorious colors that will make you win every time.

This t-shirt design is going to be HUGE!

Nothing can stop Trump – not even death!

Make your wardrobe GREAT AGAIN with this killer Trump tribute and be the coolest kid at your next rally!

You can purchase it here:

https://www.rageon.com/a/users/TheArtofBrianAllen

November 5, 2016/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Notorious BIG Zombie

Client:

Sean Jolly

Description:

I got to test my zombie crafting skills on this parody of the Notorious BIG for a hip-hop apparel line.

Always a fun challenge to try to capture someone’s likeness – before ripping their face away in decay! We set up the design for limited color silk-screen.

Check out more of my T-Shirt designs here.

October 3, 2016/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

News

Dumb and Dumber Zombie Tribute T-Shirt available at TeeFury

My Dumb and Dumber Zombie tribute shirt has been chosen to be featured as a Silk-Screen print for the first time on TeeFury.com!

Guaranteed to be better than the movie!

Only 17 bucks – hope you pick one up if you like this design, thanks!
http://www.teefury.com/dead-and-deader

October 28, 2015/1 Comment/by Brian Allen

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Dumb and Dumber Zombie Tribute Illustration Process

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

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

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

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

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

Inks

Ink Work-in-progress

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

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

Detail shot of a pretty bird…pretty bird.

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

Detail image

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

T-Shirt Mockup

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

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Full-Color Version

6-Color Silk-Screen Version

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November 18, 2014/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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

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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.

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

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October 2, 2014/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Cheech and Chong Zombies speed painting turtorial

Check out this parody T-Shirt for Marijuana Zombie, featuring Cheech and Chong from Up In Smoke as zombies. Even after death these guys know how to party. Produced in two different color schemes, for a dark and light shirt. Set up for silk-screening, four colors.

The shirt is available for purchase at www.marijuanazombie.com.

Behind the Scenes:

Here’s some sneak peaks at how the shirt was created, from the artwork to the actual screen printing process.

Check out this video of my process drawing the shirt:

If the video is not playing correctly, you can also view it here: http://youtu.be/f1yAxi60E2M

Closeup shots of the shirt just after being silk-screened:

The shirts were silk-screened by the awesome Traxler Custom T-Shirts.

They did an amazing job with the artwork. Here are some pics showing their work in progress on the shirt:

Link:

Purchase the shirt here.

Testimonial:

Brian is amazing! I consider myself very fortunate to have had the pleasure of doing business with him and look forward to continuing in the future. To say that I have been satisfied with his work is an understatement. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of his work.

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About Flyland Designs:

Flyland Designs is a freelance illustration studio founded in 2006 by illustrator and graphic designer, Brian Allen. With over 10 years of industry experience, Allen has designed mascots, apparel, retail packaging and book and album covers for clients including Hard Rock Café, Jostens, Hasbro, American Greetings and Half Time. Allen’s creative aesthetic attracts children and adults alike. For more information, visit www.flylanddesigns.com.

December 1, 2013/6 Comments/by Brian Allen