I drew this artwork for a series of official Tony Hawk skateboards designed for a younger audience. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love drawing Tiki characters, so I jumped all over this beach theme.
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Mermaid serving drinks on the beach at sunset surrounded by tiki totems.
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Psychedelic tiki head with butterflies and skulls.
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Psychedelic Tiki Head with the sun and third eye.
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King Triton the ruler of the sea is hanging out with all his sea creature friends and tiki friends.
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Various tiki totem designs in
This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/
Client:
Simon Rivers
Description:
A private collector commissioned me to paint this one-of-a-kind tiki totem skateboard deck in acrylic on wood.
I designed the different tiki heads digitally in Clip Studio Paint, and then transferred the sketch to the board using carbon paper. Using acrylics, I blocked in the colors and began adding highlights and shadows. Then, when all the colors were added (which was the most time consuming part of the process), I painted the line work with a brush and black ink. The client was so much fun to work with – he wanted the entire thing to be a surprise, so he never saw any sketches or progress shots. I don’t do a lot of traditional painting, so I was unsure how it would turn out, but I’m very happy with it.
Client:
Diamond Wraps
Description:
This wrap design I created using my tiki artwork won first place in a vehicle wrap competition 360 Carshow!
Diamond wraps did a hell of a great job printing this on vinyl and wrapping their beautiful truck in the design. They even customized an amazing bamboo truck bed that looks just beautiful. Using their photos and measurements, I created a template of the vehicle, and carefully designed the text and artwork layout to fill the unique shape of this low-rider truck. So proud to have won first place!
Client Testimonial:
Thanks again, Brian. I’ve been following you for a long time and have wanted to get this done through you forever, so it’s definitely and honor to have you be a part of this project.
-Jesse Jacobs
Owner, Diamond Wraps
Client:
Wayne Harvey
Description:
Logo for a gaming company called Tiki Tantrum I created of a tiki chief holding a shrunken head.
This job was perfect for me, since I love drawing tiki art so much. The client really dug the style of another tiki character I had created, so I tried my best to expand on that and make it the best one I’ve done so far. The logo is being used as the intro screen on several games and apps developed but he company.
Client Testimonial:
I’m absolutely in love with it. Consider it a job well done!
-Wayne Harvey
Tiki Tantrum, CEO
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Client:
Michael Jordan
Description:
I was hired to create this logo for the outdoor sports outfitter, H20 Sports Zone, of a tiki chief riding a paddle board on the ocean.
I love working with tiki characters and making them do fun things – paddle-boarding has become hugely popular, so it was fun to draw him doing that. The logo was created both in color and black and white so that it would be useable in many different applications.
Client Testimonial:
Oh Wow, it looks sick. Thank you!
-Michael Jordan
Owner, H2O Sports Zone
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Description:
Trippy psychedelic and colorful illustration of an evil tiki mask with mushrooms growing out of his brain and visions of faraway places swirling in the background. The design was for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition. If you haven’t heard of it, basically russefeiring involves an entire class of Norwegian students renting a bus (a Russebuss), painting every inch of it with really cool street art, and then partying in it night and day for an entire month during graduation. The different classes wear their designs ever where they go as they clash with rival classes. I’ve done a bunch of these now, and really enjoy it.
Client:
Personal
Description:
An evil magical tiki mask surrounded by psychedelic imagery and visions of faraway places and things.
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A skateboard design featuring aztec tiki totems!
One of three awesome tiki totem skateboard designs I did! Collect ’em all.
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© Brian Allen 2017
T-Shirt template illustration I created of a parrot surrounded by tikis standing on a beach.
You can license the artwork here:
© Brian Allen 2017
© Brian Allen 2017
Fun Tiki head logo design I created for a really cool company specializing in hand-carved solid wood jewelry displays.
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen
Beach Shrimp Festival T-Shirt Design
Client:
Model Tees
Fun limited color silkscreen t-shirt I created for a Shrimp Gumbo festival in Alabama featuring a handsome shrimp serenading a beautiful shrimps and the rest of the beach-goers.
The design was a fun challenge because the client liked my colorful full-color beach designs, and wanted something similar. But we could only use a limited silk-screen palette. I used halftones to cheat on some colors. We chose to draw the scene at night to make it unique to the previous year’s designs.
Client:
Bongjour
Description:
I illustrated this t-shirt design for Bongjour in conjunction with the popular Chief Greenbud to celebrate his song “It’s 4:20 Somewhere,” a parody of Jimmy Buffet’s tune. The design was printed as full-color direct to garment. For this design, I tried a new technique: instead of inking the design, I just scanned in my pencil drawing (which was done on paper) and colored the piece underneath the pencils. I’m pretty happy with the result – it gives it a more realistic, and vibrant, and softer feel.
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This video shows how to digitally paint a colorful tiki head using my new set of custom Manga Studio brushes available for download for only $2.99.
100+ Brushes Available for $2.99 here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
Per request, I slowed this video down and added commentary to walk you through step-by-step the process I use to color a piece of artwork.
You’ll also hear tips on:
-Using the comic book flats method to color under lineart
-Using the Reference Layer tool in Manga Studio 5
-How to choose a proper color scheme from reference
-Limiting your color palette from the beginning
-What size and resolution you should work at in Manga Studio 5
-Why you should be careful not to zoom in too far into your illustration while working
-Viewing your artwork in a smaller, separate window to get a better composition
-How to color your lineart to add interest to your illustration
-Adding texture to a digital painting
-Adding sharp highlights to your pieces in the last step to increase interest
-Not being afraid to change the colors of your piece if they’re not working
I hope you find it helpful!
Please post your questions in the comments.
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This video shows how to digitally paint a colorful tiki head using my new set of custom Manga Studio brushes available for download for only $2.99.
100+ Brushes Available for $2.99 here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
Per request, I slowed this video down and added commentary to walk you through step-by-step the process I use to ink a piece of artwork.
You’ll also hear tips on:
-How to ink digitally from a pencil drawing in Manga Studio 5
-Converting pencil drawing to blue line for easier inking
-Always have a second window of your artwork open zoomed out at a small size
-What brush settings and brush presets I use when inking
-Start with the outlines or key lines when inking, and then go back in and add rendering and shading.
-Using the feathering technique to shape unique line work.
-Inking with quick, fluid motions to produce more natural, expressive lines
-Recommendation of the Razer Nostromo gaming pad for digital artists
-How to use the Lasso Fill tool in Manga Studio to create expressive ink shapes
-Being careful not too add too much detail and rendering – remember that you need to leave room for the coloring!
I hope you find it helpful! Please post questions in the comments.
Description:
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 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 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 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 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:
To see a process video of how I colored this design, please visit:
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
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
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
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
This is a fun illustration I created of a tiki man riding a dirtbike for the brand Accidental Broadcast. The brand centers around a popular Youtube personality, Kalani Prince, who films the island of Hawaii from the back of his dirtbike.
Kalani gave me a lot of freedom with the design. Since this was the brand’s first design, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce his personality as this Tiki character, with an attractive hula girl hanging tight.
I also designed the a logo to match the design for his brand.
Local T-Shrits
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.
Local T-Shrits
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.
T-Shirt illustration I created for Design By Humans of a Tiki Man holding a skull and a dead crow. I’ve been trying to make more time for fun personal products like this.
Purchase the T-Shirt here from Design By Humans:
http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/men/tiki-man/30399/
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