October 2015 - Flyland Designs, Freelance Illustration and Graphic Design by Brian Allen -

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Happy Halloween! The end of the #Inktober challenge has arrived, and I DID it – I drew and posted an ink drawing every day this month.Thanks so much for all the positive comments, and for sticking with me – I always hate to bombard people with posts. Question: Which of the 31 sketches I posted was your favorite?I absolutely need to make this part of my daily routine – I forgot how much fun it is to draw just for drawing's sake.#inktober #clown #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Happy Halloween! The end of the #Inktober challenge has arrived, and I DID it – I drew and posted an ink drawing every day this month.Thanks so much for all the positive comments, and for sticking with me – I always hate to bombard people with posts. Question: Which of the 31 sketches I posted was your favorite?I absolutely need to make this part of my daily routine – I forgot how much fun it is to draw just for drawing's sake.#inktober #clown #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 31, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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I just got these vinyl die-cut stickers printed from the awesome folks at #VinylDisorder – They are available in my shop – a set of 3 for five bucks. Freddy, Leatherface, and Nosferatu in all their horror movie glory.https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/#horror #freddy #leatherface #nosferatu #stickers#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

I just got these vinyl die-cut stickers printed from the awesome folks at #VinylDisorder – They are available in my shop – a set of 3 for five bucks. Freddy, Leatherface, and Nosferatu in all their horror movie glory.https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/#horror #freddy #leatherface #nosferatu #stickers#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 30, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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I sketched this squirrely mad scientist in pen and ink for day 29 of #Inktober.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

I sketched this squirrely mad scientist in pen and ink for day 29 of #Inktober.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 29, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Here's the latest illustration I created for a documentary about horror and heavy metal – Regan from the Exorcist. If you have some time to kill, go google the behind the scenes history behind the Exorcist films – it's like the whole series was cursed.#horror #monster #excorcist #art #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme

Here's the latest illustration I created for a documentary about horror and heavy metal – Regan from the Exorcist. If you have some time to kill, go google the behind the scenes history behind the Exorcist films – it's like the whole series was cursed.#horror #monster #excorcist #art #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 29, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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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 new movie!Only 17 bucks – hope you pick one up if you like this design, thanks!http://www.teefury.com/dead-and-deader#teefury #tshirt #dumbanddumber #zombie #funny #brianallen #flylanddesigns

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 new movie!Only 17 bucks – hope you pick one up if you like this design, thanks!http://www.teefury.com/dead-and-deader#teefury #tshirt #dumbanddumber #zombie #funny #brianallen #flylanddesigns Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 28, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Just a couple days away from the end of the #Inktober challenge, and it looks like I'm going to make it (and not miss a day). Here's a nice drawing of a guy who looks like Abe Lincoln for absolutely no reason at all.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Just a couple days away from the end of the #Inktober challenge, and it looks like I'm going to make it (and not miss a day). Here's a nice drawing of a guy who looks like Abe Lincoln for absolutely no reason at all.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 28, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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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On the 27th Day of #Inktober , my pen brush brought to me, some kind of weird naked creature with bad teeth and misshapen head.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

On the 27th Day of #Inktober , my pen brush brought to me, some kind of weird naked creature with bad teeth and misshapen head.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 27, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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It's Day 26 of the #Inktober challenge, and it's time of a big angry screaming flaming head. Long overdue I think.Would love to make a tshirt from this.#inktober #ink #face #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

It's Day 26 of the #Inktober challenge, and it's time of a big angry screaming flaming head. Long overdue I think.Would love to make a tshirt from this.#inktober #ink #face #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 26, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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(shoot forgot to post this last night) Back to back #tiki ink drawings for #Inktober ! This was a concept I had sketched out a while ago and always wanted to bring it to life. I really dig this idea – I might take this further and make it into a t-shirt design at some point.#inktober #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

(shoot forgot to post this last night) Back to back #tiki ink drawings for #Inktober ! This was a concept I had sketched out a while ago and always wanted to bring it to life. I really dig this idea – I might take this further and make it into a t-shirt design at some point.#inktober #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 26, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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(oops, forgot to post this yrsterday) Here's my ink drawing for the 24th day of #inktober – STILL haven't missed a day! This #tiki head drawing was found in the dense jungles of South America.#inktober #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

(oops, forgot to post this yrsterday) Here's my ink drawing for the 24th day of #inktober – STILL haven't missed a day! This #tiki head drawing was found in the dense jungles of South America.#inktober #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 25, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Peddling a pop-up book I created with my super talented brother Keith Allen and Grandma Joanne DeFiore in #RehobothBeach at the #SeawitchFestival#popupbook #art #beach

Peddling a pop-up book I created with my super talented brother Keith Allen and Grandma Joanne DeFiore in #RehobothBeach at the #SeawitchFestival#popupbook #art #beach Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 24, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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For day 23 of the #Inktober challenge, I drew this ink drawing of a bookish squid monster. I'm not sure why, but this is one of my favorites for the whole month. Thanks for all the positive feedback, people!#inktober #squid #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

For day 23 of the #Inktober challenge, I drew this ink drawing of a bookish squid monster. I'm not sure why, but this is one of my favorites for the whole month. Thanks for all the positive feedback, people!#inktober #squid #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 23, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Tutorials / Tips

Digital inking Movie Monsters in Manga Studio 5 (with commentary)

How to digitally ink in Manga Studio 5 – Horror movie monsters and heavy metal character designs.

I illustrated this dark detailed illustration of an epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more for a documentary on the history of Metal and Horror.

I was hired by Producer Mike Schiff of M.A.S. Productions to create an illustration of some of the most iconic figures in horror and heavy metal engaging in an epic battle. The image was used to promote a documentary they produced which explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

The documentary features interviews with Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, plus a ton of other heavy metal stars, along with huge names in the horror industry. It was so great getting the chance to illustrate these iconic figures, including Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammet, and more. Pieces of the illustration were also used for an animation promoting the documentary.

Client Testimonial:
Incredible job on this. I knew you’d create something amazing , and holy crap is this good.
-Mike Schiff
Mas Productions

See clips from the documentary here:
http://www.metalhorror.com/

Support their Indiegogo campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-history-of-metal-and-horror#/story

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This video uses a custom set of 100 Manga Studio 5 brushes available for purchase here for $2.99:

Custom Manga Studio 5 and Clip Studio Paint Brushes

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MUSIC BY:
Roadside Funeral
Special thanks to the talented Jeremy Bratton for allowing me to use the tunes from his band’s new self-titled album. If you dig the tunes, please purchase here: https://roadsidefuneral.bandcamp.com/releases

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

Home

Follow me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/brianallen.flylanddesigns

October 22, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Day 22 of #Inktober has arrived, and it's time to draw more scary clowns.#inktober #clown #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Day 22 of #Inktober has arrived, and it's time to draw more scary clowns.#inktober #clown #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 22, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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For Day 21 of #Inktober , I came up with this adorable little creature serving up sushi. Makes sense to me. Drawn with a Pentel Brush pen.#inktober #sushi #ink #sketch #brush #pentel #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

For Day 21 of #Inktober , I came up with this adorable little creature serving up sushi. Makes sense to me. Drawn with a Pentel Brush pen.#inktober #sushi #ink #sketch #brush #pentel #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 21, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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NOSFERATU!!! Here's an illustration I created in #MangaStudio of the greatest vampire ever for a huge illustration I created recently. So psyched about this project,Illustration by Brian Allen www.flylanddesigns.com #nosferatu #art #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme

NOSFERATU!!! Here's an illustration I created in #MangaStudio of the greatest vampire ever for a huge illustration I created recently. So psyched about this project,Illustration by Brian Allen www.flylanddesigns.com #nosferatu #art #digital #mangastudio #illustration #instaart #instaartwork #instaartist #instaartpop #artist #artshow #creative #artwork #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 20, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Tutorials / Tips

Digital coloring and painting Movie Monsters in Manga Studio 5 (with commentary)

FULL COMMENTARY WALK-THROUGH on how to color under line-art in Manga Studio 5

I illustrated this dark detailed illustration of an epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more for a documentary on the history of Metal and Horror.

I was hired by Producer Mike Schiff of M.A.S. Productions to create an illustration of some of the most iconic figures in horror and heavy metal engaging in an epic battle. The image was used to promote a documentary they produced which explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

The documentary features interviews with Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, plus a ton of other heavy metal stars, along with huge names in the horror industry. It was so great getting the chance to illustrate these iconic figures, including Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammet, and more. Pieces of the illustration were also used for an animation promoting the documentary.

Client Testimonial:
Incredible job on this. I knew you’d create something amazing , and holy crap is this good.
-Mike Schiff
Mas Productions

See clips from the documentary here:
http://www.metalhorror.com/

Support their Indiegogo campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-history-of-metal-and-horror#/story

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This video uses a custom set of 100 Manga Studio 5 brushes available for purchase here for $2.99:

Custom Manga Studio 5 and Clip Studio Paint Brushes

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MUSIC BY:
Roadside Funeral
Special thanks to the talented Jeremy Bratton for allowing me to use the tunes from his band’s new self-titled album. If you dig the tunes, please purchase here: https://roadsidefuneral.bandcamp.com/releases

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

Home

Follow me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/brianallen.flylanddesigns

October 20, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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For #inktober 20th, I wanted to draw something completely different, so I sketched out this tough bionic superhero chick. I'm ready do discuss movie rights.#inktober #superhero #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

For #inktober 20th, I wanted to draw something completely different, so I sketched out this tough bionic superhero chick. I'm ready do discuss movie rights.#inktober #superhero #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 20, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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#Inktober 19 is here, and so am I. I drew up this buck-toothed vampire inspired by Nosferatu with a Pentel pocket brush pen.#inktober #vampire #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

#Inktober 19 is here, and so am I. I drew up this buck-toothed vampire inspired by Nosferatu with a Pentel pocket brush pen.#inktober #vampire #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 19, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Day 18 of #Inktober and #Drawlloween – My brain wasn't working today, so I decided to draw my go-to idea when I'm out of ideas: the tiki #mask. Thanks for all the encouraging support!#inktober #drawlloween #mask #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Day 18 of #Inktober and #Drawlloween – My brain wasn't working today, so I decided to draw my go-to idea when I'm out of ideas: the tiki #mask. Thanks for all the encouraging support!#inktober #drawlloween #mask #tiki #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 18, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Happy #Inktober and #Drawlloween ! This is a drawing of one of the most feared and mysterious #demons in the darkest depths of the underworld. His friends call him Frank.#inktober #Drawlloween #demon #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Happy #Inktober and #Drawlloween ! This is a drawing of one of the most feared and mysterious #demons in the darkest depths of the underworld. His friends call him Frank.#inktober #Drawlloween #demon #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 17, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Here's something I created recently in Manga Studio for a client who created a documentary about the history of Horror and Metal. SO MUCH FUN. #leatherface #horror #texaschainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's something I created recently in Manga Studio for a client who created a documentary about the history of Horror and Metal. SO MUCH FUN. #leatherface #horror #texaschainsaw #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 16, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Horror Movie and Heavy Metal Character Designs

Client:

M.A.S. Productions

Description:

I illustrated this dark detailed illustration of an epic battle between Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, The Excorsist, Frankenstein, Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Corey Taylor, and more for a documentary on the history of Metal and Horror.

I was hired by Producer Mike Schiff of M.A.S. Productions to create an illustration of some of the most iconic figures in horror and heavy metal engaging in an epic battle. The image was used to promote a documentary they produced which explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

The documentary features interviews with Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, plus a ton of other heavy metal stars, along with huge names in the horror industry. It was so great getting the chance to illustrate these iconic figures, including Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Kirk Hammet, and more. Pieces of the illustration were also used for an animation promoting the documentary.

Client Testimonial:

Incredible job on this. I knew you’d create something amazing , and holy crap is this good.

-Mike Schiff

Mas Productions

See clips from the documentary here:

http://www.metalhorror.com/

Support their Iniegogo campaign:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-history-of-metal-and-horror#/story

Horror movie and Heavy Metal character design

Character Design Illustration of horror movie monsters Freddy, Leatherface, Nosferatu, fighting heavy metal starts Kirk Hammet, Ozzy, Alice Cooper.

October 16, 2015/2 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Day 16 of #Inktober is here, and I still haven't missed a day. Though I've had to spend less time on some of these than I had wanted. Today's drawing is an angry fish. Thanks for all the great feedback and support with these, means a lot!#inktober #ink #fish #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Day 16 of #Inktober is here, and I still haven't missed a day. Though I've had to spend less time on some of these than I had wanted. Today's drawing is an angry fish. Thanks for all the great feedback and support with these, means a lot!#inktober #ink #fish #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 16, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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This drawing I did for #Inktober Day 15 shows another one of my early sources of inspiration – Todd McFarlane from Spawn. This wasn't meant to look like the Violator character when I started drawing, but it turned out that way. Pro Drawing Tip: If your character isn't looking great, stick a cigar in his mouth. Problem solved.#inktober #ink #sketch #clown #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

This drawing I did for #Inktober Day 15 shows another one of my early sources of inspiration – Todd McFarlane from Spawn. This wasn't meant to look like the Violator character when I started drawing, but it turned out that way. Pro Drawing Tip: If your character isn't looking great, stick a cigar in his mouth. Problem solved.#inktober #ink #sketch #clown #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 15, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Here's my illustration of Freddy for a horror documentary I'm working on for a client.#freddy #horror #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Here's my illustration of Freddy for a horror documentary I'm working on for a client.#freddy #horror #mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 14, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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#Inktober 14th's drawing seems to be a bit inspired by John Kricfalusi (Ren and Stimpy) – such an amazing artist.#inktober #ink #sketch #clown #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

#Inktober 14th's drawing seems to be a bit inspired by John Kricfalusi (Ren and Stimpy) – such an amazing artist.#inktober #ink #sketch #clown #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 14, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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For day 13 of #Inktober, I drew this fat little creature. Why do all the characters I draw have horrible teeth?#inktober #ink #alien #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

For day 13 of #Inktober, I drew this fat little creature. Why do all the characters I draw have horrible teeth?#inktober #ink #alien #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 13, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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#Inktober 12th! I'm happy to say that I haven't missed a day yet. It's sometimes a little painful coming up with something new to draw everyday.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #nailthroughthehead #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

#Inktober 12th! I'm happy to say that I haven't missed a day yet. It's sometimes a little painful coming up with something new to draw everyday.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #nailthroughthehead #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 12, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Commando Racing Gear – Stroke Me

I created this fun t-shirt design for Commando Racing Gear – a hardcore skeleton! We went through a couple different [and equally exciting] designs but eventually settled on this one. I had a lot of fun with this!

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

Click here to see more of my Dark Illustrations

October 12, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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#Inktober 11th! I'm happy to say that I haven't missed a day yet. Today's theme is giant monsters brushing their teeth with trees. Here's what I came up with.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

#Inktober 11th! I'm happy to say that I haven't missed a day yet. Today's theme is giant monsters brushing their teeth with trees. Here's what I came up with.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 11, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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And on the 10th day of #Inktober – Not sure what happened here, just sketching a blob alien with the robot equivalent of skinny jeans. #inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #drawlloween #alien#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

And on the 10th day of #Inktober – Not sure what happened here, just sketching a blob alien with the robot equivalent of skinny jeans. #inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #drawlloween #alien#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 10, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Commando Racing Gear – Balls Out

I created this fun t-shirt design for Commando Racing Gear – a hardcore skeleton! We went through a couple different [and equally exciting] designs but eventually settled on this one. I had a lot of fun with this!

Client Testimonial:
If you were closer, I’d hug you!!! We absolutely love it.
-Steve Kanner
Commando Racing Gear

ngry 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

ngry 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

ngry 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

ngry 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

ngry 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

ngry 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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October 10, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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It's the 9th of #Inktober! I was trying to do a little something different, inspired by the mech ink drawings of Jake Parker, the artist that started this whole nonsense.#robot #ink #bunny #art#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

It's the 9th of #Inktober! I was trying to do a little something different, inspired by the mech ink drawings of Jake Parker, the artist that started this whole nonsense.#robot #ink #bunny #art#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 9, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

#Inktober Day 8! Building sandcastles with my favorite zombie was always something I enjoyed as a kid.#beach #ink #zombie #art#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

#Inktober Day 8! Building sandcastles with my favorite zombie was always something I enjoyed as a kid.#beach #ink #zombie #art#illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 8, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Stanford Tree The Thinker T-Shirt

I was hired by an apparel brand creating a series of T-Shirts featuring the unofficial football mascot of Stanford, the Stanford Tree! I was asked to design the mascot sitting in a pose inspired by The Thinker, with the rock replaced by a crumpled Notre Dame mascot. If you want a drawing challenge, try making a tree look mean. It’s not easy! Trees are usually pretty pleasant.

Stanford Tree Mascot illustrated in Heisman pose for t-shirt.

I was hired by an apparel brand creating a series of T-Shirts featuring the unofficial football mascot of Stanford, the Stanford Tree! I was asked to design the mascot sitting in a pose inspired by The Thinker, with the rock replaced by a crumpled Notre Dame mascot. If you want a drawing challenge, try making a tree look mean. It’s not easy! Trees are usually pretty pleasant.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

Stanford Tree Mascot illustrated in Heisman pose for t-shirt.

I was hired by an apparel brand creating a series of T-Shirts featuring the unofficial football mascot of Stanford, the Stanford Tree! I was asked to design the mascot sitting in a pose inspired by The Thinker, with the rock replaced by a crumpled Notre Dame mascot. If you want a drawing challenge, try making a tree look mean. It’s not easy! Trees are usually pretty pleasant.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com

October 8, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

Day 7 of #Inktober is here! Curse of the Coppertone Mummy! This is the most fun I've had drawing a mummy butt in years.#ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #mummy#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Day 7 of #Inktober is here! Curse of the Coppertone Mummy! This is the most fun I've had drawing a mummy butt in years.#ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #mummy#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 7, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

#Inktober Day 6! I brushed out this witch broom-surfing on a wave – witches rarely get to show off their beach bodies.#witch #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

#Inktober Day 6! I brushed out this witch broom-surfing on a wave – witches rarely get to show off their beach bodies.#witch #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 6, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

Day 5 of #Inktober! This is a little throwback to a clown face I used to draw a lot when i didn't know what else to draw. I did a painting of it too a long time ago, which was quite terrible.#ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #clown#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Day 5 of #Inktober! This is a little throwback to a clown face I used to draw a lot when i didn't know what else to draw. I did a painting of it too a long time ago, which was quite terrible.#ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #clown#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 5, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

Day 4 of the #Inktober challenge! Vampire on the beach enjoying a Bloody Mary! Also a #Drawlloween challenge! #vampire #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme

Day 4 of the #Inktober challenge! Vampire on the beach enjoying a Bloody Mary! Also a #Drawlloween challenge! #vampire #illustration #tshirt #art #instaart #instaartist #picoftheday #igdaily #followme Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 4, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

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Third day of #InkTober! I'm really enjoying forcing myself to just have some quick sketching fun on paper again – I need to make this part of my daily routine when October is over. I came up with this idea of alien bug serving sushi. Genius? Ridiculous? Perhaps we'll never know.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #sushi #conceptart #instaartist #brianallen

Third day of #InkTober! I'm really enjoying forcing myself to just have some quick sketching fun on paper again – I need to make this part of my daily routine when October is over. I came up with this idea of alien bug serving sushi. Genius? Ridiculous? Perhaps we'll never know.#inktober #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #sushi #conceptart #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 3, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

Day 2 of #InkTober! So here's a pen and ink sketch of Man-Worm (or Worm-Man, still deciding).I wish I had a clever artistic reasoning to explain why this image exists, but I've got nothing. Thanks for all the love on my first sketch – I'm really excited about this – I haven't been this motivated to create my own stuff in a while.#inktober #worm #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

Day 2 of #InkTober! So here's a pen and ink sketch of Man-Worm (or Worm-Man, still deciding).I wish I had a clever artistic reasoning to explain why this image exists, but I've got nothing. Thanks for all the love on my first sketch – I'm really excited about this – I haven't been this motivated to create my own stuff in a while.#inktober #worm #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 2, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

All-over-print Dye Sublimation War Machine Singlet Design

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was inspired by futurustic combat like in Gears of War. We created this future soldier character standing in front of a ruined cityscape. I reached out to a talented digital painter named Luciano Fleitas to help me with the background because I was in a crunch. I’m really happy with how this came together.

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/

Futuristic soldier illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was inspired by futurustic combat like in Gears of War. We created this future soldier character standing in front of a ruined cityscape. I reached out to a talented digital painter named Luciano Fleitas to help me with the background because I was in a crunch. I’m really happy with how this came together.
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.

Futuristic soldier illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was inspired by futurustic combat like in Gears of War. We created this future soldier character standing in front of a ruined cityscape. I reached out to a talented digital painter named Luciano Fleitas to help me with the background because I was in a crunch. I’m really happy with how this came together.
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.

Futuristic soldier illustration for dye-sublimated wrestling singlets.

All-over-print dye-sublimated wrestling singlet design I created for BlueChip wrestling. This design was inspired by futurustic combat like in Gears of War. We created this future soldier character standing in front of a ruined cityscape. I reached out to a talented digital painter named Luciano Fleitas to help me with the background because I was in a crunch. I’m really happy with how this came together.
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.

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October 2, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

From Social Media

I'm going to be participating in #InkTober this year, which is an artist challenge started by Jake Parker where we have to draw and post a new ink drawing (traditional, no digital!) every day of the month of October.I'm really excited about it, because I really need to force myself to spend more time drawing just for me (no offense, Mr. Client). Here is the first drawing in the series. Thanks for your support!#inktober #tribal #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen

I'm going to be participating in #InkTober this year, which is an artist challenge started by Jake Parker where we have to draw and post a new ink drawing (traditional, no digital!) every day of the month of October.I'm really excited about it, because I really need to force myself to spend more time drawing just for me (no offense, Mr. Client). Here is the first drawing in the series. Thanks for your support!#inktober #tribal #ink #sketch #brush #blackandwhite #art #instaartist #brianallen Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian Allen

October 1, 2015/0 Comments/by Brian Allen

Product Reviews

Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ ReviewSeptember 1, 2023 - 12:30 pm
Professional Illustrator Brian Allen reviews the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ (non-touch). I have been using the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ extensively since early April 2018 and I love it! I upgraded from the Wacom Cintiq 24HD, which I used for over 6 years. I had high expectations for this digital drawing tablet and […]