Skull, Wings, and Mace T-Shirt
Brian Allen2016-03-13T13:30:27-04:00Digitally painted t-shirt illustration of an evil skull with wings and barbaric weapons I created for the dark apparel company Spiral Direct.
Uncle Sam Russ Logo
Brian Allen2016-03-28T11:37:09-04:00Russ bus logo I illustrated of a badass Uncle Sam holding an American flag draped over his shoulder ready for a fight.
I created this mad scientist character for an auto-repair shop whose specialty is custom built choppers and hotrods.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:39:33-05:00I created this mad scientist character for an auto-repair shop whose specialty is custom built choppers and hotrods. [...]
Bucket Truck T-Shirt Illustration
Brian Allen2016-03-13T13:24:39-04:00Stylized illustration of a bucket utility truck for a power company’s brand of apparel I created in Manga Studio.
Robot Mascot Character Design
Brian Allen2016-03-13T13:13:51-04:00Cyborg mascot character I designed and illustrated for an internet security firm.
My new friend at Happy Valley Custom, Andrew Marzka, was kind enough to show me some silk screening tricks in his shop.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:40:09-05:00My new friend at Happy Valley Custom, Andrew Marzka was kind enough to show me some silk screening [...]
Full coloring tutorial in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint)
Brian Allen2015-12-31T13:22:22-05:00Digital painting tutorial of a tiki illustration I created in Manga Studio 5 with full commentary.
Inking a mad scientist in Manga Studio 5 for a character design.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:40:56-05:00Inking a mad scientist in Manga Studio 5 for a character design - having a pretty good time.#ink [...]
I put together this comprehensive best-of guide of Manga Studio resources (and then I threw in my own on top).
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:41:13-05:00I put together this comprehensive best-of guide of Manga Studio resources (and then I threw in my own [...]
French Bulldog Character T-Shirt
Brian Allen2016-03-13T12:58:33-04:00French Bulldog at a resort T-Shirt and character design illustration I created for the beach resort restaurant The Grille
Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friends at FlyLand Designs!
Brian Allen2024-11-30T12:15:18-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friends at FlyLand Designs! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator [...]
Finally warm enough to draw zombies in the great outdoors!
Brian Allen2024-11-30T12:15:19-05:00Finally warm enough to draw zombies in the great outdoors! Work in progress from the desk of illustrator [...]
Zombie Horror Book Cover
Brian Allen2016-03-13T11:21:48-04:00Here’s a book cover I illustrated for a series of fantasy/horror novels featuring a the strong female lead Allison Hewitt.
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.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:42:50-05:00I designed and illustrated this angry gargoyle busting out of its stone skin for a line of ATV [...]
Here's some detail shots of a set of gargoyles I created last year for a graphic wrap company.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:43:15-05:00Here's some detail shots of a set of gargoyles I created last year for a graphic wrap company [...]
Moore Zombies wins award from New Apple!
Brian Allen2016-01-03T15:59:48-05:00A children's book I illustrated about Zombies won an award from New Apple! I'm really proud of this book
I was hired to design this angel and devil logo for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the russefeiring tradition.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:44:18-05:00I was hired to design this angel and devil logo for apparel and a vehicle wrap for the [...]
This is a detail shot of a logo design I worked on for another Russ team last year.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:45:14-05:00Okay - this probably is going to get me in trouble. This is a detail shot of a [...]
My work in Lemonade Agency Portfolio book
Brian Allen2016-01-03T15:35:36-05:00Lemonade Agency put together this nice portfolio book with my artwork featured in it and sent me a copy.
One of the highlights for me last year was having my artwork published in the Showcase 100 book, which featured artwork from 99 amazing artists, and me!
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:46:16-05:00Wanted to share this - one of the highlights for me last year was having my artwork published [...]
All finished! 110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:47:31-05:00All finished! 110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company, direct-to-garment.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio [...]
110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:46:57-05:00All finished! 110% MERICA! Eagle and flag t-shirt illustration for a welding company, direct-to-garment.Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com#mangastudio [...]
20 Custom Pattern Brushes for Manga Studio
Brian Allen2015-12-31T13:00:41-05:00The brushes are useful for all styles of illustration. As a freelance digital illustrator, I use them primarily for Comic Book illustration, t-shirt design, logo design, character and concept illustration, sketching, and painting.
Sketching an eagle for a t-shirt design in Manga Studio.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:47:48-05:00Sketching an eagle for a t-shirt design in Manga Studio - best penciling software I've come across.Illustrated by [...]
Worked on a design with pretty different subject matter for me.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:48:08-05:00Worked on a design with pretty different subject matter for me. Sometimes I have trouble blending a line-art [...]
My work published in Pandaemonium by Out of Step Books
Brian Allen2016-01-10T14:41:43-05:00My artwork was pubilshed in a gigantic volume of artwork called Pandaemonium: Devils, Demons, & Monsters published by Out of Step Books
Logo design I created for a Russebuss theme in Norway, as part of the Russefeiring tradition.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:48:47-05:00Logo design I created for a Russebuss theme in Norway, as part of the Russefeiring tradition. Basically, this [...]
Inking up Jungle Book thugs for a Russ logo, because I refuse to restrict my artwork by boundaries of decency.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:49:41-05:00Inking up Jungle Book thugs for a Russ logo, because I refuse to restrict my artwork by boundaries [...]
New Artist Resources Page
Brian Allen2015-12-31T15:12:50-05:00A Collection of Tutorials, Tips, Reviews, Guides, and Products for Artists
Worked on a logo for a Russ team in Norway of a angry tank – when in doubt, add a skull to it!
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:50:06-05:00Worked on a logo for a Russ team in Norway of a angry tank - when in doubt, [...]
Sweet! A Godzilla tribute illustration I did for a t-shirt was featured as the design of the day on Shirt.Woot!
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:50:25-05:00Sweet! A Godzilla tribute illustration I did for a t-shirt was featured as the design of the day [...]
I’m so excited to be sharing this – some of my work was published in Black and White Volume 2 by Out of Step Books, a collection of artwork from some of my favorite artists, like Freak City and Ben Kwok (Bioworkz).
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:51:09-05:00I'm so excited to be sharing this - some of my work was published in Black and White [...]
Here’s another illustration I created for the zombie children’s book Moore Zombies.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:51:36-05:00Here's another illustration I created for the zombie children's book Moore Zombies: Gimme Noodle, the second in the [...]
Inking Tutorial With Custom Brushes in Manga Studio 5 (with Commentary)
Brian Allen2015-12-31T13:12:11-05:00Digital inking tutorial with full commentary and walk-through in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint)
Here’s a quick and easy method to drag all of your brushes into Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint) and import them all at once.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:52:07-05:00Here's a quick and easy method to drag all of your brushes into Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio [...]
Here’s the finished logo design created for a gym’s new line of apparel.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:53:02-05:00Here's the finished logo design created for a gym's new line of apparel. Thrilled with how this turned [...]
Here’s a new piece of artwork I created in Manga Studio 5 for a t-shirt design.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:54:28-05:00Here's a new piece of artwork I created in Manga Studio 5 for a t-shirt design. Long story, [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you all! except for Eric …. no on likes Eric.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:54:51-05:00Happy Valentine's Day! I love you all! except for Eric .... no on likes Eric.#valentine #cupid #Pentel #ink [...]
Just a dab of awesome sauce! Happy Friday!
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:55:04-05:00Just a dab of awesome sauce! Happy Friday!#ink #Pentel #drawing Work in progress from the desk of illustrator [...]
Detail shot of a dragon logo I created for a gym earlier this year in Manga Studio 5.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:55:30-05:00Detail shot of a dragon logo I created for a gym earlier this year in Manga Studio 5.Illustrated [...]
Just got a package of cool stuff from Strange Kids Club.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:56:31-05:00Just got a package of cool stuff from Strange Kids Club - a really unique comic parody of [...]
Here’s the finished packaging design I did for Yellow Dog Pet ID tags.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:57:05-05:00Here's the finished packaging design I did for Yellow Dog Pet ID tags. It's a die-cut cardboard point-of-purchase [...]
I took Michael out for a walk this weekend
Brian Allen2024-11-30T12:15:46-05:00I took Michael out for a walk this weekend Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian [...]
Inking the three little pigs and the big bad something or other.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:57:21-05:00Inking the three little pigs and the big bad something or other...#ink #mangastudio5 Work in progress from the [...]
New Manga Studio Resources and Guides Page
Brian Allen2015-12-31T14:55:32-05:00I put together this comprehensive best-of guide of Manga Studio resources (and then I threw in my own on top). Please let me know if you'd like to see anything added https://www.flylanddesigns.com/manga-studio-resources/
My artwork published in Out of Step Books “Black and White Vol. 2”
Brian Allen2015-12-31T14:44:15-05:00Some of my work was published in Black and White Volume 2 by Out of Step Books, a collection of artwork from some of my favorite artists.
Custom Manga Studio shading brushes
Brian Allen2015-12-31T12:54:34-05:00Custom shading brushes I created for Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint)
I know you’ve probably seen enough punk cartoon dogs with microphones, but you haven’t seen this one!
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:58:36-05:00I know you've probably seen enough punk cartoon dogs with microphones, but you haven't seen this one! Detail [...]
It’s always freakin awesome to see people getting my artwork tattooed on their bodies
Brian Allen2024-12-17T13:59:51-05:00It's always freakin awesome to see people getting my artwork tattooed on their bodies - makes me pretty [...]
Finished colors on this design I created for a racing apparel brand called Commando Racing.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:00:15-05:00Finished colors on this design I created for a racing apparel brand called Commando Racing. I was tasked [...]
Halloween At The Beach Cartoon Characters
Brian Allen2016-01-31T10:14:15-05:00A series of four halloween illustrations of classic movie monsters vacationing at the beach for a Halloween festival I attended. I drew a witch surfing a wave on her broomstick, a kid building a sandcastle on top of a buried zombie, a vampire getting a moon-tan, and a mummy being unravelled by a seagull exposing a little mummy butt. I tried to keep the theme and layout from piece to piece consistent, while using a Fall Halloween color scheme.
Just sketching a thing for a thing.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:00:32-05:00Just sketching a thing for a thing#dayofthedead #devil #ink Work in progress from the desk of illustrator Brian [...]
New Frequently Asked Questions for artists section added
Brian Allen2015-12-31T14:26:11-05:00I put together this comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section on my website at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/faq-for-artists/
Inks for a design I worked on for Commando Racing Gear, a really cool brand of racing apparel that sells their gear at races.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:01:14-05:00Inks for a design I worked on for Commando Racing Gear, a really cool brand of racing apparel [...]
Detail of a shark illustration I was working on in Manga Studio 5.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:03:35-05:00Detail of a shark illustration I was working on in Manga Studio 5 - I love how the [...]
Drawing an angry shark for a dye-sublimated rash guard.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:05:44-05:00Drawing an angry shark for a dye-sublimated rash guard. Why is everything I draw angry? Does it have [...]
Custom Manga Studio Texture Brushes
Brian Allen2015-12-31T12:47:14-05:00There are over 20 texture brushes here that I created from found and scanned textures. All can be used with any color, and have fine-tuned settings to help you beat up your illustrations in Manga Studio 5.
Jackass Russ Logo
Brian Allen2016-12-13T14:10:28-05:00A Parody of the Jackass Characters I did for a Russ Bus Group. The design was for apparel [...]
This was the back of the Fire Dragon t-shirt I illustrated for Spiral Direct.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:06:09-05:00This was the back of the Fire Dragon t-shirt I illustrated for #SpiralDirect. This was a rare case, [...]
Here’s the finished t-shirt for Spiral Direct I created earlier this year.
Brian Allen2024-12-17T14:06:50-05:00Here's the finished t-shirt for #SpiralDirect I created earlier this year. I'm really happy with how it turned [...]