February 2017 - Flyland Designs, Freelance Illustration and Graphic Design by Brian Allen -

Angry fishing t-shirt design

February 28, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

Evil Fish and Lure T-Shirt Design

Illustration I created for a new apparel line showcasing the lures by Rapala for fisherman. The brand wanted something really edgy and dark, so we gave the fish a pretty menacing look. It’s always a fun challenge taking on a detailed scene like this when limited to a smaller silk-screen palette. This design was set up with halftones.

Another steampunk character I designed for Bogard Press.⠀#art #illustration #steampunk #characterdesign #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 27, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Here's a page from an Ant Detective children's book I was hired to illustrate a while back – colored in Manga Studio 5, inked traditionally with a Pentel Brush pen.⠀#art #illustration #childrensbook #ants #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 26, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

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

February 23, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Digitally painted t-shirt illustration of an evil skull with wings and barbaric weapons I created for the dark apparel company Spiral Direct. This was inspired by a similar design I had done in the past, but taken in a more realistic rendering direction. It was a lot of fun exploring the same subject matter in a different style – it’s a great way to discover the limitations and strengths of a particular method.⠀#art #illustration #skull #tshirt #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

#StephenBunnell of #Cryface Design has been one of my favorite #t-shirt #artists for quite some time – check out his work RIGHT NOW. He uses the #ClipStudioPaint #brushes I sell on my website and had these kind words to say about them:⠀ “Brian’s brushes are some of the most useful and robust tools that a digital illustrator using manga studio can have.” – Stephen Bunnell (Cryface Design)⠀Thanks so much man, means the world to me! New Artwork From Instagram

February 21, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Digitally painted illustration of an angry Rottweiler taking a bite out of a big Piston for the racing brand Commando Racing Gear. This was a fun challenge to work on, because drawing realistic dogs, especially specific breeds, can be very tricky to get just right. I’m pretty happy with the result. This design will be separated to print with simulated process silk-screening and sold at drag racing shows and shops.⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #rottweiler #racing #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 19, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Epic Ant Battle! Illustrated by me for a children's book. Fire Ants be haters⠀#art #illustration #childrensbook #ants #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 16, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Just uploaded a video of my new distress #Brushes for #MangaStudio #ClipPaintStudioPaint on my YouTube page. Check it out! New Artwork From Instagram

February 15, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Happy Corporation-Sponsored Love Day! #cupid #valentine New Artwork From Instagram

February 14, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Another character design I created for a board game and other promotional materials for Bogard Press – had a tremendously good time with these.⠀#art #illustration #characterdesign #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 13, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Witch Dr. Russ Logo

February 13, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

Illustration of a possessed looking witch dr. was created for a Russ group. I used darker colors for the Witch Dr to give him a more menacing look and used brighter color for the fire behind him and the tiki heads
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.

This is a fun logo I had the pleasure of working on earlier this year for a new vaping brand called Adrenaline Vapors – My first pass at this was even angrier, but we toned it down a bit in the end.⠀#art #illustration #logo #vaping #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Detail shot of a silk-screen design I illustrated for the popular news outlet The News Junkie – I've got a process video of this to share soon…⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #thenewsjunkie #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 11, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Toy Story Russ Logo

February 10, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

A fun parody illustration of the toy story characters as tough guys 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.

Book cover I created for V&R Publishing a while back that had zombies in all the right places.⠀#art #illustration #bookcover #zombies #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 9, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

The artist Jared Moraitis (aka #BeastPop ) has been an ENORMOUS source of inspiration and motivation for years. So I was BLOWN AWAY when I found out he was using the #MangaStudio #Brushes I created in some of his work. Here's his kind testimonial: “Digital inking is something I reluctantly embraced due to necessity. I didn’t care for it at first, but that changed when I discovered Brian Allen’s sets of amazing inking tools for #ClipPaintStudioPaint. I’m amazed not only at the range of brushes he has created and made available, but also by the wonderful variety of lines, strokes and effects I am able to easily create with them." – Jared Moraitis ( #BeastWreck ). Check out the brusheshttp://clipstudiopaintbrushes.com New Artwork From Instagram

February 8, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Stephen Spielberg Russ Logo

February 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

Illustration of Spielberg’s famous movies including Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park. In the center of the Logo is Stephen Spielberg himself.
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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Coloring this Sour Diesel t-shirt design – No one likes the orange sour patch kids, so I figured he'd be perfect to splat on the grill of the truck.⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #weed #sourdiesel #sourpatch #marijuana #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 6, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

I usually ask my wife when it comes to decisions like these – but curious what the ladies think the best color scheme is for this t-shirt? I like the light blue because the design appears more subtle.⠀#art #illustration #skeleton #rose #feminine #tshirt #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 5, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Vaping Labels for Adrenaline Vapors Series

February 5, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork, Vaping E-juice Label Design/by Brian Allen

Vaping Labels for Adrenaline Vapors Series

Client:

Adrenaline Vapors

Description:

Illustration of a gold-digger with rich old dude, boogey man, noir sleuth, and mob boss I illustrated for a series of Vaping ejuice labels for the Adrenaline Vapors brand.

Sons of Anarchy Russ Logo

February 4, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

Illustration of Jax Teller on his bike lighting up a cigarette while his jacket comes alive.
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.

Inking an album cover in Clip Studio Paint on my spoiled-brat Wacom 24HD – really excited about this design, it's going to have a subtle yin and yang element to it.⠀#art #illustration #albumcover #grimreaper #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram

February 2, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

I am so excited because I just sent out an order of all my sticker packs and two art prints! Thank you for your support! New Artwork From Instagram

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/in Instagram/by Brian Allen

Sesame Street Russ Logo

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/in Recent Artwork/by Brian Allen

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.