Star Wars Fan Art
Happy News-Feed-Filled-With-Star-Wars-Fan-Art-Day!! Here’s a piece of mine to add to the pile. May the fourth be with you! #starwars #may4 #cryforhelp New Artwork From Instagram
Entries by Brian Allen
Illustrated gargoyle t-shirt
I illustrated this gargoyle t-shirt using Manga Studio 5, wearing MMA fight gloves sitting on a rooftop with a full moon behind. Created for a fitness brand of apparel to be sold at their gyms and front their website.⠀#art #illustration #gargoyle #tshirt #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Bella and Michael camping trip
Bella and Michael on the first camping trip of the year. There’s a horrible story behind the clothes Bella is wearing New Artwork From Instagram
First Camping trip of the year!!
First Camping trip of the year!! Breaking In The new-to-us pop-up trailer New Artwork From Instagram
Backglass of the official Alien pinball machine
Holy crap I’ve got exciting news on this #AlienDay!! #Heighway #Pinball has hired me to create the artwork for the backglass of the OFFICIAL #Alien pinball machine!!!! Exclamation points!!!!⠀⠀We’re waiting on one last approval at Fox legal, so I can’t share everything yet, but here’s a sneak peak. That’s a narly looking bitch! New Artwork […]
Label design character for a Crooks Vapors
Label design character I created for a Crooks Vapors – keep that pinky out ladies!⠀#art #illustration #vaping #ejuice #ink #pentel #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Surfer Shark illustration I
Surfer Shark illustration I created – available for licensing. The beach has always been a big part of my life, even though I live about 6 hours from the ocean. The wife and I will be moving there someday.⠀#art #illustration #beach #shark #surf #licensing #tshirt #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Cheech and Chong Zombie tribute t-shirt available at TeePublic.com
New #CheechandChong #Zombie tribute #t-shirt available at TeePublic.com This is a complete redesign of a piece of #artwork I did many years ago, that proved to be really popular. I loved the previous design, but there were always a bunch of things about it that bugged me. So I decided to redraw it from the […]
Zombie Cheech illustration
#Zombie #Cheech illustration I drew based on a similar design I did years ago. I was never happy with the likeness in the first design – I think this version adds a lot more character to the face and looks a lot more like our pot-smoking friend. Illustrated in Clip Studio Paint.⠀⠀#Illustratred in #ClipStudioPaint.⠀Illustrated by […]
Zombie Chong – better colors and details
#Zombie #Chong! I think this face is also a much better improvement from my original – better colors and details. Also, I thought the characters in the first design were too stiff – these have more “life” to them (or less life, in this case?). ⠀⠀#Illustratred in #ClipStudioPaint.⠀Illustrated by Brian Allen, FlylandDesigns.com⠀#mangastudio #photoshop #illustration #tshirt […]
Zombie t-shirt tribute to Cheech and Chong
I decided to go back and reinvent one of my most popular pieces, a #zombie #tshirt #tribute to #CheechandChong. Going to be ready just in time for a special day this week. Here’s a shot of the inks in progress in Clip Studio Paint #marijuana #weed #pot New Artwork From Instagram
I don’t think I have the legs for these types of shots
I don’t think I have the legs for these types of shots New Artwork From Instagram
Mutated Chem Dawg T-Shirt illustration
T-Shirt illustration I created of a mutated Chem Dawg with three heads for a marijuana-themed apparel line. Each shirt in the collection celebrates a different strain. The client wanted me to illustrate a big crazy mutated, and glowing dog standing in a spilled container of toxic waste. I thought it would be funny to have […]
Ground beef font & green cow
I’m pretty sure I invented the ground beef font. Also, probably the green cow with giant pink nipples, I have to be the first guy to draw that.⠀#nipplesyoucanseefromspace #cow #art #tshirt New Artwork From Instagram
Book cover illustration of a zombie usher enjoying a fresh box of buttered brains
Book cover illustration of a zombie usher enjoying a fresh box of buttered brains in a movie theater I illustrated for Phillip Cerreta’s new movie trivia book, “The Monster Book of Movie Monster Trivia.” The client came to me with the idea of having a zombie in a theater enjoying a box of brains as […]
SpiderMan artwork created by the talented Jason Piperberg
This awesome #SpiderMan #artwork was created by the talented #JasonPiperberg. Please go check out his work, it’s really inspiring. Jason was kind enough to recommend my #ClipStudioPaint #brushes and had some nice things to say: “The inking and texture brushes specifically have opened up new avenues for my work, and were worth every penny. “ […]
Looking for a summer intern and eating free donuts
Looking for a summer intern and eating free donuts at the #southhills career fair New Artwork From Instagram
Album cover yin and yang – Grim Reaper and Hell
This design is meant to subtly resemble a yin and yang, as the grim reaper reaches out to a woman emerging from a swirling portal to hell. I had a great time working with the creative people behind the music on this album, and I’m really happy with how this turned out.⠀https://soundcloud.com/weedenforcer⠀#art #illustration #albumcover #grimreaper […]
Black Widow Band T-Shirt for Violet Beuachamp
I was lucky to work with Violet Beuachamp, a super gifted instrumental guitarist on a t-shirt for her newest album Black Widow.
Pentel Brush Pen Manga Studio colored t-shirt
Detail of a t-shirt I illustrated with a Pentel Brush Pen on paper and colored digitally with Manga Studio. I’ve got a process video coming out of this as well. One of my favorite designs of the year, no question.⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #chemdawg #marijuana #weed #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Relentless Mods T-Shirt Design
I was hired to create the logo and t-shirt design for Relentless Mods, a company that creates hand-made vaping accessories. The brand wanted me to take their custom tips and bring them to life by transforming them into little monsters.
Backlight acrylic painting – creature with a bunch of eyes
Here’s another #blacklight #acrylic #painting I created recently of a #creature with a bunch of eyes. I almost never work with real life materials, and I had this huge box of blacklight paints left over from a mural job I did, so I thought it would be fun to mess around a bit. Pretty happy […]
New studio mate
My new studio mate New Artwork From Instagram
Looney Tunes thug parody
Looney Tunes parody I did recently with the crew as a group of thugs. Take a close look at Bugs’ “carrot.” Please don’t sue me.⠀#art #illustration #logo #looneytunes #russ #thuglife #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Pirate Polos Logo Design
I created this pirate mascot logo design for a brand looking for something colorful and bold for an apparel brand.
Drawing Ivan the Terrible for a logo design
Drawing Ivan the Terrible for a logo design – If the “Terrible” stood for terrible fingernails, teeth, and permanently arched eyebrows.⠀#art #illustration #russ #logo #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Neverdawn Heavy Metal Album Cover
Insane werewolf creature wrecking havoc in the oval office – Not a political statement, just something I drew last year for the band Neverdawn for their new album cover.
Silk-screen t-shirt for Grass Roots
Here’s the finished limited color silk-screen t-shirt I designed for Grass Roots – had a lot of fun with this.⠀#art #illustration #tshirt #grass #weed #skull #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Military Brats
This was a fun illustration I created for a client for their apparel brand that caters to military families. The design, Military Brats, depicts the children of Navy, Marines, Army, and Airforce soldiers emerging from a moving box on a base, coping with the uncertain life of constant upheaval from base to base.
Blacklight painting 16″ x 20″ canvas – skull
Hey guys, I’m trying to peddle these original #blacklight #paintings I created on 16″ x 20″ canvas. This one’s a #skull – looks insanely bright under the blacklight. Asking $149 each. Please tag anyone you know who might be interested in blacklight #art. Check them out in my shop https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/ New Artwork From Instagram
Jimbo Phillips like
Jimbo Phillips liked a video of mine on Instagram!! Time to retire.⠀#psychofan New Artwork From Instagram
Banner for a BBQ brand called Bonfattos
Here’s some detail shots of a banner I illustrated for a BBQ brand called Bonfattos using characters I helped develop previously with Loaded Creative. Inked and colored in Clip Studio Paint.⠀#art #illustration #dragon #bbq #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Ivan’s Stress Free Bar Logo
Logo design I created for a beach bar resort in the Caribbean featuring a caricature of the resort’s owner, Ivan.
Pirate Beer Festival T-Shirt
My friend’s at Half Time Brewing Company recently hired me to illustrate this detailed single-color t-shirt design for a huge beer festival they were attending featuring two drunk pirates floating in a growler bottle on the open sea.
Gorilla Grocery Shopping T-Shirt
Here’s a t-shirt I illustrated for a grocery store chain in Switzerland that specializes in American food, featuring whimsical animal characters coming out of the store loaded with great American trashy foods.
Kenny Poppins artwork
This fine piece of #artwork was made by the insanely talented #KennyPoppins. I can spend hours pouring over this guy’s work – and he’s such a friendly dude, too. Go follow his work!⠀I was honored to find that he has been using my #ClipStudioPaint #brushes that I sell on my website. Here is a bit […]
Blacklight paintings – skull, monster, and tiki head I
#blacklight paintings of a #skull, monster, and #tiki head I created. They are 16″ x 20″ on campus. I’m trying to sell them for $149 each in my shop. Message me if interested. #art New Artwork From Instagram
Commemorative Air Force Female Pilot Mascot
I was hired to create the new mascot and logo for the Commemorative Airforce, a charity organization that restores and preserves military aircraft, in an outreach attempt to a younger audience.
Crusty Old Toad Album Cover
Album cover called “Turn People Into Food” I illustrated for the heavy metal band Crusty Old Toad featuring the first giant toad monk holding a plate of body parts that I’ve ever drawn!
Young-adult fantasy book cover
Young-adult fantasy book cover I illustrated for author Charon Dunn, featuring a collection of steam-punk inspired dystopian characters. The cover illustration shows the heroes making an escape as their ship is attacked by a fleet of mechanized mutant jelly-fish. ⠀#art #illustration #book #cover #sci-fi #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Logo of Zeus among two ordinary mortals
I was hired to design this logo of Zeus among two ordinary mortals in togas 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, […]
Big Ass Diesel Truck T-Shirt
T-Shirt design I created for my client Big Ass Diesel, a line of apparel for truckers available at conventions and truck stops.
Inking album cover on paper
Just uploaded a new video of me inking this album cover on paper check it out on my YouTube channel #art #skull #ink New Artwork From Instagram
Steampunk character designed for Bogard Press
Another steampunk character I designed for Bogard Press.⠀#art #illustration #steampunk #characterdesign #freelance #FlylandDesigns New Artwork From Instagram
Page from an Ant Detective children’s book
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
Steampunk family of adventurers for an educational publisher called Bogardpress
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 […]
Evil skull with wings and barbaric weapons
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 […]
Stephen Bunnell of Cryface Design
#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 […]
Angry Rottweiler taking a bite out of a big Piston – Commando Racing Gear
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 […]
Epic Ant Battle!
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
Video of new distress Brushes
Just uploaded a video of my new distress #Brushes for #MangaStudio #ClipPaintStudioPaint on my YouTube page. Check it out! New Artwork From Instagram
Corporation Sponsored Love Day – cupid
Happy Corporation-Sponsored Love Day! #cupid #valentine New Artwork From Instagram
Character designed for a board game and other promotional materials for Bogard Press
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
Witch Dr. Russ Logo
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 […]
Logo – Adrenaline Vapors
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
Detail shot of a silk-screen design illustrated for The News Junkie
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
Toy Story Russ Logo
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 […]
Book cover for V&R Publishing
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
Product Reviews
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24″ ReviewSeptember 1, 2023 - 12:30 pmProfessional 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 […]