Illustration of Hulk Hogan as Th

Client:

Hulk Hogan

Description:

Another fun illustration I got to work on with Hulk Hogan – this one having fun with his character from the Rocky movies, Thunderlips.

Back when real men wore capes, we all witnessed The Ultimate Male vs The Ultimate Meatball fight in Rocky 3. For this design, I wanted to illustrate what Thunderlips’ fight poster might have looked like.

Illustration of Hulk Hogan as Th

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Illustration of Hulk Hogan as Th

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Illustration of Hulk Hogan as Th

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Happy Pelican at the Beach
Happy Pelican at the Beach
© Brian Allen 2016

A fun-loving pelican relaxes with a beverage on some gorgeous island beach; the sun sets on the ocean behind him.

This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/

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Client:

Hulk Hogan

Description:

Another design I created for Hulk Hogan’s beach bar, featuring the great Andre the Giant, out-drinking the Hulkster in a drinking contest on the beach.

It’s always a fun honor to work with TWO sports icons in one design. It was a lot of fun translating the pro wrestlers into a more fun, cartoony style.

Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant c

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Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant c

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant c

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Evil blue wolf holding school cr

Client:

Ron Clark Academy

Description:

The award-winning charter school, the Ron Clark Academy, hired me to create this apparel design based on one of their school mascots, the wolf.

Nothing about the RCA is ordinary, so they wanted a school t-shirt that looked tough and ferocious, with a lot of detail and color. This design was set up for limited color silk-screening.

Evil blue wolf holding school cr

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Evil blue wolf holding school cr

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

alligator in swamp
alligator in swamp
© Brian Allen 2016

A ferocious alligator in the deep swamps– a fishing boat is in the background against a hazy sunset.

This artwork is available for licensing at https://www.flylanddesigns.com/licensing/

Hot army girl holding a gun in s

Client:

Technical Tactical

Description:

Logo design I created for the online gun and armor shop, Technical Tactical, featuring their new mascot, this lovely lady holding a giant rifle.

No subtlety necessary! I love jobs like this every once and awhile, where you don’t have to think too much. We knew going in we just needed a badass character, attractive, and deadly, drawn in a colorful and bold style to represent the brand.

Client Testimonial:

It looks great! I really love it

-Roger Bartling

Technical Tactical, owner

Hot army girl holding a gun in s

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Hot army girl holding a gun in s

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Hot army girl holding a gun in s

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

 

Two skeletons driving a car with

Client:

Moonshine Bandits

Description:

T-shirt design and poster I was hired to create for the popular band, the Moonshine Bandits, where I was asked to draw the band members as skeletons driving their iconic off-road limo.

We chose to take a Big Daddy Roth approach, and make the characters larger than life so we could really focus on the small characteristics (such as the tattoos, hair-styles, etc) that make them identifiable. Set up for silk-screening with under six colors.

Client Testimonial:

Love! Thanks and look forward to working together again.

-Dusty Dahlgren

Moonshine Bandits

Two skeletons driving a car with

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Two skeletons driving a car with

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Tiki guy paddle boarding in the

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

Tiki guy paddle boarding in the

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Tiki guy paddle boarding in the

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Tiki guy paddle boarding in the

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Crazy green dog ripping into box

Client:

Mic Sully

Description:

This big green dog character ripping through a box I drew is for a logo design for the distribution service, Box Busters.

The client wanted something over-the-top and in-your-face to appeal to his customer base, who are anything but subtle. I drew a caricature of his pet. The business is cannabis themed, but we had to find creative ways to not exploit that theme too much.

Client Testimonial:

Wow…. phenomenal….I’m stoked

-Mic Sully

Owner, Box Busters

Crazy green dog ripping into box

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Crazy green dog ripping into box

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Crazy green dog ripping into box

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Gross and disgusting restaurant

Client:

A La Carte

Description:

Album cover design I created for the band A La Carte showing a disgusting restaurant with eyeballs, fingers, brains, rats, and even a toilet.

The band wanted me to create an album cover with a lot of gross details, as if a fine restaurant was being run by a deranged cannibal. The illustration covers the front and back cover. I also had the privilege to design the band’s logo as well, which was made to look like a goopy, drippy mess.

Client Testimonial:

We couldn’t be happier with the atmosphere you captured on this piece.

-Mark Hauenstein

A La Carte, Band Member

St Patricks Day Firefighter 2019
St Patricks Day Firefighter 2019
St Patricks Day Firefighter 2019

St Patricks Day Firefighter 2019

In the true spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, we have a skeleton leprechaun firefighter, complete with an axe and feisty personality. Perfect for the hardworking firefighters in your life who risk their livelihood for the greater good!

Hockey player relaxing in the wo

Client:

Circle City Foundation

Description:

I was commissioned to design this t-shirt for the Circle City Foundation’s Light the Lamp Against Cancer event which depicts a hockey fan in a hot Indiana summer daydreaming about playing hockey in the wintertime.

It was a pleasure to work with an organization that does so many great things in their fight against cancer. I had a lot of fun putting a little spin on my beach graphics, by illustrating a lake beach in the mountains. This design was set up for full-color, so I could really go nuts.

Client Testimonial:

Fantastic!  I’m really happy with how this has turned out. You really captured what I was going for!

-Mark Barnhart

Circle City Foundation

Hockey player relaxing in the wo

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Hockey player relaxing in the wo

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Screaming robotic eagle swooping

Client:

Listenable Records

Description:

This illustration I created for Listenable Records Hellfest album cover is a tribute to the iconic Judas Priest album cover of a mechanical eagle swooping down from the sky.

It was hard to improve on such a masterpiece, so I just tried to reinvent the eagle in my own style, with a little more modern technology.

 

Screaming robotic eagle swooping

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Screaming robotic eagle swooping

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Client:

Kip Bogdan

Description:

This was a really fun series of apparel designs I illustrated for new outdoor lifestyle brand called Camel Toes, featuring an athletic camel mascot interacting with his female fans in different sports and fitness situations.

We tried to squeeze in as much activity, detail, and characters into each design that we could. The mascot himself was carefully designed in a way that made it easy to draw him doing all sorts of different activities. I also designed the logo and text style for the brand.

Six different T-shirt designs al

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Six different T-shirt designs al

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Six different T-shirt designs al

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Six different T-shirt designs al

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Six different T-shirt designs al

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Six different T-shirt designs al

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Man and woman vikings dressed as

Client:

Ericsson

Description:

The telecommunications company Ericsson hired me to design two viking mascots that they could use for internal marketing that looked like linemen with their typical set of linemen gear.

It was a fun challenge to merge the two different eras and costume styles. I designed a male and female, and layered everything in a way to make it easy to reuse the graphics for a lot of different applications for the company. We started with a series of three sketches for each mascot, to flesh out how we wanted the character to look, and what pose we wanted them in.

Man and woman vikings dressed as

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Man and woman vikings dressed as

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Man and woman vikings dressed as

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Two Hot rod cars with a city in

Client:

Julie Eastman

Description:

Custom T-Shirt illustration I created for the Hot Rod Power Tour in Charlotte North Carolina.

Two Hot rod cars with a city in

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Two Hot rod cars with a city in

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Two Hot rod cars with a city in

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Client:

Cabletow Clothing

Description:

This is a series of t-shirts I created for a brand called Cabletow Clothing that caters to Shriners. Each design is filled with Shriner symbols and ideology.

The shirts were set up for limited color silk-screening.

T-shirt Designs created for Shri

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

T-shirt Designs created for Shri

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

T-shirt Designs created for Shri

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

T-shirt Designs created for Shri

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

 

Evil Skull with glowing red eyes

Client:

John Erigo

Description:

Insane Skull logo I designed for the new Heavy Metal news blog, Kick Ass Forever.

The client asked for something extreme and over-the-top – tough by vibrant and bold. This is what I came up with, and threw in some barbed wire.

Client Testimonial:

Everybody that has seen the logo is like freaking out, total home run man!

Could not have done a better job my man, thanks so much!!!

-John Erigo

Kick Ass Forever

Evil Skull with glowing red eyes

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Evil Skull with glowing red eyes

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Pirate

Client:

High Tide Printing

Description:

T-Shirt design I created for a new brand called High Tide Printing, featuring an old nautical wheel, pirate skeletons, tentacles, and lots and lots of barnacles.

The design was set up for silk-screening with lots of and lots of colors.

Pirate

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Pirate

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Pirate

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Client:

Frank Rigo – Vape Factory

Description:

It’s a fun challenge designing for such a small space (only a couple inches) – so I try to use bold colors and lines so you can really get a feel for the detail, and distinguish each flavor from the next.

Design 1: Lychee Li Logo

Description:

Fancy panda mascot I illustrated for a character driven series of vaping labels I illustrated for the brand Vape Factory in the Czech Republic.

Sophisticated panda standing in

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Design 2:  Candy Boss Logo

Description:

Candy mobster mascot I illustrated for a character driven series of vaping labels I illustrated for the brand Vape Factory in the Czech Republic.

Strong, muscular, and bald the C

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Strong, muscular, and bald the C

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Design #3 : Robot Vape

Description:

Robot mascot I illustrated for a logo design for the brand Vape Factory in the Czech Republic.

Robot vaping, blowing smoke out

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Design #4: Pink Think Logo

Description:

Pink brain in a jar mascot I illustrated for a character driven series of vaping labels I illustrated for the brand Vape Factory in the Czech Republic.

 

My artwork has been used on a lo

Client:

Hollywood Motor Show

Description:

My artwork has been used on a lot of big things – now I can say that my artwork is on a Monster Truck! I designed this rabid monkey in a racing suit for a Spanish Monster Truck driver that will wrap the entire vehicle. Can’t wait to see this thing caked in mud! A lot of the competing monster trucks were using simple vector graphics, so the driver came to me to create something more detailed and with more character.

Client Testimonial:

Thank you! I really like your design!! You do great work!

-David Stey

Hollywood Motor Show Monster Truck Driver

My artwork has been used on a lo

Copyright© Brian Allen 2016

My artwork has been used on a lo

Copyright© Brian Allen 2016

Happy pelican enjoying a cool dr

Client:

Murdy’s Sunburn Riviera

Description:

This is a revamp of a cartoon Pelican beach design I created – this time reinvented for a restaurant called Murdy’s Sunburn Riviera. It’s always fun to revisit an old design, to improve it, and to test out some new skills.

Happy pelican enjoying a cool dr

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Military Zombies in the midst of

Client:

Donald Vickstrom

Description:

Military Zombies in the midst of a massive war. What’s worse than a traditional zombie? Flying zombies piloting attack copters. This was a fun one!

Military Zombies in the midst of

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Military Zombies in the midst of

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Client:

Ammannati Band

Description:

Check out this evil skull emerging from the galaxy to devour the earth, for the band called Ammannait! This is one of my favorite album covers I designed ever! I sketched a bunch of concepts that I thought the band would like ever listening to their music. This one was the simplest, but definitely the strongest. Rather than adding a lot of details, I focused more on the color scheme and a strong layout, and I think it paid off well.

Client Testimonial:

No words, AWESOME! You are the best!!!!

-Damiano

Lead Singer, Ammannati band

Event poster showing kids play b

Client:

The World Series of Beer Pong

BPong, LLC

Description:

Beer Pong is a big deal in Las Vegas, the showdown location of the greatest Beer Pong players who have ever lived and drank!  I was hired to illustrate this epic poster and t-shirt for the event.

Client Testimonial:

This is definitely one of my favorite designs yet, and the feedback from others indicates it’s their favorite as well.

-Billy Gaines

Owner, BPong.com

Event poster showing kids play b

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Event poster showing kids play b

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Event poster showing kids play b

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Event poster showing kids play b

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Client:

Jack Herer Cup

Description:

The Jack Herer Cup is a cannabis rewards event held every year in Las Vegas to honor the “Emperor of Hemp”, the legendary cannabis rights activist himself, Jack Herer. It was a ton of fun to have the privilege to design this year’s poster featuring Jack Herer and Tommy Chong, surrounded by sentient marijuana buds. So excited to be part of this great event in Vegas, and possibly meet the legend Tommy Chong! I hope I did the portrait of Mr. Herer justice – a lot of pressure when dealing with such an important and revered figure!

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen

Jack Herer Cup 2018 Cannabis Pos

Copyright © 2016 by Brian Allen


Press:

Fire Friday: Jack Herer Cup

-Dope Magazine

Jack Herer Cup Las Vegas 2017

-The Weedtube

4th Annual Jack Herer Cup

-Sensi Magazine

Jack Herer Cup

-Marijuana Retail Report

Here is the full Clip Studio Paint/Wacom webinar I did last week. We had connectivity issues, so the entire video has been re-edited so it is jitter free with a silk-smooth finish.
Thanks to CLIP STUDIO PAINT for inviting me to do this – and thanks to all who asked questions.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? I’d be happy to answer them here since the Q&A was a little short due to my rambling.

Famous European military story C

Famous European military story C

Description:

Fun parody tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan rappers in a shoot-out. 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.

Psychedelic imagery of a gray sp
Psychedelic imagery of a gray sp

Client:

Personal

Description:

Psychedelic imagery of a gray space alien meditating amongst spaceships, planets, stars and galaxies.

This artwork is available for licensing:

An evil magical tiki mask surrou

An evil magical tiki mask surrou

Client:

Personal

Description:

An evil magical tiki mask surrounded by psychedelic imagery and visions of faraway places and things.

This artwork is available for licensing:

Psychedelic and trippy colorful

Psychedelic and trippy colorful

Client:

Personal

Description:

Psychedelic and trippy colorful image of a blue-skinned many armed god meditating and transcending the realm. He achieves nirvana even as he floats alone on an island of land.

This artwork is available for licensing:

Client:

Personal

Description:

Parody of famous Nintendo characters as gangsters.

This artwork is available for licensing:

A patriotic American military th


Description:

A patriotic American military themed Russ bus logo featuring an eagle and soldiers parachuting with guns.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.

The legendary grim reaper with b

The legendary grim reaper with b

Personal

Description:

The legendary grim reaper with billowing dark hooded cloak complete with his scythe and hourglass surrounded by flaming skulls and candles.

This artwork is available for licensing:

Parody illustration of the crew

Parody illustration of the crew

Client:

Personal

Description:

Parody illustration of the crew from classic TV cartoon The Flintstones crammed into Fred’s iconic foot-powered vehicle.

This artwork is available for licensing:

A metal skinned firefighter with

A metal skinned firefighter with

Client:

Personal

Description:

A metal skinned firefighter with a fire axe coming out of a metal logo. Banner can be customized!

This artwork is available for licensing: