This New YouTube video shows how I traditionally ink by hand with a Pentel brush pen for t-shirt design.
This is a T-Shirt illustration of a hip-hop singer gripping a mic spewing bad breath fumes I created for a hip-hop apparel brand called Unik Sovaj.
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This video shows how to digitally paint a colorful tiki head using my new set of custom Manga Studio brushes available for download for only $2.99.
100+ Brushes Available for $2.99 here:
https://www.flylanddesigns.com/shop/
Per request, I slowed this video down and added commentary to walk you through step-by-step the process I use to color a piece of artwork.
You’ll also hear tips on:
-Using the comic book flats method to color under lineart
-Using the Reference Layer tool in Manga Studio 5
-How to choose a proper color scheme from reference
-Limiting your color palette from the beginning
-What size and resolution you should work at in Manga Studio 5
-Why you should be careful not to zoom in too far into your illustration while working
-Viewing your artwork in a smaller, separate window to get a better composition
-How to color your lineart to add interest to your illustration
-Adding texture to a digital painting
-Adding sharp highlights to your pieces in the last step to increase interest
-Not being afraid to change the colors of your piece if they’re not working
I hope you find it helpful!
Please post your questions in the comments.
I was recently commissioned to design the logo and mascot for a William Kahuna, a YouTube personality that films his adventures dirt-biking through Hawaii. The brand was called Sunday Rides, and we came up with this fun sun character to be his logo for merchandise and branding. I tried to inject a lot of William’s laid-back and fun-loving personality into it.
I was recently commissioned to design the logo and mascot for a William Kahuna, a YouTube personality that films his adventures dirt-biking through Hawaii. The brand was called Sunday Rides, and we came up with this fun sun character to be his logo for merchandise and branding. I tried to inject a lot of William’s laid-back and fun-loving personality into it.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com
I was recently commissioned to design the logo and mascot for a William Kahuna, a YouTube personality that films his adventures dirt-biking through Hawaii. The brand was called Sunday Rides, and we came up with this fun sun character to be his logo for merchandise and branding. I tried to inject a lot of William’s laid-back and fun-loving personality into it.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com
I was recently commissioned to design the logo and mascot for a William Kahuna, a YouTube personality that films his adventures dirt-biking through Hawaii. The brand was called Sunday Rides, and we came up with this fun sun character to be his logo for merchandise and branding. I tried to inject a lot of William’s laid-back and fun-loving personality into it.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com
I was recently commissioned to design the logo and mascot for a William Kahuna, a YouTube personality that films his adventures dirt-biking through Hawaii. The brand was called Sunday Rides, and we came up with this fun sun character to be his logo for merchandise and branding. I tried to inject a lot of William’s laid-back and fun-loving personality into it.
To see more of my work, or hire me for freelance projects, please visit my website: www.flylanddesigns.com
This video is about Importing Manga Studio Brushes from Manga Studio 4 into Manga Studio 5.
For a full review on Manga Studio 5, check it out at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2YLNa22gEo
Thanks for watching, please post any questions in the comments.
To check out more of my work, or to hire me:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
–What software do you use?
Manga Studio 5 EX and Adobe Photoshop CC
–What tablet do you use? Wacom Cintiq 24HD, and sometimes a Wacom Companion 1
–What computer do you use?
iMac
–What brushes do you use?
I use variants I created from the stock brushes in Manga Studio 5, as well as brushes I purchased from Ray Frenden.
–How much time does an illustration take?
Projects vary greatly, but I would say a good average would be 8 hours.
–People actually pay you to do this all day?
I know, right?
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On Twitter:
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On Behance:
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Speed-Inking Tutorial video I created for the process of digitally inking an album cover for the Brazillian band John Wayne in Manga Studio 5 (Clip Studio Paint) with a Wacom Cintiq 24HD.
The album cover I illustrated was for the Brazilian heavy metal band John Wayne (named after John Wayne Gacy – not the other guy). It was a great pleasure working on this with the band, as they gave me a lot of freedom, and I set upon the design without much planning, and tried to let it flow. This album cover is the first in a set of two albums, that when placed together will form one cohesive image. This album represents the dark side, while the following album will have a similar design, but mirrored, and “lighter.”
You can purchase the album here:
https://www.facebook.com/BandaJohnWayne
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To check out more of my work, or to hire me:
Follow me on Facebook:
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On Instagram:
http://instagram.com/flylanddesigns_brian_allen
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/flylanddesigns
On Twitter:
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On Behance:
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Here’s a inking tutorial for a hot-rod t-shirt for Commando Racing. Check out the shirt at (http://commandoracing.com/t/shirts)
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!
Thanks for watching, please post any questions in the comments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
–What software do you use?
Manga Studio 5 EX and Adobe Photoshop CC
–What tablet do you use? Wacom Cintiq 24HD, and sometimes a Wacom Companion 1
–What computer do you use?
iMac
–What brushes do you use?
I use variants I created from the stock brushes in Manga Studio 5, as well as brushes I purchased from Ray Frenden.
–How much time does an illustration take?
Projects vary greatly, but I would say a good average would be 8 hours.
–People actually pay you to do this all day?
I know, right?
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Follow me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/brianallen.flylanddesigns
On Instagram:
http://instagram.com/flylanddesigns_brian_allen
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/flylanddesigns
On Twitter:
Tweets by flylanddesigns
On Behance:
https://www.behance.net/flylanddesigns
Here’s a video of how to ink for a laser-cut skateboard.
I was recently hired to conceptualize and illustrate a team of Superhero zombies to be laser-engraved into skateboards by Revenga (www.revengaskateboards.com).
While designing, I also had to structure the design so the layout could be changed to fit a T-Shirt as well. I made sure to keep the characters masked on separate layers, that way moving them around at the end was relatively easy.
We also created a silk-screen color version for boards and shirts, using around 6 colors.
Thanks for watching, please post any questions in the comments.
To check out more of my work, or to hire me:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
–What software do you use?
Manga Studio 5 EX and Adobe Photoshop CC
–What tablet do you use? Wacom Cintiq 24HD, and sometimes a Wacom Companion 1
–What computer do you use?
iMac
–What brushes do you use?
I use variants I created from the stock brushes in Manga Studio 5, as well as brushes I purchased from Ray Frenden.
–How much time does an illustration take?
Projects vary greatly, but I would say a good average would be 8 hours.
–People actually pay you to do this all day?
I know, right?
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Follow me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/brianallen.flylanddesigns
On Instagram:
http://instagram.com/flylanddesigns_brian_allen
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/flylanddesigns
On Twitter:
https://twitter.com/flylanddesigns
On Behance:
https://www.behance.net/flylanddesigns
This is a fun illustration I created of a tiki man riding a dirtbike for the brand Accidental Broadcast. The brand centers around a popular Youtube personality, Kalani Prince, who films the island of Hawaii from the back of his dirtbike.
Kalani gave me a lot of freedom with the design. Since this was the brand’s first design, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce his personality as this Tiki character, with an attractive hula girl hanging tight.
I also designed the a logo to match the design for his brand.
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 […]
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