Fian's Blog

Fian.com gets some tweaks done

Fian — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:54 +0000

Just tweaked the site with some font changes and switched the slideshow on the home page to images in my character design and mascots portfolio. I also added some images to the portfolios. Lemmewhatyathink!

Working on art for a logo for a new fishing tackle company coming out soon. Still trying to figure out direction with that one to see what kind of killer image can be incorporated into the logo. Also, I am starting on a new children's book about a surfing platypus, its going to be super fun to do!!!

I'll keep ya posted on both projects as well as posting art from recent projects that are still waiting to get clearance for from my clients. One is a series of character designs for children's vitamins and the other are illustrations for a supercross motocross board game, can't wait to post them.

Board games with Fian Arroyo art on top 10 list

Fian — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:15:51 +0000

Check out this website in Chicago where they ranked Skateboard Madness and Fandooble (the two board games I did illustrations and character designs for, that came out this year) as being in the top 5 family board games for 2011. AWESOME! Check them out and see for yourself! http://www.timeoutchicagokids.com/indoor-outdoor-play/indoor-play/75739/our-favorite-new-board-card-and-dice-games-of-2011

Fian.com Holiday ecard humorous illustration

Fian — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:25:42 +0000

Heres the final illustration for my holiday ecard I sent out to my clients and potential clients for www.fian.com.It was a remake of a scratchboard illustration I had done 20 years ago for a holiday card of mine. I really enjoyed bringing it back to life in a different style and adding some modern touches by putting in an ipad and Facebook. The original had the reindeer holding up a centerfold from Play Deer magazine instead of the ipad. If I can only find the original illustration or printed card and post it.

Waddayathink?

Viking cartoon for logo art

Fian — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:53:53 +0000

Still waiting for the OK from my clients on a few finished projects I can post. Its still top secret area 51 type stuff and if I break the silence before an OK I could get abducted by guys in black suits and cars and be forced to listen to Justin Bieber non-stop 24-7 in some non disclosed location, I wouldn't last long...I'd snap like a twig. In the mean time, here's a humorous cartoon illustration done for a logo for a real estate company in the Canary Islands. They wanted a Viking character design because alot of Norse people buy property there...waddayathink?

Character designs for children's supplements

Fian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:07:33 +0000

Just finished completing 4 charcter designs for a line of children's supplements. They are fantasy based character design illustrations that include; a wizard, dragon, knight and a prince and princess. I will post sketches and final art up once I get clearence from ground control... ;-) (the client).

Halloween illustrations

Fian — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:51:13 +0000

Wanna see what you folks think. On the left is a promo illustration I did a couple years ago I did with a Halloween theme...worked really well for me. On the right is a humorous illustration I did for my friend Vickie's Monsters of Rock Halloween party, which is totally gonna rock, I have to say. Lemme know if you think Frankie jammin' would be a good promo to send out.
Talk amongst yourselves and get back with me....thanx!

Fian's illustrations out now in stores

Fian — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:08:39 +0000

The games Skateboard Madness and Fandooble by MindtwisterUSA (the illustrations were done by yours truly) should be in stores now. Just got my games sent to me a few weeks ago....awesome!

New illustration assignment...Supercross motorcycle racing

Fian — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:59:30 +0000

Starting on illustrations for another board game for MindtwisterUSA about Supercross motorcycle racing. Working with skate legend Mathias Ringstrom on this one...gonna be fun!!! I'm going to be creating the box cover illustrations as well as game pieces and playing card art. Working that into my already busy schedule....break out the caffiene....bring it on!!!

Fian.com easter egg in a Marvel comic

Fian — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:39:12 +0000

Got a mention for Fian.com in the June issue of Marvel comics Venom....an Easter egg so to speak. Thanx to my buddy and comic artist extraordinaire Danni Mikki for hooking that up! Look at the page from the issue and check it out. Super sweet plug to my illustration site!

News update for Fian.com

Fian — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:18:51 +0000

Been really busy the last few months working on projects that I can't post artwork up yet. One is an art licensing project involving creating character designs and mascot development for a line of children's supplements. They are fantasy characters like a knight, dragon, wizard etc. that will be on the product labels and merchandising. Should be 12-13 characters in all...a super fun project and great client to work with! I will give out more updates and art work sneek peeks (if possible) later as the project progresses. Another art licensing/character development opportunity is with a line of fantasy/sci-fi characters that were created for a trading card strategy game a few years back. My partners, on this business venture, and I are in negotiations right now with a toy/game company working out the details. If all goes well, we will be at Toyfair in Februrary 2012 showcasing the new game. Check out the second to the last image on the mascots portfolio to see some of the characters in the game.

In the meantime, check out the artwork I did not too long ago for a skateboard deck. A real fun piece to do in Adobe Illustrator. Still waiting for my additional samples to come in...don't really want to ride and trash a sample if I don't have one as a backup to use as a wall hanger.

Now back to the drawing board...