Brian Britigan
@brianbritigan.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Minneapolis-based illustrator
📚 Represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
📧 Work inquiries: info@morgangaynin.com
💌 General inquiries: info@brianbritigan.com
🕸️ Portfolio & more: www.brianbritigan.com
📚 Represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
📧 Work inquiries: info@morgangaynin.com
💌 General inquiries: info@brianbritigan.com
🕸️ Portfolio & more: www.brianbritigan.com
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I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social !
More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com
I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social !
More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com
Here’s what I read in 2025 — Thanks for putting up with all of my #currentlyreading posts over this past year!
December 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Here’s what I read in 2025 — Thanks for putting up with all of my #currentlyreading posts over this past year!
Reposted by Brian Britigan
Send us your art submissions to make available to the public. Let’s cover our city in visuals of solidarity w/ our immigrant neighbors & make it clear that we protect one another.
More info & graphic guidelines at defend612.com/callforart/
Art here from Just Seeds, Roger Peet & Carlos Barberena
More info & graphic guidelines at defend612.com/callforart/
Art here from Just Seeds, Roger Peet & Carlos Barberena
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Send us your art submissions to make available to the public. Let’s cover our city in visuals of solidarity w/ our immigrant neighbors & make it clear that we protect one another.
More info & graphic guidelines at defend612.com/callforart/
Art here from Just Seeds, Roger Peet & Carlos Barberena
More info & graphic guidelines at defend612.com/callforart/
Art here from Just Seeds, Roger Peet & Carlos Barberena
Always a treat to see my work in print 🦋
December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Always a treat to see my work in print 🦋
Sketch ➡️ WIP ➡️ Final
December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Sketch ➡️ WIP ➡️ Final
New work in the most recent issue of the Murphy Reporter from @hubbardschoolumn.bsky.social 🦋
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
New work in the most recent issue of the Murphy Reporter from @hubbardschoolumn.bsky.social 🦋
☀️ warm wishes for winter solstice ❄️
December 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
☀️ warm wishes for winter solstice ❄️
Evolution of a book cover, from initial sketch to final illustration 🍂
December 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Evolution of a book cover, from initial sketch to final illustration 🍂
Reposted by Brian Britigan
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
So excited to hear that this bird will be heading to NYC for the Illustrators 68 exhibition at The Society of Illustrators — @soi128.bsky.social 🦉 A big THANK YOU to this year’s jury and to Phenom Print Studio for their expert work on this poster!
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
So excited to hear that this bird will be heading to NYC for the Illustrators 68 exhibition at The Society of Illustrators — @soi128.bsky.social 🦉 A big THANK YOU to this year’s jury and to Phenom Print Studio for their expert work on this poster!
Could you imagine being the first person to ever draw the sun wearing sunglasses? What a high
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Could you imagine being the first person to ever draw the sun wearing sunglasses? What a high
My wicked little contribution to this year’s Holigay Ornament Fundraiser from The InQueery 🎄
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My wicked little contribution to this year’s Holigay Ornament Fundraiser from The InQueery 🎄
When I was in undergrad, my professor for the only arts business course available to me had the following advice for the class: "Marry rich."
He went on to explain that "rich" could simply mean standard W-2 employment with access to health insurance, but I can't say that made it feel any less grim.
He went on to explain that "rich" could simply mean standard W-2 employment with access to health insurance, but I can't say that made it feel any less grim.
If you’re a working artist talking to other creatives I’m begging you to not hide this. I have a parter who makes more and I don’t hide that and try to be as open as I can especially one on one. It’s cruel to not be honest with your fellow artist and give them any kind of false hope or fear
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When I was in undergrad, my professor for the only arts business course available to me had the following advice for the class: "Marry rich."
He went on to explain that "rich" could simply mean standard W-2 employment with access to health insurance, but I can't say that made it feel any less grim.
He went on to explain that "rich" could simply mean standard W-2 employment with access to health insurance, but I can't say that made it feel any less grim.
Reposted by Brian Britigan
If you’re a working artist talking to other creatives I’m begging you to not hide this. I have a parter who makes more and I don’t hide that and try to be as open as I can especially one on one. It’s cruel to not be honest with your fellow artist and give them any kind of false hope or fear
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
If you’re a working artist talking to other creatives I’m begging you to not hide this. I have a parter who makes more and I don’t hide that and try to be as open as I can especially one on one. It’s cruel to not be honest with your fellow artist and give them any kind of false hope or fear
Help yourself to a little portrait of @therealelvira.bsky.social as a Halloween treat 🖤
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Help yourself to a little portrait of @therealelvira.bsky.social as a Halloween treat 🖤
Proud to learn that Night/Owl was the top selling print at this year’s Posters for Parks show — a huge ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who purchased a print & helped raise money for Minneapolis parks!
Missed your chance to pick up a poster during the fundraiser? Grab one here: www.brianbritigan.com/shop
Missed your chance to pick up a poster during the fundraiser? Grab one here: www.brianbritigan.com/shop
October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Proud to learn that Night/Owl was the top selling print at this year’s Posters for Parks show — a huge ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who purchased a print & helped raise money for Minneapolis parks!
Missed your chance to pick up a poster during the fundraiser? Grab one here: www.brianbritigan.com/shop
Missed your chance to pick up a poster during the fundraiser? Grab one here: www.brianbritigan.com/shop
I’ve been politely informed that I don’t post enough photos of my dog — let the record show that Ash is a certified Sweetie Pie and/or Cutie Patootie, we will not be taking questions at this time. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
(“Teamwork” shirt by @sonnyross.bsky.social )
(“Teamwork” shirt by @sonnyross.bsky.social )
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’ve been politely informed that I don’t post enough photos of my dog — let the record show that Ash is a certified Sweetie Pie and/or Cutie Patootie, we will not be taking questions at this time. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
(“Teamwork” shirt by @sonnyross.bsky.social )
(“Teamwork” shirt by @sonnyross.bsky.social )
Long ago, the five nations lived together in harmony.
October 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Long ago, the five nations lived together in harmony.
Posters for Parks sales end at midnight!!
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
Although this particular print is sold out (thanks everybody!), there are still plenty of posters and postcards available for purchase — but act fast!
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
Although this particular print is sold out (thanks everybody!), there are still plenty of posters and postcards available for purchase — but act fast!
October 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Posters for Parks sales end at midnight!!
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
Although this particular print is sold out (thanks everybody!), there are still plenty of posters and postcards available for purchase — but act fast!
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
Although this particular print is sold out (thanks everybody!), there are still plenty of posters and postcards available for purchase — but act fast!
❗️SOLD OUT❗️I’m feeling absolutely over the moon about the overwhelmingly positive response to my design for this year’s Posters for Parks show — endless thanks to everyone who has picked up a print and supported Minneapolis parks!
October 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
❗️SOLD OUT❗️I’m feeling absolutely over the moon about the overwhelmingly positive response to my design for this year’s Posters for Parks show — endless thanks to everyone who has picked up a print and supported Minneapolis parks!
No wall space for posters? Pick up some postcards instead!
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Posters for Parks show and the folks at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation have released a commemorative postcard set featuring a print from each year of the show: postersforparks.org/product/10th...
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Posters for Parks show and the folks at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation have released a commemorative postcard set featuring a print from each year of the show: postersforparks.org/product/10th...
October 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
No wall space for posters? Pick up some postcards instead!
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Posters for Parks show and the folks at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation have released a commemorative postcard set featuring a print from each year of the show: postersforparks.org/product/10th...
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Posters for Parks show and the folks at the Minneapolis Parks Foundation have released a commemorative postcard set featuring a print from each year of the show: postersforparks.org/product/10th...
A big ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who came to this past weekend’s Posters for Parks show!
And if you missed it, don’t worry! You can now purchase posters via the Posters for Parks website, but act fast — all online sales end this Saturday, 10/18
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
And if you missed it, don’t worry! You can now purchase posters via the Posters for Parks website, but act fast — all online sales end this Saturday, 10/18
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A big ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who came to this past weekend’s Posters for Parks show!
And if you missed it, don’t worry! You can now purchase posters via the Posters for Parks website, but act fast — all online sales end this Saturday, 10/18
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
And if you missed it, don’t worry! You can now purchase posters via the Posters for Parks website, but act fast — all online sales end this Saturday, 10/18
postersforparks.org/2025-gallery/
Today’s the day — the 10th annual Posters for Parks show kicks off this afternoon at Minnehaha Falls Park!
“Night/Owl” is my fifth (!) Posters for Parks print and I’m as excited as ever to see my work hanging alongside so many incredible designs.
“Night/Owl” is my fifth (!) Posters for Parks print and I’m as excited as ever to see my work hanging alongside so many incredible designs.
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today’s the day — the 10th annual Posters for Parks show kicks off this afternoon at Minnehaha Falls Park!
“Night/Owl” is my fifth (!) Posters for Parks print and I’m as excited as ever to see my work hanging alongside so many incredible designs.
“Night/Owl” is my fifth (!) Posters for Parks print and I’m as excited as ever to see my work hanging alongside so many incredible designs.
Each year I challenge myself to try a slightly different approach, with this year’s poster representing my first attempt at using dark colored paper stock with bright opaque inks — I’m especially excited by the way the illustration’s edges get vignetted by the dark blue paper!
October 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Each year I challenge myself to try a slightly different approach, with this year’s poster representing my first attempt at using dark colored paper stock with bright opaque inks — I’m especially excited by the way the illustration’s edges get vignetted by the dark blue paper!
Can’t wait to show off my brand-new batch of posters at this Saturday’s Posters for Parks show! The 10th annual exhibition and fundraiser kicks off this weekend with online sales the following week.
Big thanks once again to the team at Phenom Print Studio for pulling these beautiful prints!
Big thanks once again to the team at Phenom Print Studio for pulling these beautiful prints!
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Can’t wait to show off my brand-new batch of posters at this Saturday’s Posters for Parks show! The 10th annual exhibition and fundraiser kicks off this weekend with online sales the following week.
Big thanks once again to the team at Phenom Print Studio for pulling these beautiful prints!
Big thanks once again to the team at Phenom Print Studio for pulling these beautiful prints!
Another little owl sketch 🧿 Part of my process for this year’s Posters for Parks entry — the annual exhibition and fundraiser kicks off this Saturday, 10/11 with online sales the following week!
mplsparksfoundation.org/posters-for-...
mplsparksfoundation.org/posters-for-...
October 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Another little owl sketch 🧿 Part of my process for this year’s Posters for Parks entry — the annual exhibition and fundraiser kicks off this Saturday, 10/11 with online sales the following week!
mplsparksfoundation.org/posters-for-...
mplsparksfoundation.org/posters-for-...