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
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-...
Owl studies from over the summer ✏️🦉
October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Owl studies from over the summer ✏️🦉
I live in a really rough neighborhood 😔
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I live in a really rough neighborhood 😔
🧡🎃 QRP your Pumpkin Art! 🎃🧡
October 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🧡🎃 QRP your Pumpkin Art! 🎃🧡
Reposted by Brian Britigan
About a year ago I was approached by Scholastic to pitch sketch ideas for the reprinting of Animorphs. After cryingscreamingbarfing I said YES OF COURSE. I am so grateful to have been chosen and for the enthusiasm everyone has expressed so far. David Mattingly left me some very big shoes to fill!
September 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
About a year ago I was approached by Scholastic to pitch sketch ideas for the reprinting of Animorphs. After cryingscreamingbarfing I said YES OF COURSE. I am so grateful to have been chosen and for the enthusiasm everyone has expressed so far. David Mattingly left me some very big shoes to fill!
Reposted by Brian Britigan
Trans people are under attack by an administration looking for scapegoats.
Besides this list of organizations, donate to individual trans folks asking for help and contact your reps to tell them you won't support anyone who doesn't support trans rights.
www.them.us/story/orgs-f...
Besides this list of organizations, donate to individual trans folks asking for help and contact your reps to tell them you won't support anyone who doesn't support trans rights.
www.them.us/story/orgs-f...
How to Support Trans People in All 50 States
A curated list of 100 organizations supporting trans rights and livelihood to which you can donate.
www.them.us
September 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trans people are under attack by an administration looking for scapegoats.
Besides this list of organizations, donate to individual trans folks asking for help and contact your reps to tell them you won't support anyone who doesn't support trans rights.
www.them.us/story/orgs-f...
Besides this list of organizations, donate to individual trans folks asking for help and contact your reps to tell them you won't support anyone who doesn't support trans rights.
www.them.us/story/orgs-f...
Reposted by Brian Britigan
I’ll post more about this on Monday but yes it’s true, ya girl got to draw the new covers for the relaunch of Animorphs. I am… THE LIZARD KING
Exclusive: Revealing The New Covers For 'Animorphs' by K. A. Applegate | The Nerd Daily
We are delighted to be revealing new covers for the first three books in the Animorphs series by K. A. Applegate, which will hit shelves on May 6th 2026!
thenerddaily.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I’ll post more about this on Monday but yes it’s true, ya girl got to draw the new covers for the relaunch of Animorphs. I am… THE LIZARD KING
Reposted by Brian Britigan
Friends, MICA is hiring a full time faculty member in Illustration. If you are a professional illustrator or comics artist who also loves teaching, I encourage you to apply. Join me and the rest of the faculty, it is a wonderful place to work and teach:
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mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
Full-Time Faculty, Illustration
Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportun...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Friends, MICA is hiring a full time faculty member in Illustration. If you are a professional illustrator or comics artist who also loves teaching, I encourage you to apply. Join me and the rest of the faculty, it is a wonderful place to work and teach:
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
mica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult...
New work for WOW² (Volume IX) from WOW x WOW 🔥 The annual online exhibition of square artworks is now LIVE — check out the the full show here: wowxwow.com/wow-squared-...
“Sign of the Times” - colored pencil on paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025
“Sign of the Times” - colored pencil on paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025
September 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
New work for WOW² (Volume IX) from WOW x WOW 🔥 The annual online exhibition of square artworks is now LIVE — check out the the full show here: wowxwow.com/wow-squared-...
“Sign of the Times” - colored pencil on paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025
“Sign of the Times” - colored pencil on paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025
Reposted by Brian Britigan
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Who’s up for a magical autumn hike? I’m Kris, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, available for work with anything PB through MG. Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration
#kidlit #kidlitillustration
September 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Who’s up for a magical autumn hike? I’m Kris, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, available for work with anything PB through MG. Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration
#kidlit #kidlitillustration
Reposted by Brian Britigan
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kelsey King, an illustrator and storyteller from Minnesota who loves painting with light and color. You can find my work at www.kelseykingillustration.com
Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kelsey King, an illustrator and storyteller from Minnesota who loves painting with light and color. You can find my work at www.kelseykingillustration.com
Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social