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A bit further exploration of a supporting character for my #ROBYN story. This is her best bud. A master weaponsmith and master of all weapons she weilds! #idstudios #IdentityComicsStudio #creatorowned #blackowned #RepresentationMatters #fanart #fantasy #design #designer #characterdesign #animation #cartoons #storytelling #story #artist #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT9Js-jjcS/?igshid=4cwp55edp2xr

So here's my 3rd entry into #DaddyCanYouDraw challenge from my 6 yr old. He's stuck on this @transformersofficial trip (which is fine by me) And asked if I could draw the bad robot guy. As he calls him, 'MegaTROM' (something about the tron part again). So as a quick 20 min warm up to my day, here's 'MegaTRON' doing what he does best! #megatron #transformers #hasbro #decepticons #autobots #fanart #my #style #sketches #comics #cartoons #movies #animation #design #characterdesign #storyartist #illustration #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CCG2tn4DLUW/?igshid=9kp4ry3lgra9

So... Today's version of "Hey son, what do you want me to draw?" Brings us Bumblebee from Transformers! He said because my favorite character is Optimus Prom... His is Bumblebee! So I went with my favorite iteration from the character from the 'Transformers Animated' series from the early 2000s. I absolutely LOVED that show. Totally underrated! It was very true to the characters, but as their younger selves. Anyway... I digress... I'm gonna try to keep this challenge going on during the work week, to really break through my block... And get my juices flowin, while I take on many projects. #transformers #hasbro #transformersanimated #animation #design #characterdesign #storyartist #illustration #bumblebee #my #style #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner @transformers @hasbro https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6G0UjDOI8/?igshid=1h2uy3306w32e

I'm going through a TERRIBLE artist block, working on all these boards! So tonight I decided to ask my youngest son, what he'd like to see me draw?? And if course he said, "Optimus Prom" (he says prom not prime) So I did a quick 20 min sketch to cool down from the day. I'm gonna ask him every day from now on! My kids are my inspiration! #transformers #optimusprime #sketch #my #style #hasbro #cartoons #transformandrollout #robotsindisguise #robots #design #designer #artistoninstagram #drawingismylife #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4q1R1DBk7/?igshid=kxg5g0i4j09o

Here's another character from my creator owned story, featuring my girl, Robyn. She is a fierce Elf, master of all weapons that's she hand makes herself! #characterdesign #conceptart #indieartist #creator #storytelling #RepresentationMatters #blackowned #animation #cartoons #design #designer #makecomics #drawingismylife #bturnerart #bryankturner #IdentityComicsStudio #elf #warrior #my #style #artistoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4MnaOjDot/?igshid=1qx39it0v8oj2

Today I wanna take a chance and support my homie, @thefranchizelive and his creation HYPERBOY! These are some of my designs and concepts based on Jerry's character. the @identitycomicsstudio crew has been working to bring this BLACK HERO and his multiracial supporting cast into the hands and on the screens of our fans for over 15 years! PLEASE continue to spread the love for HYPERBOY. Your voices ARE helping bring him to the forefront our comic and animation industries! HYPERBOY IS NEEDED RIGHT NOW! We thank all of you for your never-ending support... Some of you from the very beginning. And all the new fans have a fresh breath of excitement for the project! Let's keep it going so we can make this happen! Check out @thefranchizelive @pengpengart and our studio @identitycomicsstudio for more concepts and stories grounded in diversity! #HYPERBOY #BLACKSUPERHERO #BLACKHEROES #blackowned #BlackLivesMatter #blackstories #storytelling #storyartist #animation #comics #makecomics #characterdesign #peopleofcolor #cartoons #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner #IdentityComicsStudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CB00Zm-joAQ/?igshid=1mc2qk9l23o7j

Here's my girl, Dee... And her puppy, Toto. They have no idea what adventures lie ahead, as they are whisped away from her home in D.C. - to the outer realms of a fantastical land called the O. Z. Will her savy street knowledge keep them safe?? Or will the powers of the evil Beldame cast her out forever??? I dunno. Stay tuned. Haha #thewizardofoz #retold #RepresentationMatters #newstory #blackstories #storytelling #storyartist #animation #indieartist #creator #characterdesign #conceptart #my #style #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner #warnerbros #wblife #illgetyoumypretty https://www.instagram.com/p/CByVK_Wjjd3/?igshid=r9fx62q0x5hf

#tbt Throwback to several years back when I did a @lego full comic tribute to TMNT #1, for @idwpublishing celebrating the 30th anniversary of the turtles! #tmnt #teenagemutantninjaturtles #nickelodeon #cowabunga #turtlepower #makecomics #comics #comicbooks #idw #lego #blackartist #penandink #sequentialart #storytelling #my #style #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CBl0v1QjaWr/?igshid=1g3ye36ph82uk

Here's some designs I did, from the Batman line of toys recently released by DC Collectibles. I had so much fun working on these toys! Batman is my second favorite character in the DC Universe! (2nd to The Flash obviously) #dccomics #wblife #warnerbros#animation #comics #dccollectibles #dcessentials #dcmultiverse #dcdirect #characterdesign #conceptart #design #designer #wbanimation #cartoons #animation #storyartist #illustration #my #style #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgUFAijdu4/?igshid=9eiw7lld4wi

Here are a few more designs from my story featuring Robyn. I hope to develop even more in the upcoming weeks. Can't wait to share her story with you! #animation #comics #makecomics #characterdesign #designer #peopleofcolor #sketch #my #style #artistoninstagram #blackowned #blackstories #storytelling #storyartist #BlackLivesMatter #blackheroes #drawingismylife #RobinHood #RepresentationMatters #red #anthropamorphic https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWbuUjj5uY/?igshid=bs0oog1z0xoe

This is ROBYN. She's from one of my stories loosely based on the Robinhood tales. She is also derived from my daughters, based on their looks, personalities and their spirit. My kids inspire in so many ways, and always nice when I can develop characters using their traits. Me and the @identitycomicsstudio gang are really pushing for diversity amongst creators. Hopefully to continue to pave the way for these kind of stories that reflect our likenesses to made for all audiences. #animation #comics #makecomics #characterdesign #designer #peopleofcolor #sketch #my #style #artistoninstagram #blackowned #blackstories #storytelling #storyartist #BlackLivesMatter #blackheroes #drawingismylife #RobinHood #RepresentationMatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTgAcQj47A/?igshid=178h0tydxjziu

Here's a couple more promo images for my character, Morgan, from my comic #returnoftheway. We (@identitycomicsstudio) ran a kickstater several years ago to self publish our anthology, 'The Blueprint 2', which featured this story and other stories by my stidio mates, @thefranchizelive and @pengpengart. We even had these awesome pins made of our characters! It was super fun. Now we're pressing hard to get these stories into major studios! With all you guys support, hopefully it will all come to fruition! #creatorowned #blackowned #blackstories #storytelling #storyartist #animation #indieartist #creator #idstudios #IdentityComicsStudio #entertainment #comics #BlackCommunity #blackcomics #BlackLivesMatter #peopleofcolor #my #style #returnoftheway #bturnerart #bryankturner #thankyou #RepresentationMatters https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQvtwnD7tY/?igshid=1d93iajak94d3

So with everything that has transpired over the past week or so... America, and the World for that matter, have come to a point where we all need to better to understand each other's needs and wants in society. Bruce Lee said, so simply, "If every man helps his neighbor, no man would be without help." My dearest friends over at @identitycomicsstudio, @thefranchizelive, and @pengpengart, and I have had numerous conversations about the need for diversity in these comic and animation studios... And in the art pro world in general. Creators of color should be able to tell their stories, to reach other children, and adults of color. They need to know that a story about black or brown characters was written or created by black or brown artists and writers. It only makes sense. So we at #IdentityComicsStudio, for over 15 years, have ALWAYS created our own stories full of diversity telling the stories that we all want to see. My brother, @thefranchizelive posted about his character #hyperboy (go to Jerry's ig now!) and how we all... Especially black people, need a NEW hero in this world. Someone to share laughs, heartbreak and victories with! For my stories, I tend to draw from my experience of raising children... Particularly my girls. Women of color need to be seen as positive, strong figures as well! My character's name is Morgan. She embodies power, compassion, and the will to do whatever it takes, to do great things for her people. My mother and sister, two of the strongest black women you have ever met, shared those qualities with me. And I see them in my daughters now. Morgan represents them... And hopefully many other black and brown girls and women who exude those same traits! She started as a comic called 'Return of the Way'. Now we are looking to bring her to you as an animated series. Let's hope History is on our side! #BlackLivesMatter #blackheroes #blackartist #blackstories #people of color #RepresentationMatters #blackowned #animation #cartoons #design #characterdesign #storyartist #illustration #creatorowned #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CBO8LkTj3OQ/?igshid=8luxjdat5674

So my 3rd entry for #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth has got to be from one of my favorite movies of all time! None other than the master of the 6 demon bag... Egg Shen! From Big Trouble in Little China! Mr Victor Wong was also in one of my other old school favorites, The Golden Child, with Eddie Murphy. He is definitely one of my favorite characters growing up! So 8nhad to pay tribute. #eggshen #6demonbag #sixdemonbag #bigtroubleinlittlechina #fanart #sketch #my #style #johncarpenter #80smovies #jackburton #ipadpro #procreate #applepencil #bturnerart #artistoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwgtb3jujy/?igshid=10t6hgrpdu3dd

Continuing the #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth love! My second sketch is TRINI from. Power Rangers! I know most boys had their crush on the pink ranger... But Trini had my heart! She was dope! And it was cool to see this action hero come to our TV sets... And she was holding her own with all the dudes (and monsters) #itsmorphintime#mightymorphinpowerrangers #powerrangers #yellowranger #trini #sketch #my #style #Asian #heritage #appreciation #bturnerart #artistoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CAthmP1D1oi/?igshid=gx1tnjsg5pkv

Wanted to show my Asian and Pacific Islanders some love during this #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth @pengpengart and @thefranchizelive from @identitycomicsstudio are participating as well. Wanted to lead off with @therock Dwayne Johnson, who proudly displays and promotes his Samoa heritage in just about everything he does! In the late 90s early 2000s...i couldn't get enough of (WWF THEN) especially when the rock would hit us with his crazy sayings and disrespectful antics! It was the best! IF YA SA-MELL-LL-LL-LLLLLL!!! #therock #wwe #wrestling #samoa #pacificislanders #of yousmellwhattherockiscookin #sketch #my #style #bturnerart #artistoninstagram #heritage https://www.instagram.com/p/CAq8szJjwrh/?igshid=17i5m0s7mqdwi

Here's my 2nd entry for my #givemesixcharacterstomakefanartof Inspired by our First Responders putting their lives on the line for all of us! Firefighters are some of the first people to be on site during an emergency... Even if there is no fire. Their priorities are to save lives! Thank you to the men and women on the front lines every day! #art #sketch #challenge #firstresponder #firefighter #sacrifice #covid19 #coronavirus #rescue #drawingismylife #bturnerart #thankyou https://www.instagram.com/p/B--DDf0gYW_/?igshid=9rlz76ie2ve9