May 3, 2013

Cover Illustration for Dirt Rag Magazine Issue #170

When I started to brainstorm cover ideas,  I really wanted to make something that showed the wild visceral side of the sport.  A piece that reminded the reader past all the beautiful landscapes and riding photographs this was still an extreme sport. 

( Big thanks to AD Matt Kasprzyk for letting me uncage my tiger on this assignment )

(Source: kylestecker)

April 29, 2013
Why the hell do I… Lose it in the mud?
Client - Mountain Biking UK 

Why the hell do I… Lose it in the mud?

Client - Mountain Biking UK 

April 22, 2013
Why the hell can’t I…Get the right temperature?
Client - Mountain Biking UK

Why the hell can’t I…
Get the right temperature?

Client - Mountain Biking UK

April 19, 2013
Regulations

Regulations

April 10, 2013

On the I-75 near the state lines rests a billboard reading sternly ” Visitor Warning . Florida Residents can use deadly force. Please be careful. ” (Meant as a sincere warning about Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law) I remember laughing as I first drove by.  It seemed satirical.  A casual nod that when given the option to use violence, Floridians would embrace it wholeheartedly. That this act was so common place, it was necessary knowledge for outsiders, such as “don’t drink the water” or “watch out for pickpockets”.  This was just part of our culture in the sunshine state.

It’s been years now since I’ve lived in Florida.  The sign is long gone, but the law lives on.  I can’t help but wonder the continuing cultural impact on an already wild eyed state and it’s future generations who see this mentality as nothing more than a acceptable way of life. 

-Kyle

(Source: kylestecker)

March 5, 2013

“Fluffer”

This is a drawing that has been living and lurking in the cracks of my life between jobs for a few weeks now. For those of you that do not know me personally, it is a self-portrait.

-Kyle

(Source: kylestecker.com)

February 25, 2013

Leanin’ with the Biebs

Client : The Phoenix

Thank you to AD Kevin Banks letting me off my leash for this Justin Bieber portrait. I was laughing out loud at the prompt before I even started the drawing, you just can’t beat that.

http://thephoenix.com/Boston/music/151854-big-hurt-leanin-with-biebs/

(Source: kylestecker.com)

February 13, 2013

An Interview with Trek President John Burke

Client : Bicycle Times

Thanks to Stephen Haynes

(Source: kylestecker.com)

February 12, 2013
Bats sketchbook page

Bats sketchbook page

January 17, 2013

“Why the Hell do I…”

( Client – Mountain Biking UK )

Coming out of college I was fortunate enough to be offered a monthly gig by the great people at Mountain Biking UK. Here are a couple of my favorites, some old and some new.

Thanks to James Blackwell and Nick Cox for having me as part of the team for a year and a half now.

-Kyle

(Source: kylestecker)