The hand drawn style of lettering and illustration is particularly popular in certain underground circles and communities. One of the most popular is the custom motorcycle culture, with retro and vintage artwork being designed for custom garage or club logos, posters and apparel. This post showcases 20 cool motorcycle themed illustrations that all feature the gritty and grainy style of old hand crafted prints.
All Guts No Glory by Anton Abo
Widow Maker by Aaron von Freter
Cafe Racer by BMD Design
Steve Desert Race 1963 by Tweed Style
Note Card Design by Hoodzpah
Motorcycle Illustration by BMD Design
Cafe Racer Shirt Design by Rusty Knuckles
Fuel Motorcycles by BMD Design
cvs/m2 by Can Seylan
Miller Cycles by Dan Lehman
M-Riders by Can Seylan
Cafe Racer Shirt Design by Rusty Knuckles
El Diablo Mag by Alex Patrocinio
Knucklehead Poster by Phil Guy
Two Wheels Move the Soul by Daniel Feldt
Machete Monday by Brandon Rike
DePalma Clothing by BMD Design
Hand Lettering Engine Block by BMD Design
Roadrunners by Damian King
Deus Ex Machina by Neighborhood Studio
The Racing Machetes by Brandon Rike
These are FANTASTIC!
All the artists have really perfected the vintage / gritty style. Excellent design work!
You failed to include ANYTHING by arguably the best in the industry… Troy Lee, of Troy Lee Designs.
Always wondered why so many bikers symbolism of skulls?
I want t-shirt in this style :)
Awesome work! I have to say Steve Desert Race 1963 is my favorite, mainly because it’s not another motorcycle.
I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post…
Sweet stuff! Do you know if any posters or tshirts are for sale with these graphics on them?
I really love those grungy designs specially on rugged and masculine products like motorcycles, beer and cigars. Had a few of those projects in print and web. Most of the time clients that have those kind of products would ask for something grungy for their designs whether it be for posters, websites, logos or any design works they want me to do.
Cool stuff as always Chris!
I have to say: very good word. Every one is great. The artists have my respect.
Fantastic collection, I love Widowmaker, whilst Roadrunners reminds me of an A-ha video! Both awesome.