
The Background
Dillon Stienike is an American artist born in the 1980's in the west-coast state of Washington and then later raised in the great state of Nebraska. His artistic style draws inspiration from a vast range of popular culture influences. Influences include the likes of: Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Heavy Metal Magazine, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Ghostbusters, Mad Max, and of course "the greats"... Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo.
He earned his graphic design and multimedia degree while living in Denver, CO, in the late 90s. It was an exciting time. Dillon would spend many hours: drawing, studying typography, and learning the ways of the graphic designers' best friend... The Mac Pro and Adobe Creative Software Programs. After graduating from college, he headed back to Nebraska and began the quest to advance his career.
In the beginning, he worked for a local newspaper, then a local print shop, and eventually moved on to the music / art promotional business. In the spring of 2007, Dillon was inspired to go into business for himself and started the art project called "Dillon's Diabolical Designs®".
Since that time, Stienike's artwork, graphic design, and photography; has been featured on everything from art galleries, album covers, apparel items, outdoor music festivals, and websites. He currently lives in Nebraska. In his spare time, Dillon enjoys drawing and working on classic cars and pickups.
Awards & Recognitions
Kearney Jaycees
Battle Of The Arts
Best Battle Award
October 2019
Extreme Nebraska Music
Artist Of The Month Award
May 2018
The Client List
- American Gunfight
- Architect Or Arsonist
- BadassConcert.com
- Beatmaker Bill
- Boster Entertainment
- Crum Productions
- DadRock
- DeadEnd
- Dirtfedd
- Dreaming Of A Nightmare
- Drowning In The Platte
- Dusk Bled Down
- El Jefe
- Electric Sky Entertainment
- Empires End
- Faith Buried In Flames
- Fascinus Rex
- Halloween Hot Rod
- Hellanova
- Kentucky Dungeon
- King Slay Productions
- Midwest Elite Concerts
- Mr. Smith Acoustic
- Play It Cool Records
- Prey For Reign Productions
- Primal Waters
- The Process Promotions
- Redneck Death Truck
- Sin/Fixx
- Slantpiece
- Standing On The Sun
- Trent Louis
- Tri-Stone Studios
- Upset
Previous Exhibitions
2023
District Event Center | Norfolk, NE
2022
The Otherside | Kearney, NE
2020
1867 Bar | Lincoln, NE
The Otherside | Kearney, NE
2019
The Otherside | Kearney, NE
2018
Stormfest 2018
Lookout Lounge | Omaha, NE
2017
Downtown | Kearney, NE
Stormfest 2017
Lookout Lounge | Omaha, NE
2016
Stormfest 2016
Lookout Lounge | Omaha, NE
2015
Heavy Metal Culture Festival
The Depot | Norfolk, NE
The Depot | Norfolk, NE
Stormfest 2015
The Hideout | Omaha, NE
2014
Heavy Metal Culture Festival
The Depot | Norfolk, NE
Stormfest 2014
The Hideout | Omaha, NE
2013
Heavy Metal Culture Festival
The Depot | Norfolk, NE
Stormfest 2013
Sokol | Omaha, NE
2012
Phantasma-Gore-Athon
The Grove | Lincoln, NE
Plattsmouth Festival 2012
Downtown | Plattsmouth, NE
Heavy Metal Culture Festival
The Depot | Norfolk, NE
5 Years Anniversary Celebration
Knickerbockers | Lincoln, NE
The Diamond On 16th | Omaha, NE
2011
Studio 101 Gallery | Omaha, NE
Camp Pawnee | Columbus, NE
2010
Music & Art Concert Series
Gibby's Pool Hall | Grand Island, NE
& The Empire | Grand Island, NE
El Diamonte | Grand Island, NE
2009
Gibby's Pool Hall | Grand Island, NE
Gibby's Pool Hall | Grand Island, NE
Cornstock 2009
Conestoga Mall | Grand Island, NE
2008
Cornstock 2008
Downtown | Grand Island, NE