Hey there beautiful humans! Get ready to meet our MAY spotlight artist! Meet Steve- a dedicated husband and proud father of 2 coming from sunny Central Florida! With an IMPRESSIVE 19 years of tattooing under his belt, Steve has become pretty popular in the Orlando tattoo scene!
Back in 2015, he teamed up with his buddy EARL FUNK ( you might know the name considering he is also a Maverick Family Artist 😉) & they opened up The East! Steve’s tattoo style is super unique- LIKE SERIOUSLY! Just peep👀 the photos below if you don’t believe me. ⬇️
Steve Roberts STATS:
IG: @stevetattoos
Style:✨UNIQUE✨ (somewhere between New School & Neo Traditional)
Shop: The East in Downtown Orlando
Build: Look at those arms 💪🏼
Eyes: Mezmerizing
Hair: Looks great in a hat!
What do you love about Maverick?
The nice people and the handwritten notes. The little mints are nice too.
What are your favorite groupings /or Maverick supplies you use while tattooing?
I like the liners. Uncomplicated groupings and sharp sturdy needles.
The penguin is the Maverick Founders spirit animal. What is your spirit animal & why?
Larry David is my spirit animal.
Can you describe your first tattoo experience? How old were you? What was it? Who was the artist?
My first tattoo was a band logo when I was 18. It was done by Chris Babin in DeLand Florida. I nervously asked about an apprenticeship before I left. I did not find my mentor that day though.
Top 3 artists you admire? Can you give a brief description?
Walt Disney
Alphonse Mucha
Stanley Kubrick
What are some funny tattoo moments you have?
I tattooed a clown once.
If you were to choose a band to best describe your artwork, which band would you choose and why?
Hoobastank
If you were to win ‘best tattooer in the world’? Who would you thank and why?
The uninformed
Secret hidden talent? What is it?
I make really good pancakes.
What is your kryptonite?
Tiny Tattoos
Any person or animal that you would like to trade places with for a day?
Maybe a giraffe in the zoo. They seem alright with the arrangement and don’t have much to worry about.
What book or movie would you say everyone should read or watch? Why would you recommend that specific one?
Roadhouse. The book, not the movie.
Which state are you located in? What do you like most about where you live & why?
Florida. We have gators, which are basically dinosaurs, and it doesn’t get much cooler than dinosaurs. I also like that all my stuff is here.
What is something weird you do before bedtime?
I like to listen to Shakira when I brush my teeth.
What can you say is the best way to deal with stress that the busy tattoo life can bring on?
Something physically demanding, bonus if it’s mentally challenging too. I like Jiu Jitsu.
Do you have a moment that changed your life? Do you mind sharing?
The time I was struck by lightning.
Who is the most unique client you have ever met?
Ronald McDonald.
Does the constant pressure and challenge of promoting yourself on social media exhaust you or is it second nature?
I don’t like it.
