Steve started his tattoo journey in 2003 at Machine Heads in Carlisle. Studying under his mentor Jamie Finkenbinder. Throughout the years they continued to work alongside each other for the next 20 years. After the closing of Machine Heads, Drop of Ink tattoo in Shippensburg was opened by Jamie and Steve came on board which led to the opening of Drop of Ink in Mechanicsburg. After 11 1/2 at Drop of Ink Steve left and continued his journey at Visual Addiction for the next 10 1/2 years. In 2025 Steve made the journey to Mermaids Mark where he continues his passion for the art form.