Stranger Things Steve Harrington fan art is full of Easter eggs and hidden details. Portrayed by Joe Keery, Steve is introduced in Stranger Things season 1 as a popular high school student and boyfriend of Nancy Wheeler. Though Steve is initially portrayed as somewhat of a stereotypical jock and an antagonist, he undergoes significant development as the series progress and becomes more empathetic, caring, and a protector and ally to the core friend group as they face the supernatural threats of the Upside Down.
On Instagram, tiiabeeart recently shared some Stranger Things Steve Harrington fan art. Check it out below:
What makes the fan art interesting is that it’s hand-drawn with many hidden details and Easter eggs referencing famous moments from the show. The artist also posted a video that shows a closer look at all the details in the artwork. The picture is captioned with a quote that perfectly sums up Steve as a character, “Always the babysitter, always the goddamn babysitter.”
Every Reference In The Stranger Things Steve Harrington Fan Art
The Stranger Things fan art is not only full of references to its main subject, Steve Harrington, but there are a few other Easter eggs and hidden details in the piece. To the left of Steve’s head is seemingly a reference to Will’s disappearance, the inciting incident of the entire show back in Stranger Things season 1. To the right of Steve’s ear is a hidden bat symbol, which is a reference to Eddie Munson’s bat tattoos on his forearm, who was the fan-favorite breakout character from Stranger Things season 4.
On Steve’s right shoulder is six tally marks, a reference to the “You Rule, You Suck” score chart created by Robin at the Scoops Ahoy to tally Steve’s failures in flirting with the female customers, much to his annoyance. The background of the piece is a pair of demobat wings, the flying predatory creatures that attacked Steve when he entered the Upside Down in Stranger Things season 4. On the ride side wing, Steve is seen diving in Lover’s Lake, which is when he gets sucked into the Upside Down through the Watergate and is swarmed by the demobats.
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