Artists - Willamette St. Location
Hi, my name is Will, but my friends call me Will. So I guess we’re friends now! I was born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon. Growing up in a state surrounded by beauty, I often found myself inspired to create. I enjoy many forms of art, whether it be drawing, pottery, painting, among many others. For as long as I can remember, my passion for creativity has driven me to achieve whatever I set my mind to.
However, tattooing has proven to be the most enriching art form by far. I believe it is more than just art, but a projection of a person’s soul. The historical and cultural roots of tattooing have given way to a medium that knows no boundaries; a medium that gives life to ideas never before imagined.
My work centers around neotraditional, traditional, and illustrative styles of tattooing. You can often find me sketching up something nerdy, whether it be video game characters, superheroes, movie stars, and anything fantasy and beyond. That being said, there is nothing I won’t try and get right for you!
Will Howren
I was raised in Utah and have been in Eugene four years now. I love this area. It is lush, gorgeous, and filled with nice, unique people.
Tattooing is my passion. I have been interested in tattoos from a young age and am finally living my dream. I love the surreal feeling of creating something others appreciate, cherish, and enjoy. Especially when it will be with you for the rest of your life.
I’m very infatuated with 14th Century woodcut, engraving, and etching artwork. I’m also influenced by the gothic and religious pieces often seen in manuscripts. I enjoy taking all of that and combing it with fantasy or modern-era elements to create unique characters and designs.
Brett Stewart
I enjoy making tattoos inspired by antique traditional styles. Browse my collection including hand-painted originals and classic design books. I also create custom tattoos based on your ideas.
Josh Barfield
I grew up in Port Angeles, Washington, and have now lived in Eugene, Oregon since 2016. After studying anthropology and graduating from the University of Oregon, I turned my attention back to art in an effort to incorporate it into my everyday life through tattooing. In 2023, I had the privilege being one of the first students at Out of Step and started studying under the incredibly talented Ryan Bollinger.
Art has always played an important and integral part of who I am since I could hold a pencil. My earlier work was rooted mainly in graphite drawings and slowly branched into digital art, ink, and watercolor. Themes surrounding nature, wildlife, and fantastical creatures have always been at the core of what I gravitate towards, which I have carried into my career as an artist. That being said, I am always looking for new ways to expand my interests and capabilities, and I am honored to continue this journey through tattooing.
Kira X. Maddox
Born and raised in central California, I have been passionate about creating art of various media since I was a child. Specializing in clean fine lines, abstract design, and sometimes off-the-wall subject matter, my favorite media to draw with have been micron pens, sharpies, ballpoint pens, graphite, digital art, and now, the tattoo machine!
It is of the utmost importance to me to create an inclusive, respectful, and comfortable space for my clients. I recognize that the tattoo artist's chair can be a vulnerable space, and I do everything I can to foster clear and constructive communication with my clients to be able to provide the best result possible! I feel honored to be working with such a cool, collaborative, and intimate medium as tattooing. I strive to provide clean, safe, fun, and professional service and to deliver tattoos that my clients and I can be proud of. I am eager and passionate to continue to grow and evolve in this incredible art form!
Sydney Alexandra
Born in Atlanta, raised in Indiana, and apprenticed in central California; Lily is bringing a unique smorgasbord of tattooing to Eugene. After finishing her freshman year at Indiana University in 2018, Lily relocated to Santa Cruz, CA to begin her tattooing journey. Spending days working in landscaping and nights either drawing or taking volunteers for small tattoos, she was eventually offered an apprenticeship at a shop that housed one of Santa Cruz´s most decorated artists. Black and grey realism and lettering were particularly popular amongst their clientele, as well as American Traditional. It led to a thorough education of the “west coast” style, in the form of an old school apprenticeship.
Lily draws influence from artists such as Mister Cartoon, Jose Contreras, Ram Navarro, Freddie Corbin, Flaks, and Nolan Hatton (to name a few). Lettering and black and grey realism are her specialties, and custom pieces are always welcome.
Lily Gilmor-Flint
Growing up on farmland in Connecticut, I spent my childhood painting and drawing in my Grandmother’s barn. After moving across the country to Oregon, I started taking college level illustration classes at thirteen, acquiring my Associate’s Degree three years later. After continuing my education, I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Technology from The University of Oregon here in Eugene. Throughout the year following, I realized that working in corporate design diluted my passion for art, and sought change. After discovering Out of Step Tattoo Academy and studying under Ryan Bollinger, I rediscovered my love of concept art and found my new preferred medium: skin.
The core kingdoms of my artistic practice are animation, film, illustration, digital imaging, and most recently, using bodies as canvases. I am most fulfilled when making art that aesthetically rests in the gutter between awe and disgust, and often uses fungi, femininity, and fear as subjects. Making art allows me to escape perfectionism and process demure and morbid realities in vivid saturated color. I see my artistic process as “productive escapism” and seek to immerse others into my daydreams.
I am an independent and highly organized individual supportive of all people and possibilities. I love doing vivid colorwork, gradients, and high contrast pieces. My goal as a tattoo artist is to tackle anything a client wants with confidence, excitement, and professionalism. I am comfortable being uncomfortable and love a stylistic challenge.
