Welcome to Sweetwater Collective

We are a Custom tattoo studio located in the beautiful downtown area of Medford, Oregon. Tattoos are our lifestyle here at Sweetwater Collective. Every project is one of a kind, and artistically designed for each individual client. We offer free consultations allowing you the opportunity for a one-on-one discussion of your tattoo concept with one of our talented artists. 

My name is Ross Lloyd and I have been tattooing for 24 years. I moved with my family from Cleveland, Ohio to be closer to nature and to focus more on art (also mild winters!). I enjoy tattooing a variety of styles, especially Neo-Traditional and Japanese inspired art. I strive to create a customized work of art for my clients while creating a memorable and enjoyable experience.

I was born and raised on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. When I was younger, I never took art very seriously or considered it could be full-time career. The extent of my artistic prowess was doodling stuff in class and on books instead of doing what I was supposed to. I got my start in tattooing almost immediately after getting my very first tattoo. Once I understood the process of tattooing, I was hooked. 

I volunteered as counter staff at a shop before securing an unpaid apprenticeship, then finally did my first professional tattoo in 2009. I recently relocated to Southern Oregon because of my wife's job. I was fortunate enough to meet fellow Mississippian Johnny Smith and joined the Sweetwater Collective team in March of 2016.   Some of my favorite styles to tattoo are color illustrations, new school traditional, cover-ups and the occasional black and grey. However, I'm always up for new ideas and challenges to push my tattooing abilities into the next level.

 Devyn has enjoyed a long career in tattooing, diligently honing his craft since 2007. He has worked in many shops across the West Coast, becoming fluent in all styles. Devyn has an impeccable ability to create beautiful images from simple ideas, ensuring each tattoo is a unique and personal masterpiece.