The Team

Who We Are

Brandon Plata

Owner and Artist

Florida is where the ink addiction began. I thought it would stop at the client side of the chair but I was wrong. I couldn’t shake the need to sit on the other side of the machine. I fell in love with the American traditional style of tattooing and it’s stuck with me till this day. You can see it in eveything I do. The big bold lines and solid bright colors. There’s just a simple joy in what started it all. There’s something in the basics that we can all enjoy and I love bringing that back to life everyday.

I specialize in Traditional and Neo traditional,

Raegan Cagley

Artist

Hi, my name is Raegan, I’m 24 years old and I’ve been tattooing a little over 3 years.

Growing up in a mid-size town in the middle of Illinois, there’s a lot of different types of people and inspiration around.

I did my first tattoo at 7 years old, just experimenting on my step-father (with his permission) and it started an ever-growing love for the industry.

My specialties are fine-line/script, neo-traditional, traditional.

Kiarra Arellano

Artist

Im Kiarra and Im a self taught tattoo artist born and raised in Coal City/ Diamond. Art has always been my passion. I was voted class of 2017's "Most Artistic" at CCHS and was in every single art show there was from grade school on. My love for ink started at a young age. I was 11 years old when my late step father told me "you know, youd make a really good tattoo artist!" After that I was absolutely set on making my dream come true.

I specialize in fineline, glitter effect, floral, neotraditional, and stipple work.

Jeremy Randolph

Artist

With over twenty years under my belt, tattooing has been a big part of my life and has been a great ride. These days I love tattooing traditional designs but I am usually up for whatever comes my way. Art has always seemed to play some sort of role in my life from winning awards in high school for drawings, writing music, painting, designing on a computer, building tattoo machines, playing guitar in my cover band to whatever else I create. Let me design a tattoo for you and be sure I will give my best to last you a lifetime.

I specialize in traditional, neo traditional and black and grey

Shane Zmuda

Artist

Shane's impressive artistic prowess is rooted in his extensive educational foundation. his ties to Key West influence his distinctive southern style. As a classic artist, Shane stays true to his artistic beginnings. Confidently showcasing his talents, he exemplifies a genuine artist. Valuing personal connections, Shane enjoys the company of friends and family while teaching others traditional tattooing methods. A respected industry figure, his specialties include - Black and Grey, B&G Realism, Neo traditional, American traditional, Lettering

Jim Simpson

Artist

Jim's studies in color theory show his love of color work in his art. From gradient blacks to solid packed colors Jim knows his way around the color wheel. Jim showcases his talents in every piece that he does. He is a family man who stays true and humble to those values every day. He enjoys spreading his knowledge to others and doesn't mind being the brain to pick when a question may arise on a art project. Whether Jims being the shop comedy show or the helpful hand he is always a man you can look to for guidance in the industry.

I specialize in Color Realism, Black and Grey, B&G Realism, Large scale work

Shannon Baker

Permanent Makeup Artist

I began my journey in cosmetic tattooing during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially as a creative outlet during a time of uncertainty. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion as I discovered the powerful impact this service can have on people’s lives. Cosmetic tattooing is more than a beauty enhancement—it’s a transformative experience that helps clients regain confidence in areas of their appearance where they once felt insecure. With every client I serve, I find fulfillment in helping them feel empowered and beautiful in their own skin.