New Tattoo Studio Opens in Peoria, Continuing Artistic Legacy

Zach Dole and team open Brass Eagle Tattoo after leaving Freedom Ink

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:32am

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of neon-colored tattoo needles in a pop art silkscreen style, conceptually representing the vibrant artistic community behind the opening of a new tattoo studio.The opening of Brass Eagle Tattoo celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and creative energy driving Peoria's thriving tattoo culture.Peoria Today

A group of tattoo artists, previously part of the Freedom Ink studio in Peoria, Illinois, have opened their own new shop called Brass Eagle Tattoo. The team, led by Zach Dole, decided it was time to establish their own artistic mark on the local community after years of working together.

Why it matters

The opening of Brass Eagle Tattoo represents the continuation of Peoria's vibrant tattoo culture and artistic community. As longtime tattoo artists leave established studios to start their own shops, it demonstrates the creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit thriving in the city's small business landscape.

The details

Zach Dole and his colleagues, who previously worked at Freedom Ink, have opened their own tattoo studio called Brass Eagle Tattoo in Peoria. The new shop aims to build on the artistic legacy of the space it occupies, which has housed various creative businesses over the years.

  • Brass Eagle Tattoo opened in April 2026.

The players

Zach Dole

The leader of the team that opened Brass Eagle Tattoo after previously working at Freedom Ink.

Brass Eagle Tattoo

The new tattoo studio opened by Zach Dole and his colleagues in Peoria, Illinois.

Freedom Ink

The tattoo studio in Peoria where Zach Dole and his team previously worked before opening Brass Eagle Tattoo.

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What they’re saying

“make our mark here in Peoria”

— Zach Dole, Owner, Brass Eagle Tattoo

The takeaway

The opening of Brass Eagle Tattoo represents the continued vibrancy of Peoria's artistic community, as experienced tattoo artists leave established studios to start their own businesses and put their unique stamp on the local culture.