Meet Dani @sucuink : Anime, Gaming & Illustrative Tattoo Artist in Shoreditch, London
If your tattoo ideas tend to involve anime, video games, unusual characters, cute creatures or something that looks like it could have escaped from an old game screen, you should probably know about Dani.
Daniesha — Dani for short — works under the name @sucuink and is one of the resident tattoo artists at Princelet Tattoo in Shoreditch, East London.
Her work brings together anime and gaming influences with illustration, clean linework, fine line tattooing and blackwork. Across her portfolio you’ll find small
character tattoos, nostalgic game references, pixel-inspired designs, playful creatures, original flash and more detailed illustrative pieces.
It gives Dani’s portfolio a very recognisable personality without forcing every tattoo into exactly the same style.
Who is Dani @sucuink?
Dani is a London tattoo artist working from Princelet Tattoo, close to Brick Lane and Spitalfields in East London.
Character-based artwork plays a big part in her portfolio. Some pieces are instantly recognisable references, while others are original characters or small illustrative designs that simply have the same playful energy.
Anime and video games are obvious influences, but her work isn’t limited to fandom tattoos. Dani also works with fine line, linework, blackwork and illustrative designs, making her a good artist to speak to if you like her visual style but have an idea that sits outside anime or gaming.
A lot of her tattoos work especially well at smaller and medium sizes, where a strong silhouette, expression or tiny detail can give the whole piece its personality.
What style of tattoos does Dani do?
Dani’s portfolio covers several overlapping styles and subjects:
Anime and anime-inspired tattoos
Video game and retro gaming tattoos
Cute and unusual character tattoos
Pixel-art and game-inspired designs
Illustrative tattoos
Fine line and linework tattoos
Blackwork and black & grey designs
Small tattoos and character pieces
Original flash designs
Custom tattoos based on a client’s idea
That mix is useful if you have a reference but don’t necessarily want it reproduced exactly as it originally appeared.
You might have a character, game, object, creature or visual idea that you love but want it simplified, reworked or turned into something that makes more sense as a tattoo. That is where working directly with an artist rather than simply choosing an image from the internet becomes important.
Anime tattoos in London
Anime tattoos can range from large character portraits to extremely subtle references that only another fan would recognise.
Dani’s work tends towards the illustrative and character-driven side of anime tattooing. Clean outlines, expressive faces, recognisable silhouettes and small details can communicate a character without requiring a huge tattoo.
That also opens up plenty of possibilities if you want an anime tattoo that is relatively small or if you are building a patchwork collection rather than planning one large piece.
You can bring screenshots, character references, artwork or simply the name of the series and an idea of what you like. From there, the concept can be developed into something suitable for the placement and size you have in mind.
Video game and gaming tattoos in London
Gaming references appear throughout Dani’s work too.
There is something particularly fun about turning a character, sprite, item or moment from a game into a tattoo. It can be immediately recognisable, deliberately obscure, or somewhere in between.
Dani’s portfolio includes the kind of small characters and pixel-inspired imagery that work especially well for this type of tattoo.
If you grew up with a particular game, have a favourite character or simply love the visual language of retro games, handheld consoles and pixel art, send the reference when making your enquiry. Even an old screenshot can be enough to start a conversation about the design.
Cute tattoos that are allowed to be a little weird
Not every tattoo needs an enormous backstory.
Sometimes you just want a strange little cat.
Or a creature.
Or a character you have been looking at for six months and finally decided needs to live on your leg.
A big part of what makes Dani’s work interesting is that there is room for humour and personality alongside the technical side of tattooing.
Her flash sheets are worth watching for exactly this reason. If designing something from scratch feels overwhelming, choosing a piece of flash can be an easier way of finding something that already feels like you.
Follow @sucuink on Instagram to see new tattoos, available flash and recent work.
Can Dani create a custom tattoo?
Yes.
If you already have an idea, send as much useful information as you can when contacting us: what you want tattooed, approximate size, body placement and any references that explain the direction.
Those references do not have to be finished tattoo designs.
Screenshots from a game, anime stills, drawings, photographs, colour references or a collection of completely unrelated images can all be useful if they communicate what you are trying to achieve.
You can also browse Dani’s existing portfolio first to get a better idea of the type of work she enjoys making.
Getting tattooed by Dani in Shoreditch
Dani tattoos from Princelet Tattoo in Shoreditch, East London, close to Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
That makes the studio convenient for clients looking for an anime tattoo artist, gaming tattoo artist or illustrative tattoo artist around Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Brick Lane and the wider East London area.
We also regularly tattoo clients travelling from elsewhere in London and people visiting the city who specifically want to book with one of our artists.
If Dani’s work is what brought you here, you can request her directly when submitting your tattoo enquiry.
How to book a tattoo with Dani
The easiest way to book is through Princelet Tattoo.
Send us your tattoo idea along with the placement, approximate size, reference images and the dates that work for you. Select Dani as your preferred artist and we can come back to you with availability and the next steps.
You can also explore more of her tattoos on Instagram at @sucuink before booking.
If you already know what you want, send the enquiry over. If the idea is still half-formed, that is fine too — give us as much information as you have and we can take it from there.
Frequently asked questions about Dani @sucuink
Is Dani an anime tattoo artist in London?
Yes. Dani, also known as @sucuink, is a tattoo artist based at Princelet Tattoo in Shoreditch, East London. Anime and character-based designs are a significant part of her portfolio alongside illustrative and linework tattoos.
Does Dani tattoo video game characters?
Yes. Gaming, retro-game and character references appear regularly in Dani’s work. If you have a particular game, character, item or pixel-art reference in mind, include it with your enquiry.
Does Dani only do anime and gaming tattoos?
No. Dani also works across illustrative tattooing, fine line, linework, blackwork and black & grey designs. You can enquire about other ideas if you feel her drawing and tattooing style suits what you have in mind.
Can I ask Dani for a custom tattoo?
Yes. Custom tattoo enquiries are welcome. Send your references, approximate size, placement and any other information that helps explain the idea.
Does Dani have tattoo flash available?
Dani regularly creates original character and illustrative designs, so check @sucuink for current work and available flash or contact Princelet Tattoo about a design you have seen.
Where does Dani tattoo in London?
Dani is based at Princelet Tattoo in Shoreditch, East London, close to Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
How do I book Dani at Princelet Tattoo?
Submit a booking request through Princelet Tattoo and select Dani as your preferred artist. Include your tattoo idea, size, placement, reference images and preferred dates so we can give you the most useful response.
