WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS TRADITION
WELCOME TO HAPPY YOKAI TATTOO
Yōkai (妖怪, "strange apparition") are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Benevolent or chaotic, amusing or frightening, these mischievous entities reflect a variety of mystical and mysterious experiences, and make for excellent designs when choosing a permanent skin-talisman to represent personal values, motifs, traits, and/or affections. The most commonly recognized yokai are the Hannya, the Kapa, the Kitsune, the Bakeneko and Nekomata, and various others.
OUR ARTISTS
BRIAN SVENIKER SHAY
Known for his wacky, bold, and colorful tattoos, Brian is here to make the world better, funner, and weirder, one tattoo at a time.
His favorite things to tattoo are: Yokai, DnD and fantasy characters, colorful Traditional Western and Japanese designs, Anime, and custom illustrative work in Black-and-Gray.
DANI DAKE
Known for her bold, playful, and colorful approach to tattooing, Dani brings a mix of tradition and personality to every piece. Her work blends classic American Traditional roots with vibrant illustrative details, creating tattoos that feel both timeless and one-of-a-kind.
Dani’s technical versatility allows her to move fluidly between different art styles — from bold traditional designs to more simple-states delicate fine-lines. She loves collaborating with clients to transform their ideas into meaningful works of art, creating pieces that reflect personal stories while still carrying her signature boldness and flair.
UPCOMING GUEST ARTISTS AND EVENTS
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Guest Artist | Keian Hochradel
Bringing tons of Midwest fun and flash, Kei will be tattooing on September 27th.
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Guest Artist | RD Soto
RD Soto is a reoccurring guest artist who will be in the shop Thursday - Saturday, and is taking walk-ins.
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Guest Artist | Dylan Wood
Find Dylan at the shop from April 2nd to the 13th. Flash designs are available and he accepts walk-ins.
IG: @blood_bucket_tattoo -
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Guest Artist | Dani
Find Dani at the Shop from April 10th - 14th. Flash designs are available and she accepts walk-ins.
IG: @lucky.clubs -
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Guest Artist | Emma
Emma will be at the shop from March 17th - 31st. Flash designs are available and she accepts walk-ins.
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$50 FLASH SPECIAL
To end 2024, Happy Yokai Tattoo will be having a $50 Flash Special on December 13th, 2024!
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Friday the 13th Flash Special
On September 13th, Happy Yokai Tattoo is having a $100 Flash Special. Doors open at 11 AM.
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Guest Artist | Aitor Aire
Find Aitor, aka Raso, at the shop from March 14th to the 17th. He accepts walk-ins.
IG: @raso_tattoo
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