The Foundations of Painterly Tattooing

The Foundations of

Painterly Tattooing

Transform your color work in 20 hours with the 4-step

system for painterly tattoos, no art degree needed.

Transform your color work in 20 hours with the 4-step system for painterly tattoos, no art degree needed.

20+ hours

20+ hours

Enroll Now

Enroll Now

SYMPOSIUM BONUS:

SYMPOSIUM BONUS:

Symposium attendees ONLY will get the following bonuses:

4 weeks of an exclusive mentorship group with Deanna
(ask questions daily, get personalized feedback on your work)

4 bonus group coaching calls from Deanna.

Symposium attendees ONLY will get the following bonuses:

#1) 4 weeks of an exclusive mentorship group with Deanna.

(ask questions daily, get personalized feedback
on your work)

#2) 4 bonus group coaching calls from Deanna.

Here's how you'll learn:

Here's how
you'll learn:

01

02

Module

Inspiration

Art Fundamentals

I’ll share my personal journey in developing this style and teach you how to find your own unique sources of inspiration.

A deep dive into the 5 essential principles of art that are critical for this style: edges, values, form, color, and design.

04

Module

Technique Demonstration.

 I’ll break down the specific hand motions and mechanics I use, and give you a complete overview of my 4-step process and ink choices.

Module

Art Fundamentals

Inspiration

A deep dive into the 5 essential principles of art that are critical for this style: edges, values, form, color, and design.

I’ll share my personal journey in developing this style and teach you how to find your own unique sources of inspiration.

02

01

03

Module

Tattoo Preparation. 

You’ll learn how to study references, create stencils that work for you, and the exact equipment and aftercare I use for every tattoo.

Module

Technique Demonstration.

Tattoo Preparation. 

 I’ll break down the specific hand motions and mechanics I use, and give you a complete overview of my 4-step process and ink choices.

You’ll learn how to study references, create stencils that work for you, and the exact equipment and aftercare I use for every tattoo.

04

03

05

Module

 5 Fake Skin Practice #1

You’ll tattoo along with me on a foundational piece to build your confidence and master the fundamental techniques.

05

Module

 5 Fake Skin Practice #1

You’ll tattoo along with me on a foundational piece to build your confidence and master the fundamental techniques.

Module

Fake Skin Practice #2 

Fake Skin Practice #2 

You’ll tattoo along with me on a more complex portrait—to build your confidence and master my advanced techniques.

You’ll tattoo along with me on a more complex portrait to build your confidence and master my advanced techniques.

06

06

07

07

Module

Design Demonstration. 

Design Demonstration. 

Watch over my shoulder as I design the final tattoo from scratch in real-time, giving you an unfiltered look at my creative process.

Watch over my shoulder as I design the final tattoo from scratch in real-time, giving you an unfiltered look at my creative process.

Module

Real Skin Application.

Real Skin Application.

In the final module, we put it all together. You’ll see the entire process on a real client, from placing the stencil to the final wipe down.

In the final module, we put it all together. You’ll see the entire process on a real client, from placing the stencil to the final wipe down.

08

08

Student Results

Discover the work of our students

  • Leg tattoo with celestial and geometric patterns.
    Hannah

    Student

  • Mythological arm tattoo of Zeus with artistic shading.
    orb.ee

    Student

  • Winged figure tattoo with sun and geometric details.
    Alexandra

    Student

  • Full-arm tattoo combining hands, snakes, and geometric symbols.
    Alena

    Student

  • Statue-inspired tattoo featuring peony flower and sacred heart.
    Cali

    Student

  • Realistic arm tattoo of broken mask, heart, and red accents.
    Hannah

    Student

  • Abstract thigh tattoo of classical bust with geometric lines.
    Sam

    Student

  • Surreal back tattoo of running man with abstract elements.
    Alexandra

    Student

  • Elegant floral and butterfly tattoo with compass design.
    Cali

    Student

  • Full-arm tattoo combining hands, snakes, and geometric symbols.
    Joseba

    Student

  • Mythological arm tattoo of Zeus with artistic shading.
    Leilani

    Student

  • Leg tattoo with celestial and geometric patterns.
    Lorena

    Student

  • Abstract thigh tattoo of classical bust with geometric lines.
    Pilat

    Student

  • Surreal back tattoo of running man with abstract elements.
    Sam

    Student

Student Results

Discover the work of our students

  • Leg tattoo with celestial and geometric patterns.
    Hannah

    Student

  • Mythological arm tattoo of Zeus with artistic shading.
    orb.ee

    Student

  • Winged figure tattoo with sun and geometric details.
    Alexandra

    Student

  • Full-arm tattoo combining hands, snakes, and geometric symbols.
    Alena

    Student

  • Statue-inspired tattoo featuring peony flower and sacred heart.
    Cali

    Student

  • Realistic arm tattoo of broken mask, heart, and red accents.
    Hannah

    Student

  • Abstract thigh tattoo of classical bust with geometric lines.
    Sam

    Student

  • Surreal back tattoo of running man with abstract elements.
    Alexandra

    Student

  • Elegant floral and butterfly tattoo with compass design.
    Cali

    Student

  • Full-arm tattoo combining hands, snakes, and geometric symbols.
    Joseba

    Student

  • Mythological arm tattoo of Zeus with artistic shading.
    Leilani

    Student

  • Leg tattoo with celestial and geometric patterns.
    Lorena

    Student

  • Abstract thigh tattoo of classical bust with geometric lines.
    Pilat

    Student

  • Surreal back tattoo of running man with abstract elements.
    Sam

    Student

SYMPOSIUM BONUS:

SYMPOSIUM BONUS:

Symposium attendees ONLY will get the following bonuses:

4 weeks of an exclusive mentorship group with Deanna
(ask questions daily, get personalized feedback on your work)

4 bonus group coaching calls from Deanna.

Symposium attendees ONLY will get the following bonuses:

#1) 4 weeks of an exclusive mentorship group with Deanna .

(ask questions daily, get personalized feedback
on your work)

#2) 4 bonus group coaching calls from Deanna.

BONUS: First 100

BONUS: First 100

The first 100 students to enroll get two exclusive bonuses: 6 live monthly group Q&A calls with Deanna to troubleshoot your work and answer your questions; plus priority tattoo critique access, where your work will be featured in Deanna's YouTube critique videos for in-depth, personalized analysis.

The first 100 students to enroll get two exclusive bonuses: 6 live monthly group Q&A calls with Deanna to troubleshoot your work and answer your questions; plus priority tattoo critique access, where your work will be featured in Deanna's YouTube critique videos for in-depth, personalized analysis.

What You'll Experience

What You'll Experience

  • Step-by-step video demonstrations where Deanna breaks down every stage of the 4-Step Painterly Process in real-time.

  • Two hands-on practice sessions on fake skin, where you tattoo along with Deanna to build confidence and muscle memory.

  • Over-the-shoulder design walkthroughs, where you watch Deanna's complete creative process from reference study to final stencil.

  • A full live client session, where you see the entire process on real skin with unfiltered explanations of every decision.

What You'll Learn

What You'll Learn

  •  Master The 4-Step Painterly Process: How to build tattoos in layers (underpainting → undertones → hues → details) for depth, dimension, and realism.

  • The specific hand motions and mechanics Deanna uses to apply color in a blended, layered way, and how to build confidence by tattooing along with her on two separate projects.

  • Deanna's complete design workflow, from breaking down reference photos to creating dynamic, body-flowing compositions.

  • How to execute the process on real skin, including color choices, managing client sessions, and adapting the technique to different skin types.

pricing options

4 Monthly Payments

Prefer to spread out the cost? No problem. This flexible plan lets you start the course now while breaking the enrollment into four manageable monthly payments.

Limited Spots

$297.00

Why students choose this option:

Budget-friendly

Start now pay later

One-Time Payment

Choose the simplest and most convenient way to enroll. With a single payment, you unlock everything immediately all modules, resources, bonuses, and future updates.

Limited Spots

$999.00

Why students choose this option:

No monthly payments to track

Best overall value

PRICING OPTION

4 Monthly Payments

Prefer to spread out the cost? No problem. This flexible plan lets you start the course now while breaking the enrollment into four manageable monthly payments.

Limited Spots
$297.00

Get Instant, Full Access to the Course

Why students choose this option:

Budget Friendly

Start now pay later

Choose the simplest and most convenient way to enroll. With a single payment, you unlock everything immediately all modules, resources, bonuses, and future updates.

Limited Spots
$999.00

Why students choose this option:

No monthly payments to track

Best overall value

What Deanna's Students have to say

What Deanna's Students have to say

  • Seminar

    Lee

    @Lee

    Just shadowing Deanna for a session completely elevated my application/composition game. You really can’t afford not to invest in this!

  • Deanna’s seminar completely transformed the way I look at art and my approach to tattooing. All of her techniques I have implemented into my work and the experience of this seminar continues to inspire me daily

  • Deanna’s seminar was so worth it! She perfectly translated her oil painting skills into tattooing. An amazing mentor—I learned so much and can’t wait for her next one!

  • Seminar
    Liz

    @Liz

    I left with a new flame of inspiration lit within me. Being able to have her go over theory and explain her techniques bridged so many gaps I didn’t even know I was missing. I’ve already seen improvements in my art and my tattoos. This was beyond worth it in so many ways.

  • Seminar

    Lee

    @Lee

    Just shadowing Deanna for a session completely elevated my application/composition game. You really can’t afford not to invest in this!

  • Deanna’s seminar completely transformed the way I look at art and my approach to tattooing. All of her techniques I have implemented into my work and the experience of this seminar continues to inspire me daily

  • Deanna’s seminar was so worth it! She perfectly translated her oil painting skills into tattooing. An amazing mentor—I learned so much and can’t wait for her next one!

  • Seminar
    Liz

    @Liz

    I left with a new flame of inspiration lit within me. Being able to have her go over theory and explain her techniques bridged so many gaps I didn’t even know I was missing. I’ve already seen improvements in my art and my tattoos. This was beyond worth it in so many ways.

Meet Your Mentor

Deanna has been studying art for 25 years, tattooing for 12, and teaching for 6. Her resume includes incredible achievements, such as being named Dallas’s best tattoo artist, appearing on Ink Master three times, and winning Best of Show awards in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe.


Deanna is not only one of the best tattoo artists in the world, she’s also one of the very best art educators in the tattoo industry. She has taught dozens of seminars, including private seminars, hands-on seminars, conferences, and Symposiums. She is incredibly passionate about fostering the growth of tattoo artists of all levels, and has an enormous amount of experience in both tattoo methods and career development.



Meet Your Mentor

Deanna has been studying art for 25 years, tattooing for 12, and teaching for 6. Her resume includes incredible achievements, such as being named Dallas’s best tattoo artist, appearing on Ink Master three times, and winning Best of Show awards in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe.


Deanna is not only one of the best tattoo artists in the world, she’s also one of the very best art educators in the tattoo industry. She has taught dozens of seminars, including private seminars, hands-on seminars, conferences, and Symposiums. She is incredibly passionate about fostering the growth of tattoo artists of all levels, and has an enormous amount of experience in both tattoo methods and career development.


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