Deanna James: Tattoo & Oil Painting Seminar
Create fine art on skin.
Learn how to create dynamic, emotional, painterly tattoos from Deanna James.
Deanna's Work
Who Is This For
If you:
Struggle with color choices
Aren't sure where to put those crazy greens, blues, and reds in skin tones
Want to learn how to create tattoos that last over time
Want to complete tattoos more efficiently
Worry you missed some "art school secret" or struggle to apply fine art methods to your tattoos
Want to learn how to create dynamic compositions like you see from Best of Show winning pieces
This seminar is for you. Any tattoo artist comfortable with the basic fundamentals of whip shading (pendulum motion) and color packing can benefit from this seminar. Many of Deanna’s techniques and methods are transferrable to any style. Over the years, she’s continued to simplify her teaching methods and processes to be more understandable for any experience level. Oil painting experience is not required for this seminar. Because this seminar will feature a different subject matter and format than previous seminars, even students who have attended Deanna’s seminars in the past can benefit greatly from this seminar. This seminar is for professional tattoo artists and apprentices only. You must be experienced using a tattoo machine.
What You'll Learn
In this seminar, Deanna will cover:
Her four-step underpainting tattoo technique.
How to create color portraits with an exceptional understanding of facial anatomy and where to place yellows, reds, and blues in skin tones.
How to design dynamic pieces that flow with any part of the body.
Her complete tattoo setup: the needle groupings and colors she uses in each step of her process.
The 5 essential art concepts she applies to every tattoo.
How to make your tattooing process quicker and more efficient.
And anything else you’d like to know. Q&A will be open throughout both days.
"In my opinion, a good teacher is able to explain things in terms so simple that anyone can understand them. That's what I try to accomplish in my seminars." -Deanna
Seminar Structure
Painting Theory + Oil Painting Class
Tattoo Theory + Fake Skin Practice
What's Included
Meals
- Breakfast and lunch each day
Continued Practice
- The video of Deanna's fake skin tattoo start-to-finish
- The slides from Deanna's presentation
Tattoo Supplies
- The same inks + needles + disposables Deanna uses
- Pre-stenciled fake skin
- Reference photos and stencils
Painting Supplies
- Canvas + paints + brushes + easels
What You Bring
- If you prefer to work with your own brands you can bring whatever you like
- You will need to bring your own machine/power supply.
What People Say
“Deanna’s seminar was such an amazing experience. Watching her execute her process, first hand, in person was incredible. Her one-on-one instruction on the second day was invaluable."
Hands-on seminar student
“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 with Eden Body Art Studios continues to inspire me daily."
Hands-on seminar student
“Deanna’s seminar was soo worth it!! She was able to translate her background in oil paintings into the fine art of tattooing perfectly. Great mentor, I learned so much & would definitely sign up for her next one.”
Hands-on seminar student
“I have been to 2 of Deanna’s seminars and I can tell you of all the seminars I’ve been to, hers were the best and most favorite ones. She’s very humble and her teachings are very easy to understand. Her techniques have helped me in so many ways. Everyone at Eden makes you feel welcome and at home as well. I cannot express my gratitude from learning from such a great teacher… and person. "
Hands-on seminar student
“Deanna was a fantastic instructor, knowledgeable, patient and so encouraging! Her perspective and artistic terminology was so refreshing and inspiring and she really focused on making sure we as her students took home a new technique or thought process to apply to our own work. I look forward to taking many more seminars with her and continuing to expand my knowledge and craft!”
Hands-on seminar student
“I left there with a new flame of inspiration lit with in 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. I am so grateful she was willing to share this information with other tattoo artists. She’s also a gem of a person, who is super easy to talk to. This was beyond worth it in so many ways.
Hands-on seminar student
Your Instructors
Deanna James
Monica Snyder
Teaching Assistant
Willow Webber
Teaching AssistantFAQ
Enrollment
Admittance is by application only and spots are extremely limited to preserve the quality of instruction.
Apply NowStarting at $2,000 deposit + $2,500 final payment / $4,000 if paid in full