Deanna James
Deanna James is the founder of Eden Body Art Studios and a tattoo artist with more than 12 years of tattooing experience and 25 years in art. She is known around the world for her painterly tattoo style, inspired by classical oil painting. Her work has won “Best of Show” awards in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe. Deanna is also a three-time Ink Master contestant and a dedicated teacher, leading seminars and workshops to help other tattoo artists grow.
At the Eden Winter Symposium, Deanna will present “Foundations of Painterly Tattoos.” In this seminar, she will share the key parts of her approach, including design, shading, edges, color saturation, form, and technique. She will show how traditional art methods connect to tattooing and give artists a clear framework to improve both their technical skills and creative expression.