''Tattoos are an outward expression of your inner self. My goal is to create the design that you visualize and make it a reality.'' - Deanna Vandiver
A practicing artist for most of her life, Deanna continues to work in several mediums (including painting, color pencil, charcoal,and wall murals). Her favorite art forms are tattooing and henna. Her passion for those is obvious to anyone who meets her.
Part of the tattoo culture (as an enthusiast-collector) long before it was popular, her love of the tattoo art spans several decades. She received her first tattoo (from Jeanne) when she was only 17 and a few years later had her back featured in a prominent tattoo magazine. Although she now spends most of her time applying designs to other people, she continues to collect personal art and has plans for a few more ''projects''.
Several years ago, Deanna completed an extensive apprenticeship with Jeanne. She exemplifies the Personal Art philosophy in all that she does: that every tattoo needs to be individual to that person, and be rendered as artistically as possible.
Although proficient in many of the more demanding styles within tattooing, Celtic knot work and animal portraiture reign as favorites. Her meticulous approach to design and her commitment to excellence are clearly apparent.
Deanna works mostly by appointment.