About

Hi, I'm Deanna

I believe creativity isn't something you're born with—it's something you build.

My goal is to help everyday people discover the confidence to create beautiful decorative finishes, one project at a time.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to expand your skills, I want to show you that creative finishes don't have to feel overwhelming.

My Story

My creative journey has taken me from professionally installing decorative finishes in homes and commercial spaces to teaching workshops, mentoring, creating murals, and sharing tutorials with thousands of people online.

Over the years I've learned that beautiful finishes aren't about following someone else's steps perfectly—they come from understanding why colours, textures, layers, and movement work together.

That's the approach I teach today.

Instead of simply showing you what to do, I help you understand the creative process so you can confidently develop your own style.

WHY I TEACH

One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been watching people discover they are more creative than they believed.

I've taught hundreds of students through hands-on workshops and mentoring, and one thing always stands out:

Confidence grows through practice—not perfection.

That's why everything I create is designed to be approachable, encouraging, and beginner friendly while still helping you build real creative skills.

A FEW THING ABOUT ME

  • Professional decorative finish artist

  • Workshop instructor and mentor

  • Mural artist

  • Creator of DIY Deanna

  • Over 84,000 YouTube subscribers

  • More than 3.8 million YouTube views

Create with Confidence

Whether you're joining a workshop, downloading a free guide, attending a paint party, or simply looking for creative inspiration, I'm so glad you're here.

I can't wait to create with you.

Deanna