Young woman with dark curly hair, wearing a brown and beige striped off-shoulder top and light-colored jeans, standing against a textured coral-colored wall.
A young woman with long dark curly hair stands against a pink textured wall, wearing a brown and tan striped off-the-shoulder top and light-colored jeans, touching her hair with one hand and holding an object in her other hand.
A young woman with long curly black hair standing against a pink wall, wearing a brown and beige striped off-shoulder top and light-colored jeans.

Kayla DeNee’

I am a contemporary painter exploring emotion, color, and identity through expressive, narrative-driven work. My practice centers on portraiture and symbolic forms, using stylized expression to reflect personal and shared experiences.

My work is rooted in storytelling. Each piece serves as a visual exploration of feeling, memory, and transformation, drawing attention to the emotional depth beneath the surface. Through bold color, texture, and form, I aim to create work that feels intimate, honest, and open to interpretation.

Based in South Carolina, my practice continues to evolve as I explore new ways of translating emotion and identity into visual language.

Painter • Creative Director • Tattoo Artist

A woman wearing black gloves and a gray hoodie is holding a pink crafting tool over two small bottles with straws, preparing a craft project in a room with cabinets and shelves.

I’m a full-time tattoo artist based in Charleston, SC. Some Know me as Kay, or KayTats; with 3+ years of experience specializing in neo-traditional, blackwork, and fine line tattooing. My work is rooted in storytelling and emotional expression, blending fine art influence with intentional detail. Every piece is approached as a collaborative process, designed to feel personal, thoughtful, and lasting.

Follow for more on Instagram & Tik-tok @KayTats_

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Color & Bloom Studio is my creative extension focused on curated pop-up art workshops throughout Charleston. As creative director, I design immersive, hands-on experiences that encourage connection, creativity, and community. Each event is intentionally styled to feel inviting, expressive, and memorable.

Follow for more on Instagram & Tik-tok @colorandbloomstudio and visit www.colorandbloom.com for our latest!