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Want to be the best 3D areola tattoo artist?
3D Areola Drawing COURSE
The size of your impact is directly connected to how many survivors and doctors trust and refer you.
But they don’t recommend “good enough.” They recommend realism.
If your art doesn’t speak for itself, it won’t be trusted to speak for them. Let’s make sure yours does.
Artists Who Draw Realism Get Stronger Referrals & More Visibility Online
Take The Drawing Course
This is an online, self-paced drawing course that I created in partnership with a world renowned and international artist, Hilda Smith who helps non-artists become hyper-realistic areola artists.
You’ll learn to draw hyper-realistic areolas with pencil and paper, learning the techniques that will shape the quality of every tattoo you do from here on out.
This Course Is A Must-Take For Anyone Wanting To Get Into 3D Nipple Tattooing
This course is required before attending Jayd’s in-person 3D Areola Tattoo Training. It’s the foundation for artists who want to do this work the right way.
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After This Course, You’ll Know How To Draw Nipples That
✔ Look Real - Learn to draw 3D areolas that look like they're popping off the paper and actually belong on a survivor’s body.
✔ Get Noticed - Realism builds trust. When your drawings look real, doctors and survivors can’t help but notice.
✔ Translate to Tattooing - You’ll learn how to draw in a way that will translate into compromised skin if you decide to pursue tattooing after.
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This course teaches you how to see and recreate what’s actually there—not just what you think nipples are supposed to look like.
You’ll leave with the skill to build every areola with intention and accuracy, and you’ll come into tattoo training prepared to actually apply what you’re being taught.
Drawing Helps You Tattoo Better. Period.
Drawing Helps You Tattoo Better. Period.
If you don’t know what real looks like, you’re guessing when you tattoo.
If you don’t know what real looks like, you’re guessing when you tattoo.
The Difference Between Artists Who Draw First And Those Who Skip Right To Tattooing
“If you can’t draw it, you’re not ready to tattoo it. That’s just the truth. Every artist who’s done this work well started by learning what real even looks like.” — Jayd
When You Learn To Draw first
You rely on stencils or guesswork and struggle to make each areola unique to the body.
Your work might technically heal, but it won’t hold emotional weight.
When You Skip this step
Your tattoo work looks flat, overly symmetrical, or unnatural—and survivors can tell. So can surgeons.
You know what real looks like before you ever tattoo it—and your realism shows. Survivors trust you. Doctors refer you.
You build every areola from scratch based on anatomy, skin tone, and natural variation—because that’s what real is.
Your work restores confidence and earns credibility. You’ve trained your eye and built the skill to back it up.
ARE NERVOUS ABOUT CREATING SOMETHING SO PERSONAL
are preparing to take Jayd’s in-person 3D Nipple Tattoo Training and have at least 2 years of tattooing experience
This drawing course is a required prerequisite to build your foundation before applying to Jayd's 3D nipple tattoo training certification.
FEEL UNSURE WHERE TO START
You’re drawn to the idea of creating areola tattoos but feel uncertain about how to draw and make them look 3D.* Note: Jayd only trains experienced tattoo artists in 3D nipple tattooing. If you’re a beginner and want to learn how to tattoo, [click here for her 5-Day Paramedical Tattoo Training]
WANT TO HELP SURVIVORS HEAL
You may know someone personally who's been affected by cancer and loss and now you want to be on the other side of the equation, helping people take back control.
have never taken an art class, don’t consider yourself an artist, or feel totally intimidated by drawingWANT TO HELP SURVIVORS HEAL
This course was intentionally created for the non-artist artist—the person who’s never picked up a pencil but wants to learn with guidance that actually makes sense. Jayd designed this because she was you. She learned to draw from scratch and built this course to make it feel doable, not daunting.
You want a step-by-step process that will give the skills and confidence to create realistic results without feeling overwhelmed or lost.
CARE ABOUT LEARNING THE RIGHT WAY
This course is for artists who:
You know how important this work is for survivors, and you want to feel prepared to create art that they'll love and reflects their journey.
WHETHER YOU’RE NEW TO DRAWING AREOLAS OR READY TO EXPLORE 3D TECHNIQUES FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS COURSE WILL GUIDE YOU IN CREATING ART THAT LOOKS NATURAL, FEELS INTENTIONAL, AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR SURVIVORS.
To become an incredible and impactful 3D nipple tattoo artist,
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Here’s what that looks like in real life:
The Work We Do Matters, We Should Want To Be The Best
This work isn’t just technical, it’s emotional. You’re not just tattooing. You’re helping someone rebuild a part of themselves they didn’t choose to lose.
QUICK TOUGH LOVE CHAT
- A survivor looks in the mirror and sees the version of herself she remembers before cancer took what it took
- A client tells you she finally feels “normal” again after years of disconnect from her body
- You know without a doubt that you can create areolas so realistic, even surgeons are stunned when they realize it’s not “real”
- This isn’t about perfectionism. It’s about responsibility. When someone’s healing is in your hands, your skill needs to match the significance of the moment.
Here’s How It Works
This is an online, self-paced training that will help you master the art of creating hyper-realistic areola tattoos.
The 3D Drawing Course is 100% online, runs for 6 weeks, and is completely self-paced for $297
- Immediate access to your private course dashboard
- A welcome video from Jayd to kick things off
- A downloadable Supplies List with recommended colored pencils, drawing pads, and other materials so you can prep with confidence
- Your first lesson is delivered via email 7 days after enrollment to give you time to order and receive materials needed.
When you enroll, you’ll get:
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meet your instructors
your art instructor
Hilda Smith is an internationally recognized art instructor and coloured pencil specialist whose work in realism has helped students of all levels unlock their creative potential. Based in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland, Hilda has built a reputation for making complex techniques understandable — transforming artists who once doubted their abilities into confident creators through compassionate guidance.
Her approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that anyone can learn to draw with the right foundation and tools. She has spent years helping artists move beyond frustration and self‑doubt to discovering confidence and artistic growth they never thought possible.
In this course, Hilda will be your guide through the advanced drawing techniques that form the foundation for realistic, three‑dimensional artwork.
While Hilda brings her deep expertise in fine art and drawing, I bring the real-world application of tattooing. Together, we bridged the gap between traditional artistry and tattooing so you’re not just learning how to draw realistically, you’re learning how to do it in a way that will translate into skin when you’re ready to tattoo.
I created this course to make sure every artist stepping into this space has both the technical skill and the standard of care this work deserves.
I’m also the owner of Studio Conceal in Gilbert, Arizona and have been transforming lives through the art of paramedical tattooing for over 7 years- and counting.
Artist/Educator at Studio Conceal
An Honest Note From Jayd
Let me be clear: if you’re tattooing nipples and don’t know how to draw, you are doing a disservice to survivors.
I’ve been doing this work for years, and I’ve seen the difference between work that helps someone heal and work that makes their trauma worse. This course exists because the standard in our industry should be higher.
When you’re working with survivors, you don’t get to half-ass it. The skill has to match the significance of the work.
—Jayd Hernandez
Because when something looks real, it feels real too.
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important faqs
This course is a low-risk way to explore if areola work resonates with you. By starting with drawing, you’ll see if you like and enjoy creating realistic areolas first, before committing to investing in a full tattooing course - saving you both time and money.
You don’t need to be a natural artist—anyone can draw with the right steps. This course provides a step-by-step approach for all levels, focusing on shading, texture, and dimension. With practice and feedback, you’ll see your confidence and skills grow.
Most in-person tattoo courses skip foundational realism techniques on paper, leaving you less prepared. This is a backwards approach to training because if you can't draw it on paper first, it's impossible for you to tattoo it in the skin. This is also the reason why so many breast cancer survivors are unhappy with their areola work. In this course, you’ll build those essential skills first, so you’re ready to create lifelike results when it’s time to work on skin and feel confident in doing so.
Yes! While this course covers drawing techniques only, these skills are specifically designed to prepare you for tattooing on scarred skin. With guidance from a paramedical areola specialist, you’ll learn realistic effects that translate to tattooing—including details like not erasing because you wouldn't be able to erase a tattoo once it's in the skin.
Not necessarily! This course combines structured lessons and live feedback, making it feel like in-person training. Plus, with six months of replay access, you can revisit lessons as often as needed—something most live classes don’t offer.
We’ve been in business long enough to know that if we give you “lifetime” access, it makes it easier for you to not fully commit and brush it to the side. Life gets busy for all of us and so if you don’t take action now and make this a priority, you’ll lose it. How many items do you have in your Amazon wishlist that you haven’t looked at for years? It’s basic human psychology and so we’re here to help coach you and guide you to being accountable and following through in what you say you want to do.
Because this work is deeply impactful and the course gives you immediate access to digital materials, this course is non-refundable.
But beyond the logistics, here’s the truth: If you're already looking for a way out before you even begin, this probably isn’t for you. This course is for artists who are all-in. Who understands that when you’re working with survivors, you don’t get to half-commit. You’re either fully here to do this work or you’re not.
If you feel called to help people heal through art, care deeply about standards, and want to grow as an artist and human, you’re ready. You don’t need to be a “natural artist.” The drawing course is built for beginners and pros alike. If you’re unsure, start with the drawing course—it’s a low-risk way to see if this work is yours to hold and can be taken without joining our in-person training.