22 years as a Henna Artist

I first discovered henna as my art medium back in the fall of 2003. For a long time, I was constantly practicing on myself and others. As soon as a design wore off (which typically happened after a couple of weeks), I would eagerly create a new one. Now, after 22 years, I still have a deep love for this art form, but I tend to reserve it for special occasions, like my birthday! 

Near my birthday in August, I spent a wonderful hour and a half in my studio, with piano music playing softly in the background, focused on painting a detailed design on my hand and palm.  I decided to paint a variety of flowers, as I feel it symbolizes how much I am blooming and growing in life right now. This wonderful season of flourishing is largely thanks to being in love and receiving so much love and affection from my sweetheart, James.

Afterward, I even took my tripod outside and set up a little photoshoot in my backyard, capturing some self-portraits.  I'm grateful I got to spend some time doing something I love so much, connecting with a creative outlet  that has been a part of my life for so long. It was a beautiful way to mark the occasion and reflect on how fortunate I feel.

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