Reminiscent of Ancient Customs, this Henna Tattoo brings forth a sense of Wisdom Bounty and Loyalty, with its ever arcing vines and radiant tendrils, whose gentle patterns betray a strength hidden behind the beauty...
Aspirations at Sunrise, My Henna Art
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About this Henna Artwork
Aspirations at Sunrise is a Henna Tattoo body art I did for a really cool patron at the Madrid Gypsy Festival in New Mexico. This customer wanted a traditional Celtic design, which I inked on them above their wrist, while they patiently sat and watched me work.
What is a Henna Tattoo?
A Henna Tattoo of this size and complexity is something that takes about 5-15 minutes, depending on the individual tastes of the customer.
I always allow myself to incorporate any idea that inspires the collector of Henna art. It's something that's going on your body - And just like I'm inspired to do it, any artistic ideas you have while it's being made can always turn the work into something even more spectacular!
About Henna Dye
Henna is a dye which we get from a plant root of Lawsonia inermis, colloquially referred to as the Henna Plant, or, just plain, "henna." This plant has been used for thousands of years for the pigment that comes from its roots. In modern times, the dye is sometimes mixed with essential oils before being applied to the skin. Whenever I do this sort of artwork I adhere to a strict recipe which only uses 100% organic ingredients and never uses 'Black Henna' or other untraditional substances for Henna Tattoos.
It's kinda' challenging to find a good video on the science and history of Henna, but one cool one I found was this one by Kanan M., who does a great job narrating really cool things about the Henna plant.
