Henna Jellyfish I Am

Painting jellyfishes has become my favorite thing to do recently.  Not sure when I became so fascinated with jellyfishes, but it's been fun.  Here are pictures I took of them at an aquarium and then my henna jellyfish.  Sometimes I think not have a brain wouldn't be so bad after all --- it would definitely prevent me from over-thinking everything.  :)

This last jellyfish picture I created using REAL henna!  It's available in other background colors as well.  So feel free to visit my etsy shop and send me a message with the background color you'd like! Here is the link to see more pictures of the painting: 
               http://www.etsy.com/listing/74996767/jellyfish-henna-art-in-yellow-acrylic

Bringing Luck My Way

 I seem to be out of luck...looked left and right and couldn't figure out how to bring it back so I made these two frames.  The peacock feather designs were created using REAL henna!  

Unique....

Different....

One-of-a-kind.... 

So maybe it's wishful thinking that luck will come back to me with these frames....but luck is serendipitous in that way!  Let me know if you have any extra luck lying around so that I can borrow some.  

Be well.  

Jellyfish Acrylic Mixed Media Painting with Henna

Another jellyfish painting ----- I love my newest sea creature.  What do you all think?  The cool thing is that I made it using henna!

A Giddy Feeling

I stayed up all night working on this painting.  I lost count of how many hours it took me to finish the henna design..... But the painting looks awesome!  It makes me giddy everytime I look at it.  So, that's why I finally wrote a post.  The painting is 10x32inches.

Tell me what you think:

I just listed it in my shop as well!  I can do smaller versions of the painting as well - just email me at mehndiart09@gmail.com.

Swirly Sunset

Just added a new painting on etsy that I am so excited about --- it combines acrylic, henna, and fabric all into one!!!! I was thinking I should make more of these paintings in different sizes.

Out of Fresh Ideas

I have the urge to paint but can't figure out what to paint......please help!!!  What do you think I should paint?  Suggestions that I receive get a FREE PRINT of any painting in my shop with purchase. 

How to Add Spice to Life!!!!

Recently I've been feeling so out of touch with inner self.  Often, I feel like I'm going through the motions but not enjoying anything.  So with the intention to add spice to my life, I did 5 henna projects last night ----- I have been so crazy busy at work that I haven't been able to do any henna art.  Getting some henna in my hands was so awesome.  Just relieved all of my work stress!!!

Here's a sneak peak of what I worked on:

Visit my shop to see more pictures:  www.mehndiart09.etsy.com

Take care. 

Being Neglectful of Blogging Recently

I've  been so exhausted the last few weeks when I come home!  I have been busy painting but haven't been sharing them with you all.  Here's my attempt to get back on schedule!!!!

A World Full of Love!!!! Perfect image right!!

An Owly Night Pillar Candle - Handpainted with Henna Design

Just made something new that I am so excited to share!   It's been exquisitely created using 100% henna. 

As aside,  I just found out that the gallery I'm going to showcase my work was actually ranked #1 art gallery in Albuquerque, NM.  That's pretty cool! 

Showcasing My Work at a Local Gallery!

I'm happy to report that I will be showcasing my work at a local gallery.  Wooden Cow Gallery will be putting my work on display next month.  They loved my work and I am so excited to share my work with the rest of the community.  It's the start of something great. 

Smiles All Around :)

A Moment to Reflect

Let go of your worries
and be completely clear-hearted,
like the face of a mirror
that contains no images.

If you want a clear mirror,
behold yourself and
see the shameless truth,
which the mirror reflects.

If metal can be polished
to a mirror-like finish,
what polishing might the mirror
of the heart require?

Between the mirror and the heart
is this single difference:  the heart
conceals secrets, while the mirror does not.
----- Rumi ----

I love Rumi!  So much to think about.... 

The Faces of Helplessness

Author Tracy Kidder wrote a phenomenonal book some years ago, entitled "Mountains Beyond Mountains".  The book documents 20+ years of work of Dr. Paul Farmer in Haiti.  Dr. Farmer is the founder of Partners In Health. 

It is a worthy cause that needs our support.  Here is a link to a slide show showing the work that is being done and the faces of helplessness: 
http://standwithhaiti.org/haiti/news-entry/photos-from-port-au-prince-david-walton/

If you can do anything in this moment, it is to give of what you have.  The saying I love to remind myself as well as you is to give from with your right-hand, meanwhile your left-hand has no idea how much and what you gave.  This, to me is the true spirit of giving!  May you get back double, or triple what you gave.

My Heart is Swirly!

A beautiful golden brown color...
Swirly hearts....
Glowing in the sun....

I'm all about swirls.  To me, they give the feeling of limitless dimensions.  They flow in any given direction.  Don't you wish you could do that in life as well. 

I just listed it in my etsy shop (http://www.mehndiart09.etsy.com/).  Custom orders are welcome.  I can do any color background and any size of canvas.  The photos you see are of an 8x10inch canvas.

It's a Quilt, No It's a Painting, No It's Both!

I spent the last few weeks working on this painting.  It's composed of a set of 9 canvases.   Each canvas is 8 x 10 inches.  Each canvas has a different mandala design.  All work was freehand. I didn't use any stencils to make the design.  So you can imagine how hard it was to draw a circle. 

Unfortunately, the photo isn't great.  Tell me what you think:

Full of Dust

In a world of complexity, we forget how things happen.  The earth, the moon, the sun, the planet all seems amazing and yet simple too.  So much can go wrong and yet each exists in harmony with each other.  Don't you wish we, as a species, could live in similar harmony.  Often, we make things too complicated, which further distances us from each other.  I'd loved to be as simple as dust.  To go wherever the wind takes me.   

I came across a poem that I had to share with you all.  Sadly, I don't know who the author is.

If my essence is from dust,

then dust (wherever it is) is my homeland

And every creature upon the heavens and the

earth represents a close relative.

What does this poem mean to you?  I look forward to reading your comments. 

Dare To Be A Dreamer

Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.


- Leon J. Suenes -

When I dream, it's always about my next painting project. For a long time I haven't dreamt anything. I would barely go to sleep and the alarm would suddenly wake me up. These days, I sleep very little. But what I've found is that I'm so refreshed in the morning. I look forward to waking up and seeing the surprise next to my bed. Today, I discovered this candle!

It's handpainted freehand using 100% henna. This flameless candles are not only safe, but it also has a beautiful design.

Dimensions: 2.8 x 4in
Scent: Vanilla flameless pillar candle

***********For questions, email me at mehndiart09@gmail.com *******************

Be My Valentine Envelope Painting - Intricate Henna Design - Freehand - One of a Kind

I couldn't sleep all night.  This is what I was upto.  Hope you like it. 

http://www.mehndiart09.etsy.com/

Etsy Treasury

One of my henna candles was included in an etsy treasury! 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=103629



I hope this become part of the front page of etsy.

Happy New Year!

Nine Canvas Painting with Henna Design

This was a 9 canvas painting.  Each canvas was 10x10in.  I matched the background colors based on the color layout of my friend's room.  This project took me about a month to complete.  Each frame has a different henna design.  Here is a snapshot of each canvas: 

I would love to get your feedback on this painting.  I can't decide if I just make another 9 canvas painting.  What do you think?

Pretty in Pink Painting Decorated with Henna!

Title:  Pretty in Pink
Dimensions:  16 x 20in canvas panel
Medium:  Acrylic Painting

Have a look at the painting.  Do you think I should post it in my shop on etsy?  Don't know if anyone would buy it?  I spent so many hours on it and wouldn't know what price it should be.  What do you tink it should be?

Happy holidays!