My Henna Journey

I discovered henna on the Big Island of Hawaii back in 2003, and I've been exploring the art of adornment ever since. I moved back to Boulder, Colorado and in December of 2007 I began the Blessed Belly art project. I began painting pregnant women, and this practice has brought out the best in me. What follows is a glimpse of my recent artwork.

Julie


belly henna heart
pregnant henna


Andrea


peacock henna hands

Postpartum Henna!

postpartum henna

baby henna celebration


Amy


henna belly tree
henna to honor motherhood


Elizabeth


henna belly with flowers
celebrate pregnancy with henna


Sondra


henna hands with baby
henna to celebrate motherhood