It's Time to Crack Down!
I think that I've got a pretty good hold on the concepts of using and designing henna, so now it's just a matter of practicing it until it looks really good. I asked my mom to help me find her old tripod in the attic, and I dusted it off and got to work. I had a few issues with the battery in my camera dying, so not all of the designs are complete from start to finish, but I hope they're at least a good indicator of what I've been up to.So Far...
Some Random Notes:
After doing the sea turtle design on my left palm, I had a volleyball tournament. When you line up at the net before serve, you're supposed to stand with your palms toward the net. While I was standing there, a girl from the other team stopped and told me she liked my henna, which caught me off guard, but really helped my confidence in my developing skills.I've also found that while the thinner tip is easier to apply henna with, it makes it much harder to peel it all off. (Sorry, people who I have henna-ed. I really don't mean to inconvenience you.)
And also, thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be guinea pigs during my self-training of mehndi art! I really appreciate you letting me use your skin as canvases (even though it sounds really weird when I put it like that...).
Time Log:
Practice: 2 hours 30 minutesSorry, no research this time! I'm really trying to refine my technique in these last few weeks.
It is awesome how you are developing your artistry skills. There are some really beautiful hennas that I have seen before. It is a very uncommon style of art that you cannot really find anywhere else. Also, it is so satisfying to see your time-lapses, it shows your progress and is very entertaining for the reader. I am very excited to hear your ted talk, how henna has impacted your life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback! I'll do my best to give an interesting TED Talk.
DeleteYour henna looks great Tessa! I also like how you were able to use so many videos of your henna. Its great that another volleyball player commented on your henna. Good luck Tessa!
ReplyDeleteIts fantastic how good at Henna you got! i love the fact that the canvas is human skin, and that you can do anything with it. keep up the great work.
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