Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo
Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry blossom tattoo is one of the most favored designs specifically among women and its popularity is undoubtedly still increasing. These flowers are favorite subjects of paintings and poems in Japan and hold a very prominent position in Japanese culture.

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tree Tattoo

2007 Jamila henna powder is here!

My case of 100 boxes of 100 grams of Jamila Henna arrived on 7/10/07. From the plane, to my doorstep and right to the freezer, I have made sure that I will be able to sell the freshest Jamila henna powder possible until supplies run out. I offer free shipping by First Class Mail in the USA.

Click Right Here to purchase.

Bridal Henna - Recipe for dark henna color

As promised, here is a photo of the finished color, 24 hours after the paste is removed. This color will continue to darken over the next 24 to 48 hours. While it may appear that this is black henna, I assure you, no black henna was used.

I use only fresh Jamila Henna powder, which gives very good, dark color very quickly. This paste was made with lemon juice, lime juice, my henna tea blend and henna powder. After allowing the paste to rest for 12 hours, I added tea tree oil, lavender oil, neroil oil, geranium bourbon oil & a bit of eucalyptus oil.

To futher thin the paste, I added a bit of pomegranate juice. After the henna paste had dried on the skin, I sprayed it with a mixture of lemon juice, sugar & lavender oils all mixed together in a fine mist sprayer. I waited for the paste to be pretty dry on the skin before spraying with the lemon juice. I was able to spray the finished design serveral times.

To be sure I got the best color possible, I wrapped the design with tissue, and wore a plastice glove (the kind you might get for food service use) for several hours. Come back to visit again for more tips as I "discover" them.

Bridal Henna - Fine Line Henna Tattoo

Here is a photo of a traditonal henna pattern from a little design book I picked up at a local Indian market.

Of course, the pattern was far more intricate than this design as my model had small hands! None the less, I still practice full bridal every chance I get. I will post a photo of the finished color in the next few days. (Click the photo for a close-up view.)

End of Season Sale - 100 gm Jamila on Sale

The new crop of Jamila henna powder is in the air & should arrive soon. To make way for the 2007 harvest, I am offering the last 12 boxes of 100 super sift Jamila henna for sale at $6.50 US.

Free shipping by First Class Mail is included in the price of each box for mailing addresses in the USA. Click the title of this post for more information or to purchase.

Henna Kits - Quick & Easy Henna Kit for $6.50

I have just made up 6 Quick & Easy Henna Kits.

I am still able to sell them for only $6.50 which includes shipping by First Class Mail in the USA.

Although it may be hard to see from the photo, you get a plastic henna cone filled with super sift Jamila henna, a pre-measure vial of essential oils, a toothpick to straighten lines if need be, and a Q-Tip to apply the lemon sugar glaze.

You also get complete instructions, helpful hints, 8 easy patterns & online tech support!

Clicking the title of this post will take you to more info, color samples & of course..... the shopping cart button.

Bridal Peacock Tattoo Movie

I am practicing my bridal henna and am lucky to have a willing model.

Of course I am inspired by the great henna art of SJ Henna in Singapore... as you can see by this design.

Click the HERE for a little music & "movie".

Spirit Vision Henna is available for Bridal Showers, Wedding Parties, and other events.

Visit my site for more information.

Little Henna Glove Tattoo

Here is a quick little henna 'glove" style. It has that lacy sort of feeling that many people like.

This photo of course is not the big news. The BIG News is that I I just "met" a very talented henna artist from Singapore, and she sent me a link to her blog.

To see some fabulous bridal henna just visit SJ Henna Designs. I hope to be able to do more of this kind of henna... so if you want to come on by Midnight Sun & get glamourous, or adventurous.. please do.

On Saturday, henna is by dontation. That means you give what you can afford, although the preferred minimum is $10... give what you can.

Tribal Tattoo - Spirit Tribe Healing Tattoo

Here's a Sprit Tribe pattern. The pupose was to facilitate healing, balance, a return to ground.

Archtypal energies from Spain & Scotland came to play in the creation of this tattoo.

Of course I have just finished printing up new books full of traditional henna tattoo as well as some nice "Anywhere Designs" if you are not having a tribal moment when you stop by Midnight Sun

Be sure to visit Spirit Vision Henna to see the updated "henna movie"

Tribal Tattoo - free hand Spirit Tribe tattoo

Here is a "Spirit Tribe" tattoo. It happens when henna sort of finds the tribal nature of a client. In this case the client's nature was powerful, bold & passionate.

Done in the "Chef's Choice" tradition of seeing what the artist gives you, this design was created for the inner forearm.

Next post will be another Spirit Tribe pattern, this one with a healing intent.

Taureg Henna Pattern for Soles of Feet

This is a Taureg pattern for the soles of the feet from the Joyous Art of Henna by Catherine Cartwright-Jones. Henna by Ann George of Spirit Vision Henna, foto by Chelsie.

If you would like a tattoo like this, it's best done at late in the afternoon or in the early evening. Or you could chose to have a henna party. (Nope... it doesn't tickle.)

Full Palms Henna - traditional henna tattoo!

I had the good luck to be able to do this lovely full palm henna tattoo today. I hope you enjoy it.

I suppose it took about 45 minutes from start to finish. I hope to have a foto of the finished color on line soon.

Just stop by Midnight Sun to look thru lots of pattern books... maybe you will find something you like. (Click the image for a larger view).

Gilded Chrysanthemum Tattoo

Here is a gilded mum tattoo for a young woman who stopped into Midnight Sun last Saturday. She was very patient with me as I did my first ever chrysanthemum henna.

The design is gilded with a lovely pearly white paste touched with a bit of rose glitter to make the flower... the leaves are done in a peridot gilding paste.

Dragon Tattoo Designs

Dragon tattoos can be tattooed as armbands / arm bands, lowerback / lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders, the upperback area, chest. . . just about anywhere as body art.

People now commonly search online using the internet for dragon tattoo flash (tattoo art / tattoo pictures) and this is a great source to find dragon tattoos. First instinct is to find free dragon tattoo designs, but the quality of these designs is generally pretty poor (you get what you pay for, of course).

Tattoo Artists who create our tattoo flash get paid a royalty, so your purchase goes to support the flash artists to create more top quality tattoo artwork

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Dragon tattoo

Dragon tattoo

Dragon tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tattoo For Girls

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry blossom tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs for women currently. The beauty and delicate nature of a cherry blossom can’t be denied. In both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry blossom is full of symbolic meaning and significance. Before deciding to get a cherry blossom tattoo design it makes sense to understand the symbolism and deep cultural connections and meaning that this tattoo might hold. After all the best tattoo designs are ones that hold a great deal of symbolic significance. Typically the tattoo that is universally regretted is the one that was gotten while out with a bunch of friends just because they were getting one. So don’t fall into the trap and regret your tattoo later in life. Instead if you are planning on getting a tattoo at least take the time to research the symbolism and meaning behind it and see if it speaks to you and if the ideas are significant in your life.

While many people tend to blend and confuse the Japanese and Chinese culture together from lack of knowledge the two are very different in many ways. Therefore the meaning and symbolism that the cherry blossom holds is different in each culture.

Chinese Cherry Blossom

For the Chinese the cherry blossom is a very significant symbol of power. Typically it represent a feminine beauty and sexuality and often holds an idea of power or feminine dominance. Within the language of herbs and herbal lore of the Chinese the cherry blossom is often the symbol of love.

Japanese Cherry Blossom

For the Japanese the cherry blossom holds very different meaning. The cherry blossom is a very delicate flower that blooms for a very short time. For the Japanese this represents the transience of life. This concept ties in very deeply with the fundamental teachings of Buddhism that state all life is suffering and transitory. The Japanese have long held strong to the Buddhist belief of the transitory nature of life and it is very noble to not get too attached to a particular outcome or not become emotional because it will all pass in time.

The fallen cherry blossom is not taken lightly in Japanese symbolism either. It often represents the beauty of snow and there are many connections made in Japanese literature or poetry to a fallen cherry blossom and snow. This also has been extended to the life of a warrior whose life was ended early in battle.

As you can see in both cultures the symbolism and meaning behind the cherry blossom is very significant and powerful at the same time. It is important to think about these symbols and connect this with what your personally believe the cherry blossom represents. If you still want to get a cherry blossom tattoo and the above meaning from the Japanese culture or the Chinese culture do not speak to you or you’re somehow view the cherry blossom in a very different way then it is okay to still get a cherry blossom tattoo. However, it is always important to know the symbolism before getting a tattoo permanently done.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Cherry Blossom Tattoo

Artists Henna Kits - Fresh Tea & Jamila Henna

I have four henna kits ready to ship by First Class Mail if you are in the mood to try your hand at the fine art of henna tattoo. The herbal tea blend is super fresh! and a great addition to your henna recipes.

Just click HERE and scroll down the page a bit, for complete information on the Artists kits that include a 35 bm package (foil sealed) of super fine Jamila henna.

Traditional Indian Henna for Feet

Want to see all the images of this henna pattern? Just CLICK HERE for the slide show.

This is a Sunday afternoon henna moment for a friend. It was a very peaceful time, and a great help to me to be able to practice bridal style Indian henna.

Come back.. I hope to have photos in color soon.

Henna Dragon Tattoo

Here is a wrist tattoo that became a wrap around dragon. We weren't sure quite how the dragon would go... but as always seems to happen, henna has a way of finding the natural patterns in a person.This tattoo is one example. Click the image for a full sized photo.

If you want henna, remember, Spirit Vision Henna is avilable Saturday afternoons, or by appoitment for parties of all kinds.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry blossom tattoo - what does it symbolize

Even if these flowers are mostly associated with Japan, they are also a part of China’s culture as well but represent an entirely different meaning as how it is traditionally observed in Japan. It would be therefore interesting to know as what cherry blossom tattoo symbolizes in relation to how the flower is celebrated in these two countries.The blossoming of these flowers marks the coming of spring in Japan and paves the way for hanami or cherry blossom viewing. This event is observed with blithe and exuberance – people gather under the trees while enjoying the intensity and beauty of the blossoming flowers that last only for days. Thus, cherry blossom is a symbol that is associated with the life of samurai warriors of old Japan which could end violently at any time just as cherry blossom would shed its petals after a fleeting moment. It is a felicitous symbol and a poignant reminder of the fragility and transitory of life. The flowing petals of cherry blossom represent the sacrifice that these warriors have to go through to defend their emperors. It is a symbol associated with the beauty and fragility of human life.

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Cherry Blossom Tattoo Designs

Sandra Bullock Tattoos

As one of the richest female celebrities in Hollywood, and the owner of her own successful movie production company, Bullock is one-of-a-kind.

Sandra Bullock Tattoo

Sandra Bullock Tattoo

Sandra Bullock Tattoo

Sandra Bullock Tattoo

Abstract Henna Lotus - Gilded for summer fun.

Don't you love gilding? I think it is great fun!

Here is an abstract lotus pattern that a favorite here in Jax.

If you know the author of this design, please send that info along so I may give credit where credit is due.

Henna by donation (folding money please) at Midnight Sun on most Saturday afternoons.

This design features glitter as gidling in ruby, turquoise & "diamond" (which is hard to see in the foto). The photo shows paste on the skin.

Quick Henna for the Back of the Hands

I have a new tip, which is probably not news to more expericenced artists, but you may find it helpful.
I have some henna powder, that while still good, is not super fresh... so I decided to put it in a mortar & pestle & grind it a bit more. (This powder is already super fine, so the pulverizing was not to improve the texture, rather to see if the grinding would help the powder release it's dye.)

The result (which surprised me) was that the newly ground henna (from Pakistan) suddenly behaved like Yemini henna I had purchased in the past in that the henna had that gummy, yeasty quality when mixed as a paste.

Abstract Lotus Palm & Henna Tips

Here is a quick henna tattoo for the palm. It is possible to get henna on your palm & do all sorts of daily activities.. you just have to stay away from water for a while.

My new henna recipe seems to be the best yet. The recipe creates a paste that easily stays on the skin. Instead of adding fructose, (apparently I can't measure that correcty) I add a bit of pomegranet juice concentrate to the finished paste. This little bit of natural sugar seems to keep the henna on the skin nicely.

I also decided to put my lemon sugar glaze in a little spray bottle this year. This works great! Instead of dabbing little bits of lemon glaze on a design with a Q-Tip, I just give the finished pattern a qucik spritz. My clients love it!

Full Palms Henna - traditional henna tattoo!

Here is a new sample of traditional henna tattoo. Designs on the palms of the hands always yield the deepest color. (This is a photo of the paste still on the skin.)

Spirit Vision Henna thanks our hostess for the opportunity to do tradtional mehandi - and a bit of gilding - at her wonderful party. The pattern is original, but based on traditional componenets. I call it "Chef's Choice" henna. This means you tell me what you like (floral, tribal, African, Indian, geometric) and I create design to suite your style, your budget.. and of course your body.

Johnny Depp Tattoo Designs

The egyptians believe the sparrow could deliver the souls of the dead to heaven. Another meaning would be for freedom, as some prisoners had sparrow tattoos.It was made popular when Captain Jack from Pirates of the Caribbean has a sparrow tattooed onto his arm with the name "jack". The actor Johnny Depp himself also has one.

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo

Johnny Depp Tattoo