Spirit Hands Mehndi (Henna Hands) & Mandala (Mediation Wheel)
Henna Mehndi
Loosestrife Henna Scrub Grows Asia & North Africa USA Fragrant white/reddish flowers & leaves Used to make dye
Mehndi (Hina) –Application of Henna
Temporary form of Skin decoration Employed for special occasions
Applied to: –H–Hands & feet Because higher levels of keratin=darker coloration –K–Keratin (fibrous insoluble protein »M»Main structural element in hair, nails, feather, hooves
Mehendi historical facts Started in India/Egypt 12th Century A.D.
Mehendia designs four different styles & Patterns Middle Eastern-floral North African-geometrical floral Indonesian & Southern Asian- blocks of colors Indian & Pakistani –P–Paisley pattern & teardrops
Body Painting –Existed in most tribal cultures Worn in ceremonies Annatto, huito, wet charcoal and henna dyes used
Annatoo seed Dye used in Various cultures
Charcoal Dye for body art painting
Assignment Part ONE Trace the outline of your hand & a portion of your arm
Your Design How can you incorporate the following ?
Elements of Art Shapes Lines that vary Value- using thick and thin lines Space Form Texture
Principles of design Balance Contrast Emphasis Movement Pattern Rhythm unity
Using Marker Rendering fill in the hand & arm with your design Draw a circle in the center -but, do not fill in yet!
Part Two- Mandala
Mandala History
Mandala/Sanskrit
Mediation Wheel Way to reflect upon self How you relate to the universe How you relate to others
Mediation Wheels in many cultures are considered Sacred Spaces Buddhism Hindu Tibetan Shingon Buddhism (Japan) Nichiren Buddhism (Chinese)
Australia –Bora ring –stone carving –engravings Christianity –Celtic cross –Rosary –Halo Natives of North America –dream catchers –stone structures –sand paintings Islam paintings
Assignment Part Two Draw 4 circles in the center of your hand
Dividing the Mandala Center Circle –I–Inner circle (Self) –O–Outer circle (family, pets & relations close to your heart) Your name Family
Dividing the Mandala 2 exterior circles –D–Divided into 4 sections Goals Compassion Principle Heroes Goals Compassions Principles Heroes
Outer circle Represents how you relate to the universe East-WaterStrength South- Fire-Passion West- Wind-Change North-Earth-Grounding N WE S
Do you love yourself? How do you relate to others? What is your relationship with Our World?
A time to reflect about your life