Illustration Friday - Tatoo
I am early this week! Alright! Well the first thought this week was Tatoo on Fantasy Island - "The Plane, The Plane, Boss, The Plane!" I was about to do a caricature and I saw that was done! So I started to think back to Art history courses I took especially those courses of the body art of Africa and other cultures. I love how elegant many Indians are especially, when they are adorn with Henna/Mendhi tatoos on there hands and feet. Henna tatoos have such a rich history that there has been evidence that the toes and fingers of Pharohs were adorn prior to mummification. But, here I have depicted the main association of Mendhi - used in the Indian culture as ceremonial art for wedding ceremonies.
17 Comments:
so much beauty and elegance.
Vilnara this is so natural, Very beautiful and tells so much of this culture. My mind is stuck on this subject and you do it sucsessfully!
I did not see your insect and I must say it is a beauty.
Nice work!
I like this one a lot.
exceptional idea, love that you did it in a sepia tone too!
This is great!! Love the spin you put on tatoo.
I forgot all about henna tatoos. you just keep getting better and better.
Great stilyzed characters !
I love the use of pattern throughout! This is such an elegant bride! I saw in the NY Times Sunday Styles "wedding of the week" where the Indian couple had a ceremony that lasted something like 18 days (I'm probabaly exaggerating...I only looked at the caption) and traveled through several different cities! Imagine that...
Wow! Henna tattoos...What a great take for this week's topic, Wilnara. It's beautiful as usual, even with just a colour. By the way your entry for last week's insect is really good too! Beautiful butterflies.
I love that her clothing also looks tattooed. Nice work ~ simple and so effective.
Again you've made a beautiful image - great with those henna-art at her dress too - I'm looking forward to see your next illos - hugs from Denmark
Nice embodiment of henna tattooing. I've always wanted to do this. It's such a beautiful art and lovely ritual.
Wonderful detail and line to your exquisite lady!
Hi Wilnara, how are you!?!
Lovely drawing, very elegant and exotic!
This is lovely.
love
Elegant!
Gorgeous, Wilnara. Your butterfly is awesome too. Works superbly as a banner. :)
Love the facial expression, it really conveys that she loves what she is doing. Nice work!
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