I can't tell which is worse!

I can't tell which tattoo is worse! Is it this unicorn with a broken/ jello neck?



... or these little scratchy buddies? They are both so bad!

Chopper Tattoo Review

Chopper Tattoo is a tattoo design website with a database of just under 4000 tattoo’s. It’s sole purpose is to help you choose a design for your next tattoo.You can download and print as many designs as you like, and can combine different designs to make your own custom tattoo.There are many different tattoo categories to choose from in the membership area of Chopper Tattoo. Once you’ve found a

Tattoo Designs For Women

Tattoo designs for women are become hotter and hotter all the time. Tattoo as body art has been enjoyed by practically every civilization and culture in history down through the years. All these people had one thing in common; they appreciated the artwork of beautiful tattooing.Tattoo Designs For Women Tattoo Designs For Women

Dragon Tattoo

Dragons are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged and scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head. The word ‘dragon’ is derived from the Latin and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term is connected with ‘derkomai’ for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp sighted’. The depictions of dragons have been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No

2009 Jamila Henna - Henna Tattoo This Saturday

Thanks to all who came for the Henna Tattoo Workshop at Bead Here Now. We had a wonderful time, and new artists discovered hidden talents! We also discovered that the 2009 summer crop of Jamila Henna gives a great deep stain very, very quickly.

This summer's crop is one of the best for a deep rich stain. Ann George will be at the Midnight Sun this Saturday, August 21. 2009, offering henna tattoo in the afternoon. Some clients have already reserved appointments from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM so you might want to call ahead to schedule a time to get your henna tattoo this Saturday.

If this is your first henna tattoo experience, please visit the FAQ section on line at Spirit Vision Henna. If you are an artist and want a good price on super fresh Jamila Henna in the 100 gram box.. with FREE SHIPPING in the USA.. visit the Henna Powder page.

Learn Henna Tattoo - Class August 16th at Bead Here Now

Learn Henna Tattoo at Bead Here Now
Sunday August 16, 2009 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM

Henna artist Ann George will offer a complete introduction to the temporary body art of Mehandi, known in the West as Henna Tattoo. Please come prepared with a note pad, wear comfortable clothing and bring all your henna questions!

The workshop will cover:

How to select good henna powder - and why some henna pastes don't work!
How to make a simple workable paste good for all ages;
How to make a traditional paste with essentials oils for the deep, rich color;
How to tell when your paste is ready to use;
How to roll a henna cone;
How to fill a henna cone;
Answers to basic henna questions - what color? how long does it last? where can I put it?;
You will receive your own copy of a professional henna consent form that answers many FAQ.

Please pre-register as you will also receive a cone of fresh henna paste to take home with you.
The course fee is $30 for the two hour workshop located at 1051 Park Street in the Historic Five Points district of Jacksonville, Florida. For more information you can call Bead Here Now at 904-475-0004 or contact Ann George at 904-993-7466.

You will learn the basic components of henna designs, and how to draw them.
How to decode some of those complex patterns you see in booklets from India!
Jamila Henna and a unique blend of Henna Tea will be available for sale to workshop participants.

For more information about Ann George and the body art of Henna Tattoo, please be sure to visit her site - Spirit Vision Henna
Please contact Bead Here Now with any questions you have about workshop registration.

Ooops... no henna tattoo this Saturday - August 8, 2009

Due to a fabulous move in process, Ann George will not be offering henna tattoo today!
However, personal henna tattoo returns on August 15th.. and.. the Learn To Henna Tattoo Workhop will be offered on Sunday, August 16th at Bead Here Now!

So.. if you have always wanted to learn the lovely body art of Mehandi ( henna tattoo ) visit Bead Here Now
to register... seating is limited.. and check back here for a full course description soon.

Henna Pattern for Back of Hand - $15 Henna

Here are three little henna tattoos for the back of the hand. Each girl chose a pattern style from one of the many pattern books on hand.. and then said "something like this"... the best way to ensure that you get a henna tattoo that fits your budget & your style.

Henna tattoos start at $15 each and go up in price from there. So.. it is important to give a bit of thought to where to put your tattoo, as well, what to wear to show it off, particularly if you are getting henna on the foot, belly or lower back! There are lots of tips in the blog to help you pick a good pattern!

Spirit Vision Henna is open most Saturdays at 1055 Park Street ( The Midnight Sun ) in Jacksonville, Florida. We are also available for parties, bridal showers, birthdays and corporate events in the greater Jacksonville area. Please feel welcome to give us a call. We have plenty of the 2009 crop of Jamila henna powder, so you are sure to get fine lines & great color.

Simple Henna Tattoo for the Feet

When coming for a henna tattoo on the foot, please be sure to wear sandals that leave enough room to fit the kind of tattoo you want.

This photo is a good example of a sandal that leaves enough room to place a small henna tattoo that flatters the foot as well as the toes.

Luckily, the little peacock design also is flattering to the golden sandal my client chose to wear. When getting a tattoo on the foot, it is important to leave the sandal on, so that I am sure not to draw your design too close to the shoe.. that way the henna will not rub off with wear.

If you want a tattoo that covers more of the top of the foot, then a little slide on shoe, or mule might be a better choice. This henna tattoo cost $15 dollars and took about 15 minutes from start to dry time. Stop by The Midnight Sun this Saturday between 11:00 Am & 5:00 PM for your henna tattoo. We will be leaving early this Saturday!

2009 Jamila Henna Powder - shopping cart fixed

The shopping cart button on my site is now repaired to show that you are purchasing the 2009 Harvest of Jamila henna when you click the button. The correct price of $8.75 per 100 gram box also shows correctly now. The shipping is still free by First Class Mail in the USA.

Also, the Henna Tea packet shopping cart button is repaired and there is a fresh supply on hand should you choose to order a packet. The tea comes with a recipe for both tea & paste.

Thanks so much to my new customer for pointing this out!

Namaste

Angelina Jolie Tattoos

Angelina has a mix of tattoos on both her arms. Her left bicep previously had the name "Billy Bob" and a black tribal dragon on it. Both of those pieces have since been removed by laser treatments. In their place are now the latitude and longitude coordinates for the birthplaces of Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Pax. Be on the lookout for 43n42, 7e15 to be added to Angelina's arm sometime in the

Henna Tattoo Design for the Back of the Hand.

This is an example of the kinds of henna tattoo you can order at The Midnight Sun, 1055 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32204. Artists are almost always available on Saturdays, and appointments are helpful.

The is a "chef's choice" style, which means the customer decides how much she want to spend, and the style of henna she likes. The henna artist then creates a unique pattern, base on traditional designs, to fit your taste & your budget.

This particular henna cost $20 and was drawn to include the clients jewelry in the pattern. You can see that there is a good bit of negative space in the design, which I think makes it visually very attractive.

This pattern was also drawn with the wetter paste, so the henna did take a bit longer to dry on the skin. We used 2009 Jamila Henna, fresh off the plane for this tattoo. We'll see if we get a photo of the finished color.

Henna Pattern for Back of Hand

Here is a photo of a traditional henna tattoo design taken from a book of patterns I bought about 5 years ago. My client really like the stupa decoration at the wrist, as well as the full hand pattern and intricate design.

This pattern took about 35 minutes to apply. The henna paste I am using this year is a bit wetter than pastes I have used in the past, so the henna flows freely from the cone and takes a bit longer to dry. This slower dry time results in a better finished color, although it does require that you are careful with your tattoo about 15 minutes longer than last year's paste.

2009 Harvest of Jamila Henna Powder is Here

The 2009 Harvest of Jamila Henna powder arrived yesterday! Just click the link to purchase your fresh off the plane box of super sift henna.

I have 100 gram boxes for sale, $8.75 each with free shipping by Mail in the USA. If you live outside the US, please send a note to get an updated shipping total.

Some artists buy several boxes when the henna is fresh, leave one out for daily use & freeze the rest for later. The henna comes in a sealed foil pouch in a lovely box, film wrapped, so every measure is taken to be sure you get the freshest henna possible.

If you are new to henna tattoo, a free recipe is posted on my site, and of course there are lots of henna tips & tricks on the blog.
Wishing you joy!!

Ann George

Full Palm Henna Tattoo - paste on & paste off

This is a photo on an original henna tattoo design for the full palm. The pattern started and the wrist and was worked down onto the palm and finally the fingers.

This henna tattoo was done with a fairly wet paste, so there was plenty of time for the henna to be absorbed into the skin. This wet paste yielded a good finished color as you will see below.


Here is a photo of the henna tattoo with the paste off the skin. As you can see (click the photo for a larger view) the henna stains different parts of the hand different shades of red to reddish brown.
This henna paste has only been off the skin for 24 hours, so it will take another 24 hours for the final color to show up.

Many people want to know how long a henna tattoo will last. Spirit Vision Henna uses fine, natural ingredients with no chemical additives. The paste is made to give the darkest color possible, but aftercare is really important to getting a long lasting stain.

If you will leave the paste on the skin (first photo) for at least 6 hours, and if you will keep olive oil on the design (apply at least twice a day) and you are able to stay out of water for at least 12 hours after the paste is off the skin, then you will get the best color.

The FAQ page will address many common questions about henna tattoo. Of course, you are also welcome to call or email for more information.

Simple Henna Jewel - Intricate Pattern

Here is a tiny little peacock tattoo for the back of the hand.

Although the photo may be a bit fuzzy, it is an excellent image to illustrate the fine lines possible with Jamila Henna Powder and a hand rolled henna cone.

It took about five minutes to complete this little peacock tattoo. The pattern is from the Sangeet pattern book already mentioned in previous posts.

For a good selection of Henna Pattern Booklets, please visit my little import store to see all the kinds of authentic henna booklets from India I have for sale.

Henna Tattoo Design for the Back of the Hand.

This photo is an example of a custom, or "chef's choice" henna tattoo.

As you can see, Margaret is wearing a beautiful ring, which is quite large. As henna tattoo is an adornment, and used to make a woman's hand look even more beautiful, a free hand henna tattoo was created to compliment this turquoise stone.

This tattoo took about 10 minutes to complete. I used Jamila henna powder, which is always shipped fresh & finely sifted, and hand rolled cone to give the fine lines you see in this tattoo.

You might also notice the shading used on the flower at the wrist. Two coats of lemon/sugar glaze were applied to help the paste stick to the skin as long as possible, thus providing a deep, rich color.

This kind of quick tattoo costs $20 to apply. You will receive a consent form and aftercare instructions with every tattoo, every time. The henna paste is made fresh, contains only natural ingredients & gentle essential oils. Many people report that the experience of henna is just as lovely as the tattoo they receive.

Stop by The Midnight Sun on a Saturday for your henna moment. Subscribe to this blog for updates, new images, tips and tricks for beautiful mehandi every time.

Tank Tops & Henna Tattoos - Good Summer Fun

Here is a lovely henna tattoo for the back. This henna design is adapted from the Sangeet Pattern Book by Neeta Sharma.

This is far and away the most popular book of henna designs I have on hand. Her designs are eye catching, traditional, and many are little henna jewels that go anywhere.

This henna tattoo is one example of her art. I like the design because it adapts so easily to the shoulder. Please know that henna does not stain the skin on the shoulder, neck or back the same deep rich color that you see on the palms of the hands. Some clients leave the henna paste on long enough, and stay warm enough to get a rich color on the back,

For more information about henna tattoo and henna parties please visit: Spirit Vision Henna.

Sunflower Tattoo Designs

Sunflower tattoo designs, though not common, can be quite striking and rich with meaning. The sunflower, because it blooms only when hottest and then turns its “face” toward the sun, has long been associated with the sun and sun worship.One of the oldest sunflower legends is the Greek myth of a young maiden, Clytie, who yearned for the sun god Helios. Day after day she would stand and gaze upon

Henna for Summer Sandals!

Stop by this Saturday, relax and enjoy the cool, air conditioned ambience of The Midnight Sun after a day of shopping for just a touch of henna tattoo! This photo shows how a bit of mehandi can really create a dramatic look when properly applied.

This client wore a lovely golden sandal to The Midnight Sun, and had only a few moments to spend getting henna. Her pattern took no more than 10 minutes from start to finish.. including the lemon sugar glaze I use to ensure that your henna tattoo stays in place.

Most henna tattoos start at $15 and go up from there. Spirit Vision Henna uses fresh henna paste, carefully prepared to be safe for all ages, and of course to give a deep, lasting stain. For more information on when, where and how to get a good henna outcome, please visit the FAQ page.

Asia Argento Tattoo

Now that is one freaky angel tattoo. Asia definitely has some of the coolest set of tattoos I’ve ever seen.Asia Argento tattooAsia Argento Tattoo

Simple Henna Pattern - Design for the Back of the Hand.

Here is a photo of Shannon's henna from the First Friday party.

The pattern was built to accommodate her rings & bracelets, and the busy night ahead. The design was done in little sections as she was busy waiting on shoppers - answering questions & of course selling lots of wonderful beads!!

We are hoping to see you First Friday in July for a bit of body art... or most any Saturday at 1055 Park Street, The MIdnight Sun.

Call (904) 993-7466 for more information about henna tattoo in Jacksonville, Florida. Or visit Spirit Vision Henna.

Henna Tattoo at Bead Here Now - First Friday in Five Points

Spirit Vision Henna is offering a special on palm patterns for the First Friday party at Bead Here Now. Take the plunge, and put henna where henna loves to be, on the palm of the hand.

Henna gives the deepest, darkest, finished color on the palm of the hand. Why? Because henna is a heat activated body dye that works by penetrating the skin.
The palm is fleshy, has lots of tiny pores to absorb the henna stain, and palms are usually warm.

The First Friday Special is a custom henna pattern - a "Chef's Choice" - to give you the full palm henna experience using bold strokes, lots of negative space, and the elements you prefer. If you are feeling floral, tribal, traditional or even whimsical, henna artist Ann George will design a pattern just for you, $25 for a simple full palm henna.

Here is a photo of the great red color you can get from good paste and a quick design on the palm. Stop by Bead Here Now after 6:00 PM to get your special.

Saris & Salwar Kameez from Exotic India

I love this shop! I hope you do as well. Namaste!

Henna Tattoo - Back & Shoulder Henna Pattern

The goddess of henna muses came by for a back piece yesterday. In the spirit of all great patrons of artists everywhere, Miss Nancy gave me a general description of what she wanted in general and the complete freedom to henna as I pleased.

We talked about styles & energy.. paisley and peacocks, and the wonderful ideas of someday doing full body henna. I hope to create a unique design/ pattern/ moment of art in the near future.

However, as we were in a shop window, we opted for a henna pattern for her upper back. The first photos is of her henna design seen from the back. I was very happy to be able to use negative space in this design, as well as the "drops" effect to enhance the natural beauty of her neck & shoulders.

The pattern began on her right shoulder, moving across the upper back and then down the left arm. At some point, we thought to try for the half sleeve tattoo effect that is so popular for ink...
but this pattern flowed so well, and "dripped" into a graceful modern tribal sort of style that she likes & wears so well, that we opted to let the henna end as you see it here.

If you are interested in this type of henna tattoo, it is critical that you wear an outfit that will accommodate the paste. For those new to henna, please visit the FAQ page of my site for answers to most of the frequently asked questions.

It can take anywhere from ten minutes to apply a simple henna tattoo, and up to 45 minutes for a more complex henna pattern. If you are in a hurry, please add about five or six minutes of drying time to your schedule, as it is best to sit and allow the paste to dry a bit on the skin before you return to shopping at The Midnight Sun.

Henna paste is applied to the skin to stain the skin... and the longer the henna stays on the skin, the longer the natural vegetable dye can interact with the skin, creating a darker stain when the final color is revealed. Therefore, wearing clothing that will allow the paste to rest undisturbed on the skin is necessary for an successful finished pattern.

Now that it is indeed henna season, it is best to call ahead and make an appointment for a complex henna design!

Death Metal Tattoos: part 2

I wish I knew what this was, I really do. It looks like a totem pole of demons? With some kind of weird scarred-out blob in the middle. Is it a tribal-mutant batman logo? AND DO YOU SEE THE SCRATCHED UP FETUS ON HIS ELBOW? I mean really, how could you miss that? I don't even know what the stuff on his forearm is. If anyone can help decipher this, please let me know! I was staring at this guy for ages trying to figure it out.



I wish I knew what was on his back, too. You can see a bit of it poking out. I bet it's incredible.

Death Metal Tattoos: part 1

I went to the Maryland Deathfest this past weekend and OH BOY did I see so many amazing metal tattoos! One million distorted zombies! Ten thousand blurry black and white messes of somethingorother! A good handful of band logos! I have a LOT to share with you guys, but let me start with this gem (perhaps the best of the bunch):



THAT GIRL IS TRUE. EVIL. I love the fancy flourishes added to each word, it really rubs in the brutality of her tattoo.

Tune in soon for more!

Full Palm Henna Tattoo

Here is a quick pattern for a full palm henna tattoo with a floral feel.

My customer wanted a traditional henna look without bridal pricing... which is when the use of negative space makes a henna tattoo come alive, seem very full & traditional, without requiring more than 15 minutes or so.

This pattern starts at the wrist & then uses two double paisley patterns to contain the bulk of the design. Henna rings were used on the fingers, with little ring jewels on the tips.

Henna will naturally flake off over time, and of course with movement, so the rings were placed between the finger joints. Placing the henna paste away from the joints of the fingers made this an easy to wear henna pattern for a busy shopping day. The henna tattoo was sprayed several times with a a lemon sugar glaze to help it stay in place.

As it is now henna season, it's best to call ahead to schedule your henna tattoo at The Midnight Sun. Visit Spirit Vision Henna for more information. This month's special is one full palm tattoo, similar to the one you see here, for $25.00. If you want both palms done, then it is best to have a driver.. or to choose a pattern similar to this second pattern.

This client had to drive for the little party that stopped by the shop. As you can see the henna design makes use of "negative space" to enhance the peacock pattern and to leave plenty of room to handle the steering wheel while driving a stick shift car.

If you have another style of henna tattoo in mind, no worries. There are lots of pattern books to look through, however the special pricing is for "Chef's Choice" henna. This means that your artist will create a custom design based on your preference for tribal, floral, Arabic or Indian styles.