My Henna Sketchbook & Professional Art Workshops
A glimpse into my creative process, where paper sketches become divine portraits, and my journey teaching the next generation of henna artists.
Practice mode is always on. Here I am sketching out some new Karwa Chauth designs on paper, getting ready for the festive season.
A tutorial on how to draw Lord Krishna with his full 'shringar' (adornments), from his crown to his flute. This is how I practice and perfect my figures.
I was honored to be invited as a judge for a Mehendi competition. It was a wonderful experience to see so much talent and share my passion with others.
Divinity in every stroke. This video shows me creating a Shreenathji design, from the first lines on the arm to the final intricate piece.
Exciting news for Mumbai! A glimpse of me creating a Radha Krishna design as I prepare for an advanced bridal workshop. Stay tuned for details.
My team and I getting our Karwa Chauth designs ready for home bookings in Panchkula. We put a lot of love and practice into our work.
More Karwa Chauth practice. My team and I are coming to Panchkula for home bookings, and we are so excited to create beautiful designs for you.
Using a reference photo on my phone to sketch out a new design. This is how I ensure my portraits and figures are accurate and beautiful.
Practice mode on for Karwa Chauth. Honing my skills and trying out new patterns to make sure my clients get the best and most unique designs.
The making of a Ganpati Maharaj figure. It can be tricky to handle both the cone and the camera, but I wanted to share the process with you.
About From My Sketchbook & Workshops
I never start a complex bridal design or deity portrait directly on skin without a paper draft. Sketching helps me perfect the proportions, density, and flow of the art before the henna ever touches your hand. Whether it is a custom couple scene for an engagement or a new Shrinathji figure, this step ensures the final work is as balanced as it is beautiful.
My approach to henna is a form of prayer. Before I create a final piece, I spend hours in my sketchbook. This practice is the foundation of my work, and it is exactly what I teach in my professional mehandi workshops.
The Sketchbook Philosophy
Drawing on paper allows me to handle the cone with confidence later. When you see the portraits of Radha-Krishna or Ganpati Bappa on skin, you are seeing the result of those practice hours. I use these sessions to experiment with negative space and intricate shading techniques, which I then translate into the 'Sketch Mehandi' style that my clients love.
Professional Workshops
I conduct hands-on training sessions in Surat, Mumbai, and online for aspiring artists. We don't just talk about patterns; we focus on the mechanics of drawing figures, understanding facial proportions, and building the steady hand required for bridal-grade work. My goal is to help you find your own style, just as I found mine in the devotion of Shrinathji.
Whether you are a fellow artist looking to master portraits or a client curious about how your custom design takes shape, I am happy to share this journey with you. Every workshop is an opportunity for me to pass on the knowledge that I have gathered over years of practice.
Anupama's Mehandi
Namaste, I am Anupama. For me, the journey of a design starts long before the cone touches skin. Whether I am drafting a new Shrinathji portrait in my sketchbook or teaching students in Surat and Mumbai, every line I draw is a piece of my devotion.
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