--- title: "Professional Mehandi Workshops & Henna Sketching Artistry" description: "Learn professional henna art with Anupama. Explore my sketchbook process, detailed deity portrait techniques, and upcoming bridal mehandi workshops in Surat & Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/from-my-sketchbook-workshops last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # My Henna Sketchbook & Professional Art Workshops Tribe Verified · Artistry refined through dedicated daily practice. By [Anupama's Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya) · Home visits in Surat, Panchkula, and Chandigarh · ₹1,800 per palm (single side) (estimate) Part of [Festive & Special Occasion Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/gallery) A glimpse into my creative process, where paper sketches become divine portraits, and my journey teaching the next generation of henna artists. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Practice mode is always on. Here I am sketching out some new Karwa Chauth designs on paper, getting ready for the festive season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2297b06-df0b-4b04-94d9-e0821b9b6527) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d744da6-3df9-4c05-a4d6-48ed47b30337) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5c8196b-37d3-4282-a82d-6457e9a21719) - [Video: Divinity in every stroke. This video shows me creating a Shreenathji design, from the first lines on the arm to the final intricate piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af559d2c-8277-4fc5-a0f0-36965e514ae2) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/457818ee-1492-42c0-a0f4-ee0fdb5d4b89) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0e9c12d-e110-4442-9a51-388d9f8b677c) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf9d04ae-5e13-4e0b-a80c-6be6c0f20c2b) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f955ec6-6aba-4e5b-bc62-fff94cd96515) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e851d57-eaff-4fb5-af02-a5e5fdb4a620) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e64ac5db-2230-4415-ae67-6a3709d84309) - [Video: Man Mandir me Saje Bihari. The full process of sketching a detailed Krishna figure on paper, from the outline to the intricate shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17999416-b4ec-4b19-a407-af55b96e05e9) - [Video: I am an artist, and I am so proud of what I do. This is a little showcase of my work, from sketching on paper to the final designs on skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53bcd660-5ada-428e-a89c-046e07e1c24c) - [Video: Krishna gave me the thought, and he blessed my hands to create it. A personal moment of inspiration and creation, resulting in a portrait of my beloved Krishna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c53171c-1d20-4cc2-8d23-a99ab7e232a3) ## 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. ## About 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. [See all of Anupama's Mehandi's services](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya) ## More from Festive & Special Occasion Mehandi by Anupama's Mehandi - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/featured) - [Karwa Chauth & Romantic Couples](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/karwa-chauth-romantic-couples) - [Engagement & Anniversary Portraits](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/engagement-anniversary-portraits) - [Baby Shower & Maternity Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/baby-shower-maternity-mehandi) - [Gods & Goddesses on Henna](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/gods-goddesses-on-henna) - [Pichwai & Heritage Art](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/pichwai-heritage-art) - [Elegant & Minimalist Designs](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/elegant-minimalist-designs) - [Words from My Wonderful Clients](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/festive-special-occasion-mehandi/words-from-my-wonderful-clients) ## More services by Anupama's Mehandi - [Bridal & Groom Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/bridal-groom-mehandi) - [Mehandi Art Classes & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/anupama_upadhya/mehandi-art-classes-workshops) ## Similar work from other experts - [Featured Henna Artistry and Workshop Highlights](https://mytribe.in/caffeinated_henna/henna-art-workshops-classes/featured) by Caffeinated Henna · Henna Art Workshops & Classes · Online classes globally; In-person workshops in Chennai & Kharghar - [Step-by-Step Figurative Mehandi: From Outline to Final Art](https://mytribe.in/nida_henna_arts/mehandi-art-classes/from-outline-to-art-the-process) by Nida Henna Arts · Mehandi Art Classes · Online and at studio in Wadala East, Mumbai - [Mehendi Artistry & Professional Training](https://mytribe.in/sunitamehandi/mehendi-art-classes-workshops/my-artistry-process-practice) by Sunita Shinde · Mehendi Art Classes & Workshops · Online classes; Studio in Vashi, Navi Mumbai - [From Sketch to Stain: My Creative Mehendi Process](https://mytribe.in/ayushi.mehendi.artist/mehendi-classes/from-sketch-to-stain-the-creative-process) by Ayushi Joshi · Mehendi Classes · Online classes and at studio in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai - [Professional Mehndi Techniques & Artistry Masterclass](https://mytribe.in/arun_mehndi_art_and_classes/mehndi-training-courses/behind-the-art-learn-our-techniques) by Arun Mehndi Art & Classes · Mehndi Training Courses · Online classes, and offline at studio in Kandivali West, Mumbai - [Professional Mehndi Art & Training in Noida](https://mytribe.in/priya__mehndiartist1/mehndi-art-workshops-classes/featured) by Priya Verma · Mehndi Art Workshops & Classes · Online classes available; Workshops at studio in Greater Noida ## Book To book Anupama's Mehandi, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%20Anupama%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20sketching%20process%20and%20workshop%20details%20on%20mytribe.%20I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20upcoming%20classes.)