--- title: "Mehendi Design Sketches & Process | Professional Artist in Mumbai" description: "See the artistic process behind my bridal mehendi designs. From sketching intricate floral patterns to achieving a deep, dark henna stain, explore my technique for your special day." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mehendiartistsaba/bridal-mehendi/my-process-art-sketches last_updated: 2026-02-04 --- # Behind the Scenes: My Mehendi Process and Art Sketches Tribe Verified · 16 years of perfecting bridal mehendi. By [Saba Shaikh](https://mytribe.in/mehendiartistsaba) · At-venue service across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹4,500 per bride (estimate) Part of [Bridal Mehendi](https://mytribe.in/mehendiartistsaba/bridal-mehendi). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mehendiartistsaba/bridal-mehendi/gallery) Before the cone touches your skin, a lot of thought goes into every curve. See how I sketch out designs, practice new patterns, and keep my craft sharp. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A helpful tip for beginners on how to apply mehendi to the fingertips neatly, especially around long nails, without making a mess.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7073bcad-3d73-4495-9175-eb37aa062c26) - [Video: An important aftercare tip for a long-lasting stain. Taking steam from heated cloves helps darken the henna color naturally.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2ec4f7d-dd65-47c7-a53c-22496efa9a46) - [Video: A little tutorial on how I create balance in my designs. I explain how to mix bold, dark flowers with lighter, shaded ones to create depth and visual interest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44114640-9dcc-4bd7-8d43-68baac6e158c) - [Video: Practicing a new design on paper. This piece combines bold roses with delicate swirls and geometric fillers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d55811a-84fb-4bf6-8896-df6e65f74438) - [Video: Sketching out a beautiful floral vine design. This Arabic-style bel is perfect for a simple yet elegant look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03639270-23a9-4f95-b1b1-d642578ce7e7) - [Video: Working on a traditional Indian design on paper. I'm filling in the fine details of the pattern, which requires a very steady hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad92009d-41c7-497d-aeac-47500e08ceea) - [Video: Practicing a floral finger and hand design. Sketching helps me perfect the flow and placement of each element before applying it to a client.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3ee06d7-d3d0-407e-a8e3-3788bbf9bf91) - ![A collection of floral bunches I've sketched. These smaller, self-contained designs are perfect for semi-bridal looks or for guests.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b67eb83a-ea3e-48b3-9ffb-2ddfea0726db) - [Video: A quick tutorial on how to draw a tiered jhumka (earring) motif. You can create two, three, or more tiers for a more dramatic look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c489cbf1-734c-4570-8b9c-c3d18a97cbf9) - [Video: Some of the work from my online advanced mehendi class. I love teaching others and sharing my passion for this art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0aeb343a-a188-414f-8253-353c816ea4fa) - ![A finished floral bunch sketch. This design is ready to be used as inspiration for a beautiful semi-bridal mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/611edfd5-69c4-459a-8e55-6ba8bd478c96) - [Video: Sketching a design that combines a large shaded flower with delicate leaves and vines. This is how I plan my compositions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea6d59ce-3851-4f51-8e4a-89e5ed17af7a) ## About My Process & Art Sketches I do not just pick up a cone and start. Whether it is balancing floral bunches with negative space or planning the flow of a bridal piece, everything starts on paper. This practice helps me ensure that when I am actually working on your hands, the design is perfectly proportioned and, more importantly, the henna application is clean and comfortable for you. ### Planning the Perfect Design Most of my best work starts on a sketchbook. Sketching allows me to test how different elements like peacocks, paisleys, and floral bunches fit together before they ever hit your skin. It is also how I teach my students the art of balance—knowing when to leave negative space so the design pops rather than looking cluttered. ### Practical Tips for a Great Stain - **Clove Steam:** This is an old but effective trick. Heating cloves on a pan and taking steam on your mehendi-covered hands can help deepen the color significantly. - **Neat Fingertips:** One of the most common complaints I hear is about henna looking messy around the nails. I focus on specific application techniques that keep the edges clean, even if you have long nails. - **Design Flow:** When we plan your mehendi, we discuss how the design travels up your arms. I make sure the transitions between dense traditional motifs and lighter, shaded flowers are smooth. ### Why Practice Matters After 16 years, I still practice daily. Whether it is refining a tiered jhumka motif or perfecting a 3D shading effect for a bridal piece, this continuous refinement is what ensures your wedding day mehendi looks elegant and modern. If you want a design that is planned, thoughtful, and expertly executed, let's talk about what we can create for your ceremony. ## About Saba Shaikh I am Saba, a Mumbai-based artist who believes your mehendi is more than just a pattern—it is a story. With 16 years of experience, I spend just as much time sketching and perfecting my compositions on paper as I do applying henna. My goal is always that deep, rich stain that makes people ask, 'Itna pyaar kaun karta hai bhai?' 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