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Art*full Mother: Devoted to the Interests of Mothers and the Art that Empowers Them!

Artf*full Mother ~ Devoted to the Interests of Mothers and the Art that Empowers Them ~
This magazine is a resource for mothers, with stories where mamas tell the truth about their experience ~ pregnancy rituals, birth stories, breastfeeding sagas and so on. It is also a medium to share the art that we create to honor the rite of passage into motherhood as well as art created to celebrate the many phases of motherhood ~ specifically ~ body art.

26/05/2025

Marie was grateful she was able to make the henna appointment and this photoshoot of the henna peaking in color, as she was only 2 weeks away from her (estimated) due date.

She acknowledged that the design would be a reminder in the time leading up to birth to trust her innate strength and wisdom when it comes to labor, birth, and motherhood.

I was so pleased to receive a message from her a few days later, confirming that she was blessed with birthing her child in the way she had most hoped for, including having the henna design present. “I am still under the blessing of [the] henna adornment which got a lot of compliments from all the nurses.”

19/05/2025

Marie had decided to take some time off work to cherish the final weeks of her pregnancy. She was looking for special activities to celebrate this significant period when she discovered my art project of celebrating pregnant women with henna, and she applied to be a model. It felt important to her to honor this phase of life as she transitions into motherhood.

I especially enjoyed our photoshoot a few days after the henna application. The color had developed beautifully. I know it was springtime here in Colorado, but I couldn't help but smile seeing the unexpected touch of snow in some of the photos – it made the session even more unique and memorable.

12/05/2025

Marie is German, and her husband is Indian, and when she reached out to me for some pregnancy henna she shared a photo of the beautiful bridal mehendi she received, revealing her deep artistic and cultural appreciation for henna.

I loved hearing that being adorned for her wedding made her feel incredibly special and celebrated.
The process of her bridal adornment had taken 5 hours! The photo she showed me was gorgeous - traditional and intricate mehendi.

She wrote, “Since my daughter will be of mixed German-Indian heritage it would feel very special to welcome her into the world with a piece of art that is deeply rooted in her Indian heritage.”

I loved hearing her story of the journey to motherhood while I adorned her with henna. This design took about 2 hours.

09/05/2025

Marie wrote to me to discuss design ideas, sharing that she really liked a lot of what I've done.

“I really like a mix of traditional elements with interpretations of the woman’s spirit.”

The theme of a goddess portraying strength and ancestral wisdom came to Marie's mind when thinking about birth. She suggested incorporating natural elements like the moon, lotus, and tree, noting that these themes were already present in my previous pieces. She was happy to give me artistic freedom and was open to working with my vision.

06/05/2025

Lisa returned with her whole family when the henna was peaking in color.

As I went through the pictures, I was so touched by the image of Lisa and her oldest daughter looking at each other. It brought back memories of the photos I took seven years ago when Lisa was gazing at her pregnant belly. It's such a universal feeling for mothers, that curiosity about who their children will become, and now there's another little one to imagine!

On a related note, I wanted to mention that while I provide detailed henna care instructions for expecting mothers, sometimes the henna on the belly doesn't develop as darkly as expected, even when the instructions are followed precisely. It's just one of those unpredictable things about that particular area of the body. Hands, on the other hand, reliably stain beautifully.

I also wanted to share that I regretted missing the chance to celebrate Lisa’s second pregnancy with a henna session because of my travels. For anyone interested in booking a session with me, I highly recommend planning in advance. I currently have several pregnant mamas booked over the next three months.

To book a session, simply text me at 303-345-1516 or send me an email at [email protected]

To see more photos from this session, read my blog.

30/04/2025

In fact, the last time I saw Lisa, 7 years ago, I was adorning her for her first pregnancy. She had come with the design idea of a tree and a robin. The robin representing a beloved family member, now departed.

The images brought back such wonderful memories of Lisa as she stood on the brink of motherhood. Hearing about her journey to now having three children was truly fascinating. Baby #3 was very active and enjoyed the henna session, gently kicking me a long.

28/04/2025

Henna from 2014! I was so delighted when this drawing from 2014 popped up in my memories! It brought back such a rush of joy. I vividly recall creating this special design for Danielle to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her first child.

These photos were taken with the wonderful assistance of my then-husband, Rob Butterworth. He had such an incredible eye for finding the perfect location and lighting. While I took all the photos during that period of my life, from 2009 to 2019, Rob was the one who expertly set everything up, including managing the lights and all the settings on my manual camera.

After capturing these moments, I used a pen to recreate the artwork on paper, envisioning a design book specifically for pregnancy. These drawings might even find their way into my future book on Honoring Pregnancy with Henna! I am currently adorning models for this art project, and finding so much deep satisfaction in the entire process.

25/04/2025

Hebrew Translation: She is a tree
Originally Lisa had requested 2 birds for her 2 daughters, but when I suggested 5, since they are soon to be a family of five, she liked the idea!

The little one in this womb is being named after a beloved uncle who passed away recently. His vibrant energy is represented in the 6th bird, the one pulling the ribbon across the tree, "She is a tree."

Lisa had looked through my blog before her session. She saw my post featuring the pregnant belly with the Hebrew words "From generation to generation," and it inspired her. She requested I incorporate a Jewish phrase that holds special meaning for her family, particularly because her husband is very fond of trees.

21/04/2025

Henna is a fabulous way to honor a birthday! My dear friend Rebecca, a beautiful goddess, visited my studio to commemorate her birthday. Typically, birthday henna is applied two to three days before the birthday party, ensuring the color is at its peak on the special day.

Rebecca wanted her birthday henna to feature plenty of hearts, reflecting the theme of LOVE for her celebration. I spent about 90 minutes creating this custom design, after which we took some photos outside.

Each year, Rebecca is grateful for the love she receives on her birthday and eagerly anticipates soaking it all in. She created an incredible birthday celebration, a living temple of the Heart. “May this be the future we’re invoking: love as a collective healing force for all life on the planet.”

19/04/2025

Wishing this mama and her growing family so much love and laughter on their journey!

16/04/2025

It's that time of year again! I recently had the pleasure of creating art with my dear friend and mentor, Willow Arlenea, painting wooden eggs with henna-like designs using a white POSCA paint pen. Soon, these eggs will be in my grandsons hands.

14/04/2025

I love the rich, dark stain of natural henna, sometimes called a henna tattoo. Not everyone’s henna gets this dark, but when it happens, I feel elated!

These photos were taken 3 days after the henna application.

This henna will last a week or two, but of course, the pictures last forever.

To see more photos from this shoot and many others, just check out my blog.

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