Full Moon & Blooming Datura

This gorgeous mama came twice in her pregnancy - this last time was just a few days before the birth of her first child. Moon and whale were her requests for the first henna session, and for this second session she asked for the datura flower. This is a night blooming flower and it’s main pollinator is the sphinx moth, which is as big as a hummingbird! She invited me to consider other elements like a moon and bats. 

I was inspired - no one had ever asked for moths and bats before. I sketched out a design that included the full moon… and watery elements… and even snuck in a whale’s tail for fun. 

I love that the kind of art I do isn’t limited to reality. Why not have a whale tale near a flower being pollinated by a giant moth? I am so happy with how it came out.

A few days later Stephanie texted me a few photos of her newborn son, so absolutely adorable! I love being part of women’s journey into motherhood. 

#bellyhenna #coloradohenna #pregnancyart #datura #bats #fullmoon #adornment #uniquehennadesign #mothertobe