Tree of Life and sunflower

Tammy was one of the last mamas I adorned before my winter break, and there was a little snow on the ground when we stepped out for photos in the backyard.

I love hearing women’s requests for designs, it often inspires me to create a sketch or 2 ahead of time. Tammy asked for sunflowers and the Tree of Life. 

As the design unfolded on her belly, I heard the story of her journey into motherhood. For some women it is a long journey with many trials and plot twists. The call to become a mother is very strong in some women, they will do anything. It’s such an amazing feeling to bear witness to their stories, and create the rite of passage that they long for.