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Spirit Hands

Spirit Hands. Mehndi (Henna Hands) & Mandala (Mediation Wheel). Henna Mehndi. Loosestrife Henna Scrub. Grows Asia & North Africa USA Fragrant white/reddish flowers & leaves Used to make dye. Mehndi (Hina) Application of Henna. Temporary form of Skin decoration Employed for special

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Spirit Hands

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  1. Spirit Hands Mehndi (Henna Hands) & Mandala (Mediation Wheel)

  2. HennaMehndi

  3. Loosestrife Henna Scrub • Grows Asia & North Africa USA • Fragrant white/reddish flowers & leaves • Used to make dye

  4. Mehndi (Hina) • Application of Henna

  5. Temporary form of Skin decoration Employed for special occasions

  6. Applied to: • Hands & feet • Because higher levels of keratin=darker coloration • Keratin (fibrous insoluble protein • Main structural element in hair, nails, feather, hooves

  7. Mehendi historical facts • Started in India/Egypt • 12th Century A.D.

  8. Mehendia designs four different styles & Patterns • Middle Eastern-floral • North African-geometrical floral • Indonesian & Southern Asian-blocks of colors • Indian & Pakistani • Paisley pattern & teardrops

  9. Body Painting • Existed in most tribal cultures • Worn in ceremonies • Annatto, huito, wet charcoal and henna dyes used

  10. Annatoo seed • Dye used in • Various cultures

  11. Charcoal • Dye for body art painting

  12. AssignmentPart ONE • Trace the outline of your hand • & a portion of your arm

  13. Your Design • How can you incorporate the following?

  14. Elements of Art • Shapes • Lines that vary • Value- using thick and thin lines • Space • Form • Texture

  15. Principles of design • Balance • Contrast • Emphasis • Movement • Pattern • Rhythm • unity

  16. Using Marker Rendering fill in the hand & arm with your design Draw a circle in the center -but, do not fill in yet!

  17. Part Two- Mandala

  18. Mandala History

  19. Mandala/Sanskrit

  20. Mediation Wheel • Way to reflect upon self • How you relate to the universe • How you relate to others

  21. Mediation Wheelsin many cultures are considered Sacred Spaces Buddhism Hindu Tibetan Shingon Buddhism (Japan) Nichiren Buddhism (Chinese)

  22. Australia Bora ring stone carving engravings Christianity Celtic cross Rosary Halo Natives of North America dream catchers stone structures sand paintings Islam paintings

  23. Assignment Part Two • Draw 4 circles in the center of your hand

  24. Dividing the Mandala • Center Circle • Inner circle (Self) • Outer circle (family, pets & relations close to your heart) Your name Family

  25. Dividing the Mandala • 2 exterior circles • Divided into 4 sections • Goals • Compassion • Principle • Heroes Goals Heroes Compassions Principles

  26. Outer circle N • Represents how you relate to the universe • East-Water Strength • South- Fire- Passion • West- Wind- Change • North-Earth- Grounding W E S

  27. Do you love yourself? • How do you relate to others? • What is your relationship with Our World?

  28. A time to reflect about your life

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