![]() Hi! My name is Nikki (but you can call me Cricket). I fell in love with Henna (and body art in general) at a young age, and am always working to spread the knowledge and love of this wonderful form of art. I have been working professionally with henna for over a decade, and started The Artful Cricket in 2009.
Body art can be for anyone! I am in love with all forms of body art, but with Henna I can show that body art doesn't have to hurt or be with you your entire life to be powerful and beautiful. Being allowed to use someone's body as my canvas is an honor. My hope is that when my canvas sees their final piece, it will help them to see their own grace and strength, augmented by Henna. Henna is not just a medium for my art, but an extension of who I am. My goal is to share my love of Henna with as many people as possible. By educating my audience, and by using both traditional styles and contemporary motifs in my work, I hope to continue bringing this ancient art to the modern world. |
![]() Henna body art is a great way to celebrate any special occasion. From birthdays to graduations, weddings to pregnancies, and everything in between, Henna tattoos are a fun and beautiful addition to your celebration or "me-day".
Henna traditions originally coincided with harvests and other celebrations of life and fertility (weddings, births, etc.). Some traditional occasions for getting henna tattoos have been - and still are:
Mehndi has been making its way into Western culture as people bring their traditions with them when they emigrate. While the ancient traditions of Henna still hold as true as ever, new traditions are being created. Henna is becoming a common way to celebrate any special event, as well as being a great way to treat oneself to something beautiful, just for fun. You can:
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PROFESSIONAL HENNA TATTOO ARTIST, SERVING: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Sharron, Butler, Pennsylvania - and beyond.
The Artful Cricket commits to always using fresh, natural henna. I will NEVER use "black henna"!
PROFESSIONAL HENNA TATTOO ARTIST, SERVING: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Youngstown, Columbus, Cincinnati, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Sharron, Butler, Pennsylvania - and beyond.
The Artful Cricket commits to always using fresh, natural henna. I will NEVER use "black henna"!