About the Artist

 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 20 years, and started The Artful Cricket in 2009.  In 2023, I made a huge leap and opened up a brick-and-mortar shop: The Artful Cricket Henna Studio & Gift Gallery in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

I believe that 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 from around the world and contemporary motifs in my work, I hope to continue bringing this ancient art to the modern world.

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