Master the Art of Mehendi: 10 Easy Designs for Beginner Artists

Sizmic Team August 23, 2024

Discover the ancient art of Mehendi with our comprehensive guide to 10 easy designs for beginner artists. Mehendi, also known as henna, is a form of body art that has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world. Its intricate patterns and beautiful symbolism make it a popular choice for weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. 

In this article, we will dive into the world of Mehendi and explore the different techniques and designs that beginners can try their hand at. Whether you are a budding artist or simply someone who loves the beauty of Mehendi, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips to help you create stunning designs. From simple floral motifs to intricate mandalas, we will cover a range of designs that are perfect for beginners. 

You will also learn about the tools and materials you will need, as well as important tips for achieving the best results. So, if you’ve always been intrigued by the art of Mehendi and want to master it yourself, keep reading to unlock your creativity and create beautiful henna designs that will leave everyone in awe.

Simple Floral Mehendi Design

Begin with a simple floral design. Take the palm of your hand and on the center of it, draw a small flower and draw leaves around it. This design is very basic and yet classy and a good idea to work on your control with the mehendi cone.

Floral design
Floral design

Dot and Line Patterns

Hyphenated patterns are – dots and lines which are common features in many mehendi designs. On the back side of your hand practice drawing those spots or dots in a sequence where the dot is followed by a line, then repeat the sequence. Another design is simple to do and it also gives off a glamorous appearance.

Dot and line design
Dot and line design

Paisley Motif

Paisley design is popular in mehendi designs. The design starts with a teardrop base followed by designs done inside. This can mean that the design is as simple or as detailed as you wish, which is ideal for beginners.

Paisley design
Paisley design 

Heart Shape

Take your palms and lightly draw a heart on your palm with the help of a mehendi cone and fill it in by making small dots or lines. This design is almost effortless and at the same time, gives your mehendi art a hint of romance.

Heart shape design
Heart design

Leafy Vines

Make a vine pattern where the vines coil around the fingers. Go from the base of your finger moving topwards. This design is easy and gives your mehendi a very organic feel.

Leafy vines
Leafy vines design

Geometric Patterns

Geometrical designs are great for beginners, they can easily be done by novices. Diagonal [right angles] and squares; rounded [circles] and triangles; interlocking [symmetrical] shape designs on the back of your hand. These patterns are rather simple to develop and the outcome appears modern and beautiful.

Geometric pattern
Geometric pattern

Bracelet Design

Draw a bracelet-like curve around the wrist. You can add small flowers, small dots, or even a line to make the design thinner so it would make it look more complicated. It suits the best on those who prefer less complicated mehendi designs.

Bracelet design 1
Bracelet design 2

Mandala Design

Mandalas are circular designs and they have proficient aesthetic quality and it is quite calming to draw them. Draw a small circle at the center of your palm and then draw other circles of the same patterns around the first circle. This design can be as elaborate as you like.

Mandala design
Mandala design 

Finger Accents

Forget about the overall palm and begin from the fingers. Plan figures on each of the fingers but do not cover the palm. This design is so simple, in that it can be done within the shortest time possible is very suitable for persons who are learning this art.

Finger accents design
Floral finger design

Peacock Feather

Mehendi art also has the peacock feather design incorporated into it. The basic shape to begin with is the feather shape and then lines and dots are drawn at the center. It can be quite glamorous and without a doubt, brings a dash of classy demeanour to your mehendi.

Peacock mehendi design
Peacock feather design

It is important to note that practice makes perfect when it comes to mehendi but then again it is as simple as outlined above; So there you have it, ten easy mehendi designs for the taking and it is as always remember to have fun. Happy mehendi designing!