Shawn Sisson - Henna Tattoo Artist

I became interested in mehndi when I joined a Middle Ages Living History group about 7 years ago. After playing around with my own designs, a friend of mine who'd lived in India applied my wedding mehndi. It was then that I realized I had much to learn, and started to really research and practice a variety of designs from a wide array of cultures.

My main interest lies in traditional mehndi designs, from Middle Ages to modern. I specialize in adapting Persian designs from tile work and rugs of the 9th-11th centuries, but enjoy doing designs from all cultures, as well as inventing new designs. I can easily work from a pattern of your choice, but my best designs are done freehand. These designs work with the contours of the body, as well as the personality of the individual, to create a unique and beautiful body art.

The samples below are representative of the simple designs Shawn does at larger events.

henna tattoo design by shawn sisson on wrist, hand, and fingers

henna tattoo design by shawn sisson on forearm

henna tattoo design by shawn sisson on shoulder

henna tattoo design by shawn sisson on thumb

Serves: Culpeper, VA and surrounding parts of Virginia. Will travel.

Rate: $150/hour with a two hour minimum.

Speed: Shawn can do between 15 and 20 simple designs per hour at your event*.

Email us to book Shawn today! Include your phone number, the date, time, and specific location of your event. You can also call us at 800-92-FUNNY (800-923-8669)

*It's also important to note that wrapping time for designs, especially if it's to be a winter party/event, are not included in design time. If the client desires their guest's designs to be wrapped for warmth and protection, it significantly cuts down on the amount of designs Shawn can accomplish.

Our henna artists will not use black henna at your event.

Prices subject to change. Holiday rates may be higher. Number of henna designs per hour are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.