Belly Painting
Celebrate this special time. Turn your new shape into Art & Memories.
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Very special project to reunite this family across time
Inspired by henna style art, but I got to add colored flowers
What a nice way to include this big-sister-to-be in the excitement of her mom's magical painted belly
SF Bay area icons to 'bridge' this expat family's home-country with their new home. Look carefully and you can see a California pelican, and the rest of the family walking on the bridge!
Painted at her Blessingway ceremony
This summer baby's tree is lush with greenery. Can you find the hidden hearts?
Maternity full bodypaint
After the new babe was born, I just had to paint her to match!
Just for You
Let's design art for and on you, that's customized to express this special time you are sharing with this babe! What colors are speaking to you? What is this baby inspiring?
Available in the Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Jose, SF Bay Area.
Email, text or call and we'll talk!
“Over the moon! This was truly one of the best days I had in my life.
–Annie”
This background pattern is called Seeds of Life, appropriately, and the traditional Tree of Life is meant to hint at baby's placenta
Plumeria with "wings to protect; wings to soar" on rainbow belly bump
This mama was so excited anticipating her baby, she even bonded with this painting of her!
Flower surrounded by mandala style design
Monarch butterflies come to Santa Cruz each year, and this little darling got one too!
Abstract baby afloat in this glowing mandala
Pro Photos
After painting, we can do a photo shoot with professionals like Devi Pride Photography for a print you can hang on your wall, treasure, and share with your friends, family, and growing child. Devi has a great eye, and will help you relax and have a good time, so you feel great and glow!
“The body paintings helped me feel beautiful at a time when being in a body was challenging.”
–Lara
Pricing
Let’s talk about your project. Normally my rates start at $130/hr of painting time, with some additional sketch fees at a lower rate. Often a bellypainting takes between one & two and a half hours, but it really depends on the design.
Photographer and prints bill separately.
That said, there are some creative projects that work very differently (even free), so don’t be shy, tell me what you have in mind and let’s talk!!
Blessing Ceremony or Baby Shower
Mama can relax, with a circle of friends sharing stories to honor and empower her, while I quietly paint. Guests can watch as the emerging art transforms her belly, in this sacred time.
“My belly turned out exactly how I pictured it, and the good conversation in between was a total plus. You were very sweet, and I loved your flexibility with the painting, and asking my opinion throughout it all.”
– Caitlin
“I LOVE having the photos. They are so beautiful and such a sweet memory!
The experience of getting the painting done itself was really sweet.”
– Amanda
Also there’s
Kids Face Painting
You can have us paint for your birthday party, company picnic, or find me at a local festival! More at Brenda’s Face Painting
