About
A Touch of Destiny
Island GIrl Henna: The Name, The Connection.
I’m Jeanette Platania-Harper, a girl raised on an island with a love for family, art, history and kismet.
Untold generations of my family are from Henna and Palermo in Sicily, a Mediterranean island famous for its volcano, lemons, cannoli and brightly colored maiolica art. The town of Henna was named over 3,000 years ago and texts tell of henna body art in Palermo since the 12th century. Even my name, Jeanette, translates to the word henna.
It seems henna and I are connected by the Fates and that has captivated my heart and inspires my art.
Artful Beginnings
As a child, I'd go on adventures with my grandmother - the ocean, the forest, a stream.
I remember sitting beside her and playing with my watercolor paints as she created vibrant oil paintings. I'd dream of being a talented artist like her.
Today, her photo sits beside our intermingled brushes and I dream she sees how my art has flourished.
Henna Body Art
Although my ancestors' use of henna fell to the wayside, I embraced it and made it my career. As a self-taught artist I refined my skills with world-renown artists acquiring extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of styles.
My henna art is created completely freehand using henna paste I hand blend in small batches with the finest organic ingredients. Whether you desire simplistic or extravagant, traditional or contemporary, endless design possibilities await.
Ethnic Fine Art
My acrylic paintings are influenced by my love of eccentric style, vibrant colors, history and my heritage.
All my works of art are originals, meticulously painted by hand in my NY studio. Every brushstroke intuitively influenced by my deep Sicilian roots.
Creating art brings me joy and I'm thankful to all who support and appreciate my ethnic paintings.
WOSB, DEDICATION + SUCCESS
Island Girl Henna is a woman-owned, small, independent business established in 2009.
Decades of business experience and natural artistic abilities have created a successful art career that broke the 'starving artist' mold.
Maintaining a thriving career in art demands high standards for exceptional quality and professionalism. Since art is also my passion, creating beauty and happiness are just as vital for continued success.
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
We reduce, reuse, recycle + refuse single-use as much as possible + give back whenever we can for the good of the planet.
Vardo Carrettino
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness
This 7'x10' roving micro house serves as our accommodations with all the necessary amenities while at multi-day festivals.
Chamber Member
Environmental Awareness
Chamber Member
Member of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce... Let adventure take you to NY's Catskills Mountains!