“Rough Water” – Literary Henna Wave Art (5x7) by Karen Strum Henna nature becomes a mirror—revealing truths

nature becomes a mirror—revealing truths about resilience

and it is placed in a clear sleeve for protection (which is acceptable for display) until you have the piece framed

exploring how love

Bound in its original elephant-head cover design

That tension is exactly what gives the book its lasting power

“Rough Water” – Literary Henna Wave Art (5x7) by Karen Strum Henna nature becomes a mirror—revealing truthsRough Water is a striking literary art piece by Karen Strum, blending the timeless power of the sea with a distinctly personal story. Inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa, this piece reimagines the iconic wave through a henna tattoo lensfeaturing bold black linework, intricate borders, and rhythmic swirls and dots. At the heart of the composition, a lone sailboatmodeled after the vessels I sailed while working as a sailing instructor and boardwalk