Lezard’s First: A Collection of Inspired Patterns Adapted for Mehendi

Lezard’s First is a collection of inspired patterns adapted for Mehendi, created by henna artist Lezard Cheung. This digital PDF edition offers the original 2003 pattern book as an instant download. It is a practical reference for hand-drawn henna work.

The book grew from Cheung’s scrapbook designs and was shaped after Catherine Cartwright-Jones sent hand and leg templates. It presents drawings that were tidied and beautified, along with new designs. Readers are encouraged to adapt, add, remove, or distort elements as their own work.

Book Overview

Lezard’s First belongs to the henna body art tradition and carries the subtitle A Collection of Inspired Patterns Adapted for Mehendi. It was published in 2003 by Henna Page Publications, a division of TapDancing Lizard, in Stow, Ohio. The collection includes 41 illustrated pages in PDF form.

The patterns are designed as idea references, not rigid templates. Lezard Cheung invites henna artists to interpret the designs freely in their own hand-drawn work.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Floral patterns, including the author’s favorite fast designs and vine extensions beyond the wrist.
• Indian-inspired designs and jewellery-style motifs that can accent the knuckle.
• Dragons, phoenixes, peacocks, and other creatures drawn from Southeast Asian and Chinese traditions.
• Additional subjects such as carp, cranes, eagles, goldfish, lions, tigers, tortoises, and mandarin ducks.
• A seasonal chapter set in Thailand and a chapter titled The Enlightened One.
• Guidance to keep flowers alive and growing, with new blossoms sprouting from vines.

Why This Book Matters

This 2003 title preserves a working henna artist’s early pattern collection. It links traditional animal and floral imagery with modern Mehendi use. The book also reflects a moment in henna publication history through Henna Page Publications.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Once your purchase is complete, the PDF download is available for access. The file can be read with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.

FAQ

How quickly can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, and the PDF can be downloaded immediately.

Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital product only, and no printed book will be mailed.

What devices are supported?
The PDF works with common reading apps, Kindle apps, tablets, phone, and desktop devices.

Download Lezard’s First and keep a varied henna pattern reference ready whenever you work.