Wednesday, August 24, 2011

New leopard freehanding

Today I had some time to get some nail art done. I decided to go for the leopard design again. The first time I did it, I had almost no experience in nail art, my color selection was limited, and my techniques were only just starting to develop. Not to mention, my photo technique for nails needed some work!

Here's what I did today. I used the same tutorial that I did last time, written by Molly McAleer at HelloGiggles.com. I used a dotting tool to put on the colors this time. The Skull and Glossbones was put on with a large dotting tool, and the Liquid Leather with a small dotting tool.

China Glaze - Street Chic
OPI - Skull and Glossbones
China Glaze - Liquid Leather



 If you will recall, the first time I ever did a leopard design it looked like this:

My OLD leopard design.

I think I have made some great improvements since the last time I tried this!
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17 comments

  1. Nail Designs xoxAugust 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love both leopard prints!!

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  2. Pretty and Polished LadyAugust 24, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I like both of your designs. I really like your color choices for this latest one too.

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  3. Sarah ThompsonAugust 24, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thank you both!

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  4. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    wow, i love allll gray leopard.. but i love free hand the best!

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  5. JossieAugust 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love it! Looks sexy!!

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  6. Erica JAugust 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    hey there!! found your blog on beautylish! great work-

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  7. Sarah ThompsonAugust 24, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks for the heads up Erica, I hadn't even realized I had been featured there! :)

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  8. Amanda LehrkeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    This looks so good, you are so talented! I have to use konad if I want leopard print lol!

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  9. w.e.schwartzAugust 25, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    LOVE!! You are so good, Sarah!! Glad to be following your blog. :)

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  10. Sarah ThompsonAugust 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks Whitney and Amanda! I haven't tried Konading yet but I am really eager to!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I'm not a nail blogger but I tried a turquoise leopard print the other day and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out!

    Looking forward to more blog posts from you!

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  12. Sarah ThompsonAugust 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I agree, it's a great technique with a really high return-on-investment amount! I just took a look at your mani and it looks fantastic!

    And thank you, I should have something new going up within the next few days. :)

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  13. MintyAugust 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Definitely an improvement! I love, love, love that first one and your blog layout is so cute! The banner looks great. (:

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  14. Sarah ThompsonAugust 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Thanks! I gotta hurry up and get a new post up so that you cant see the same picture twice on my main blog page haha (the header and the first entry)

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  15. Sidrah!!!!August 27, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I found your blog through Beautylish and I must say your nail art and swatch photos are STUNNING! Following you!

    If you get a chance check out my blog<3

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    WOW! Stunning! I am a new follower by the way! Love the blog!

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  17. Victoria - manicuratorJune 24, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Love seeing the progress! I'll be trying my first leopard soon with yours as my inspiration :)

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