So, so pleased with the way today's violet nails turned out. I wasn't sure if I would be able to mimic the watercolor look I had in my mind, but I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome! This manicure used a mix of a splatter technique, the watercolor technique, and freehanding.
Polishes used:
Nicole by OPI Yoga Then Yogurt
OPI A Grape Affair
OPI Do You Have This Color In Stock-holm?
OPI Push & Pur-pull
I began by painting my nails white, and then I added a coat of quick dry topcoat to protect the base while I watercolored.
Using a palette made of tin foil and working one color at a time, I mixed the purples with acetone. I filled a larger nail art brush with the acetone and polish mixture, and then loosely dabbed it on to my nail. The final touch was to fill the brush again, and then use my finger to flick the bristles over my nail, creating a type of splatter effect.
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This is so gorgeous! I absolutely love the watercolor effect.
ReplyDeleteI love these!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and interesting. What a lovely effect!
ReplyDeleteyep. Love em. It's got kind of a graffiti look to it, too. Is there such a thing as water color graffiti?
ReplyDeleteLove this! so pretty
ReplyDeletethis is a gorgeous mani!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! One of my favorite looks you've ever done - I'm a huge fan of watercolor nail art.
ReplyDeletePretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love how the different techniques add 'movement'. I've always wondered, do you paint both hands every time?
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I didn't know that technique but now I'll make sure to try it out!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! This is perfectly artsy!! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful ! *.* I love your work!
ReplyDeleteNot every time -- simple looks like this can be done on both hands but for some of my more complex freehand I'll just do a simplified, matching look for my righty.
ReplyDeleteI just love these Sarah! So delicate
ReplyDeleteNice effect. I like it
ReplyDeletePerfection ♥.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I'd love to see a video tutorial of this.
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