But that's not to say the sea isn't beautiful in all seasons, for it is! <3
So, for no reason at all, only because I felt like it I painted the sea and its 'Autumn waves' on my nails today (which gave me a most zen-licious mood throughout the day, I must add :))
Ah...Peace :))
It all started with two coats of Rimmel Acqua Cool, which I think you can only see in tiny spots on some nails anyway - one gets carried away when sponging ;)
I then went about the upper part of the nail, close to the matrix, looking for a stormy sky effect, with some purple, grey and dark green polishes.
I finished it all with different shades of blue sponged to make the appearance of waves and to imitate the different tones the sea naturally has.
Some white for foamy bits and that was it! :)
Quite a simple effect to achieve if you have the patience to wait in between layers and to keep adding colours till you get an image close to what you pictured in your mind :D
BF said these reminded him of Japanese drawings - what do you think?
Tell me all about it down below and have a superb evening! :)
Hugs & Kissies,
Mina *
Lovely nails! They remind me of the sea and this beautiful summer which just ended :-S
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you, darling!
DeleteI, too, miss the sea but I like to believe that Autumn and Winter bring us new opportunities! :D
Que lindas. :)
ReplyDeleteMuito obrigada, Joana! :D
DeleteYou've really recreated that atmosphere when the sea is stormy and all you can hear are the waves and all you can feel is a humid fog all round. Oh my, I love autumn!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a sort of master piece, Mina!!! ^-^
xoxo
Thank you so much, Valens! :D
DeleteSo happy I managed to create the right atmosphere - it was exactly what I was going for! **
just like painting :)
ReplyDelete:))) Thank you, sweetie! **
DeleteOh wow! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go to the beach now :)
It's way too cold here in Germany :/
Thank you!!!
DeleteAnd I know what you mean - it's not that warmer here, either. Good thing the sea is beautiful all year around ;)
Very beautiful nails!!!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Teresa! :D
Deletethese are stunners!~
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!!! :))
DeleteYou really blew me away with your sea!! This design is absolutely stunning!! And you middle finger is totally a masterpiece!! Wow! Wow! And onсe again - WOW!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, sweetie, thank you!!! So, so happy you liked it so much! :D
DeleteTotally agree, it reminds me of Hokkusai's wave! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNow, that's a major compliment! Thank you, hun! **
DeleteYou really did a great job on this one sweetie :) I can almost hear and taste the ocean. Love it :)
ReplyDeleteYeyyy! Thank you, sweetie! I really enjoyed wearing them - so peaceful all day! :D
DeleteQue lindas, parece mesmo um mar bravo :)
ReplyDelete:D Obrigada, querida!!! **
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