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Thursday, 14 November 2013

DIGIT-AL DOZEN WEEK: Black & White Sketched Flowers

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Hello lovelies!


Todays' mani is an attempt at a technique invented (as far as I know) by Precious Polish. She's busy nowadays, so doesn't get to post as much, but you need to be following her. She's amazing. Her sketchy style (cf., her recent penguin, elephant, and owl manis) is a real coup de coeur for me.


I have not done her style justice. I'm not done aping it, though-- I will find another reason to bust this sketchy style out, I'm sure.

What is up with the lobster hands? I have no idea.

This look began with two coats of White On, followed by sketching in increasing order of opacity: Ridnitsohkka, Recycle, and Camelot. (I'm kind of digging this week's theme if only because it also shows how much you can do with the same few polishes over and over!)


Polishes used:
Sally Hansen - White On
China Glaze - Recycle
butter LONDON - Nail Foundation (base coat)
tiny detail brush

Tune in tomorrow for the last instalment of this Black & White week! And it's a blast from the past! (You'll see why.) (No, I'm not telling.)

xo,

J.

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22 comments:

  1. I think these look great! They definitely remind me of a drawing! Great job! (:

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  2. Thank you so much Marisa, that means a lot to me! :)

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  3. Another beautiful art piece! You are on a roll!

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  4. Thank you sweetie!

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  5. Turns out great!! Love this look!

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  6. These flowers are amazing! Love the sketchy style.

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  7. This is so whimsical! I love it so much!

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  8. No, you did not butcher Britney's technique - this is so beautiful I can actually feel the light breeze the drawing give off :)
    I know why you feel like you haven't mastered it all yet, after seeing Precious Polish designs (she is indeed wow!) but I think this is a one of a kind piece, sweetie! Well done! **

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  9. Thank you so much Anastasia!

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  10. Whimsical! I need to work on my whimsy, this makes me very happy, thank you!

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  11. You are so encouraging, Mina, thank you so much! I can definitely see more of this kind of technique in my future. You should, too!!

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  12. I am so in love with these! You did a wonderful job - and it's like you said, if you're not 100% satisfied with it, it just gives you a reason to try it again :)

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  13. Jacky Andrews Bridgewater16 November 2013 at 08:42

    This is wonderful! I totally love it! Wow.

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  14. Thank you dear! And yes, for sure I'll revisit this. :)

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  15. Thank you so much Jacky! I really appreciate it! :)

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  16. I love the sketchy look of this, along with the overall design. I agree that Brittany's technique is an awesome one and lends itself to lots of great designs.

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  17. I can never get over Brittany's nails, they get me going every time! Thank you for your sweet words. :)

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  18. Absolutely beautiful! It's just perfect!

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  19. Thank you sweetie!!

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  20. WOW WOW! Love this! I have to recreate this <3

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  21. I would love to see your take on these!! <3

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