April 15, 2013

Manicure….3



This angle really intensifies the largeness of the sketch.  Kinda funky!



Put down about 85% of the color build for the skin tone.



Then I had to make a decision!  Had a bunch of ideas….I debated between:
  • Silver metallic polish
  • Pink series of color (where the pinky is the lightest pink then the following nails are just a bit darker with the thumb being the darkest).  
  • Doodles, Designs, flowers, or various colors on a single nail
Since I really wanted to try some “nail art”, the Patriotic nails won.



I liked doing the navy nail, because I was able to show reflection more. The flag nails are harder to show the shininess. 



This is the picture I need to study.  The colors in the inspiration picture are very dull, flat and monochromatic.  I need to step away from the sketching then come back  only in a visual way, I’m hoping I can “spot” where to shadow or highlight next.

2 comments:

  1. Looking so good my friend!! LOVE your decision to go patriotic. Looking forward to seeing it finished! Hugs! deb

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  2. Hi Deb, thanks for your comment and encouragement! Hope I can get the nails right :)

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