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Dotted gradient inspired by Pickard China |
About this design:
A quick Google search confirmed what I already suspected - that I could probably do a week, or even two, or three, of just china patterns. There are so many possibilities from traditional florals, to more exotic looks, to retro designs, and very contemporary.
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Dotted gradient inspired by Pickard China |
But after a week of doing freehand painted nail art, I felt like I needed a break from my detailed brushes. Luckily I found a great design courtesy of Pickard China. I love the delicate dots, and the fact that it is basically a dotted gradient.
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Dotted gradient inspired by Pickard China |
To get this look:
Using my smallest dotting tool I started with the dark dots towards the tip of my nails. Then I followed with the gold dots trying to create a gradient by having some dots "trickle" down the nail. I also did some gold dots on top of the brown to integrate the two.
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Dotted gradient inspired by Pickard China |
- Base: Cult Nails Tempest
- Dots: OPI You Don't Know Jacques! + Cult Nails Nevermore (mixed to make dark brown), and Essie Good as Gold
- Trim: Essie Good as Gold
- Top Coat: KBShimmer Clearly On Top
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Dotted gradient inspired by Pickard China |
Final Thoughts:
I love the simplicity of the design, and I love the inspiration for this. Apparently the designer, Kelly Wearstler, was inspired by Art Deco and Japanese art. Very cool!
What do you think of this?
See also:
Day One: Things That Come in Pairs / Salt and Pepper
Day Two: Cotton / 100% Made in Canada
Day Three: Sapphire / Uncut Sapphires
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Meghan, your interpretation of the china pattern is "spot on"!! (I couldn't resist punning...) Thanks for the link to the original product. =)
ReplyDeleteLol! Pun away!! Thanks so much for the comment and you're welcome for the link. :)
DeleteThis is pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa!
DeleteStunning! I want the china and these nails! Love how you wrapped the tips.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelby! I forgot to mention the gold tips, but yes, it seemed like a necessary addition for a china pattern. ;)
DeleteI recently had a challenge where the prompt was "tea party". I'm with you, I could probably do a whole month of china/teapot inspired nail art. Now my inspiration file is packed with tea cup/pot images! This is a stunning take on your inspiration! Plus it could translate into so many different color combos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! What a great idea for a challenge, I know I'll probably be revisiting some of the designs I didn't get to do. I agree, this dot gradient could be done in so many colours.
DeleteThey look so fresh! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paulina!
DeleteVery pretty! Your dots are so dainty and the colors are perfect for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe design makes such an awesome mani!
ReplyDeleteI almost did a similar design for my china! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow! Elegant! Love it!
ReplyDeletePerfection once again. And I totally agree! It was my favorite day of the week too! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish!
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