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| Nail art for The Angel by Hans Christian Andersen |
The Story:
The Angel tells the story of a recently deceased child and an angel of God. The angel takes the child to all the places on Earth that the child loved. Along the way they collect flowers to plant in the gardens of heaven. On their last stop they go to collect dead flowers that had belonged to a sick boy who had died the year earlier. The angel tells the child that he was that sick boy before the two go up to heaven.
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| Nail art for The Angel by Hans Christian Andersen |
About this design:
One quote in particular stood out to me:
The angel plucks a large handful of flowers, and they carry it with them up to God, where the flowers bloom more brightly than they ever did on earth.
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| Nail art for The Angel by Hans Christian Andersen |
So I imagined the transition from the faded, wilted flowers on Earth, to the brightly blooming flowers in heaven. It's a simple design but I like how it fits with the story.
To get this look:
I painted everything freehand with acrylic paint.
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| Nail art for The Angel by Hans Christian Andersen |
To get this look:
I painted everything freehand with acrylic paint.
- Base: OPI My Vampire is Buff
- Design: Acrylic paints in black and various shades of red, blue and yellow
- Brush: Pure Color Glamor 1 from Stylish Nail Art on Etsy
- Top coats: Girly Bits What a Rush and Essie Matte About You
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| Nail art for The Angel by Hans Christian Andersen |
Final thoughts:
I like this simple style and I'm going to try to do the rest of this week's designs in this manner. I feel this theme lends itself to a more illustrative style so I want to focus on my drawings and not on trying to make nail art - if that makes sense.
What do you think of this? Were you familiar with The Angel?
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This is gorgeous, as always! I've never heard of this story but it sounds very sweet (and like something I would definitely cry while reading!).
ReplyDeleteThank you Ashley! It's definitely a sad story, if I had kids I'd probably be bawling.
DeleteI just love the worn and faded look these flowers have.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa!
DeleteThis is artistic genius! I love the faded -> bright concept that you came up with. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Serene! I hope it conveys at least part of the story. :)
DeleteThe tale is touching and your nail art is delicate and perfect as it should be.... gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ere! :)
DeleteThat's one sad fairytale.
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond gorgeous.
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Isn't it so sad!? And thank you. :)
DeleteI always love your flowers! They're always super gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria, I definitely love doing flowers over anything else. So I guess it shows. ;)
DeleteSo delicate and beautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3
DeleteEvery Andersen's fairy tale makes me cry. This one is very touching. T_T Your flowers are lovely, btw. ♥
ReplyDeleteIt is a very touching story! And thank you Francine. :)
Deletesuper gorgeous and perfect with the story!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank so much Jacki! :)
DeleteNot at all familiar with this story, but what a sweet premise. I love all your flowers, but your rose is beyond words!
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda, I was happy how they turned out. :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful and touching story to go with your nail art!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica!
DeleteI think I have read this story a long time ago. I'd forgotten it, but as I read your description I realised it sounded familiar. The manicure fits your theme story so well and is beautifully worked. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
DeleteI've never heard this story but what a wonderful choice! The flowers are so soft and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bee! I had never heard of it either until I was researching for this week's theme. :)
DeleteReally lovely, very evocative. I love Hans Christian Andersen stories - they're all kind of sad and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hannah! I agree the story is both sad and beautiful. Makes me want to read more Hans Christian Andersen.
DeleteI love these! The flowers are so delicate and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
DeleteWhat a touching story and a beautifully done mani. So delicate, like the tale.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roselynn, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vic!
Deletebeautiful--something so lovely comes from something so sad
ReplyDeleteI know right!? Thank you Laurie.
DeleteThis is really pretty and I had never heard of this fairytale before so I am glad that you shared about it!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Stephanie. I'm glad you enjoyed it - the story and the nail art.
DeleteThis is such a beautiful story, and such a beautiful manicure to go with it. I love the subtle transition from simple, plain flowers to beautiful and vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelli! :)
DeleteI'm not familiar with The Angel but I absolutely am in love with this mani. It's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was not familiar with the story either, but I'm glad I found it. :)
DeleteBeautiful story and stunning mani!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila!
DeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBeautiful inspiration and beautiful manicure! I love the finished look!
ReplyDelete*sigh*, I just love when you do florals! This is so lovely and goes great with the story you chose.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this story but I love your interpretation of it. I especially like how you made the colors go from faded to bright. Personally, I love this illustrative/sketchy style of yours and I find it very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tale and nails to match!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful job! You style is so soft and serene. I love that quote too.
ReplyDeletebrilliant, as always x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and the story behind it just makes it even better.
ReplyDeleteDid u water down the acrylic paint for this mani?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's exactly what I did.
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