Nailed it !: Nail Art

One of my favorite hobbies is painting my nails. It all started so long ago; as a child, I always wanted to be just as pretty as Mommy. She was always made up with jewelry, purses, perfume, and freshly painted nails. I always loved how there were so many colors to choose from. It seemed like you could never wear the same color twice, but you could sport every shade of pink that there is for 3 months straight. My fascination grew so much that I turned my 10th birthday party into a nail social. My mom bought about 20 new colors for the party and that marked the start of my collection (which now has expanded to 189). Over the 10 years after my party, I have perfected my nail polishing skill. I look to the internet for inspiration for new designs from people who have created blogs in dedication to nails (this means I'm not alone in my obsession, lol). It takes a lot to execute a perfect manicure, even without designs. Making sure all of the brush strokes are in the same direction and stay within the lines makes me feel like Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. I try layering glitter coats on top of creme colors to see the polish in new ways. When I really want to be expressive, I try my hand at designs. It's a way of painting a picture on 10 tiny canvases. Honestly, painting my nails is like a release for me. Just the same as when I paint pictures or pottery, painting my nails is a rush of artistic freedom that puts a smile on my face and others.

My nails

Designs I found on the internet