https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-beach-nail-art • Posted by Celine Does Nails
These are the basic steps I took to paint the nail design seen in the last photo. You truly can use any colors of paint or polish you have, but here's just what I used.
These are the basic steps I took to paint the nail design seen in the last photo. You truly can use any colors of paint or polish you have, but here's just what I used.
The first step is the sky. For this I used a makeup sponge to create a light to dark blue gradient. Go about half way down your nail.
Next step is to paint the water and sand. This is where I started to use acrylic paint. As you can see, about 1/3 of the nail is dedicated to each section.
Next you are going to add a lighter shade of blue to the water. Gently move the paintbrush back and forth. For the sand I added a darker shade of acrylic paint.
Step four is to add white acrylic paint. Use a dabbing motion with your paintbrush to create a foamy look where the water meets the sand. Use very gentle strokes to add highlights to the water as well.
Next paint the base of the palm tree. I used a brown acrylic paint for this step.
Next is to paint the leaves of the palm tree. This can be kind of tricky but try to look at a picture of a real palm tree to get it right. I used a lighter, olive green for this step.
Almost done! Next I used both a darker green and brown acrylic paints to add shadows to the palm tree leaves.
Last step is to add top coat! Make sure to let your design dry completely before you do so. (Oh and I guess I added some highlights to the palm tree trunk in this step too.)