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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) JRR Tolkien Watercolor Inspired Nail Art

24 Sunday Sep 2017

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It is also not possible for me to get through the 31 day nail art challenge without paying tribute to JRR Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. But, with my arthritis, there is no way I can do any intricate artwork so I took a page out of Alan Lee’s (the illustrator for most of the books) watercolor book and created my own. In good arthritis friendly nail art fashion, this look took me no more than ten minutes to perfect! Nifty, huh?

I used similar colors from the cover art of the Fellowship of the Ring. I dropped polish onto my nail then used acetone to fade and spread the color around.I have to say I really liked the final result. And, of course, because I couldn’t help myself I added a few dots for good measure.

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Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Cover Art (from Google)

31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Fellowship of the Rings Inspired Watercolor Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Fellowship of the Rings Inspired Watercolor Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Fellowship of the Rings Inspired Watercolor Nail ArtBase: Zoya Charlotte

Details: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic (grey), Pahlish Sunless Sea (seafoam), Color Club Twiggie (bright seafoam), OPI Never a Dulles Moment (yellow), Stay off the Lawn! (green)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Nail Art

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

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It’s been ages since I last did a dry brush/watercolor nail art look. Dry brush is super arthritis friendly nail art technique and does not require materials other than your nails and polishes and nail polish remover.

My primary school colors were purple and gold, a very odd color combination that I disliked immensely all my years at school. Now, I match this unlikely pairing without a second thought. In fact, I did the same thing last year!

I hope you like this look! Don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and the social media tag: #31DC2017.

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Watercolor Nail Art31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Watercolor Nail ArtBases: Zoya Payton (dark purple), SinfulColors Rebel Rose (shimmery pink-purple), Pahlish Mind Like a Diamond (light pastel base for plaid)

Watercolor: American Apparel Neon Purple, Color Club On the Rocks (silver), Sally Hansen Color Foil Purple Alloy (dark purple), SinfulColors All About You (gold)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

OMD3 – Ocean Watercolor and Stamping Nail Art

23 Thursday Jul 2015

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Many moons ago I did a Galapagos-inspired look for the FIFA World Cup challenge (linked here)! I was trying out my new light box and the photos were horrendous! I was completely bummed as the actual nail art came out really nicely! I always wanted to re-try it for better pictures…except, I didn’t realize how DIFFICULT this look was to photograph! I think there was just too much going on with all the different colors and stamping, etc. I tried my best and still  have to say I love what I came up with.

I hope you do too!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Ocean Watercolor and Stamping Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Milani Color Statement Blue Print (I have to say I am not particularly pleased with the brand’s new polishes especially when compared to the old ones…)

Watercolor: Sephora by OPI Go My Own Way, Sally Hansen Slick Black, Blue My Mind, Zoya Crystal, Yara, Opal, Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream, Essie No Place Like Chrome, Milani Power Periwinkle

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, MoYou London plate SAILOR 08

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Watercolor and Freehand Nail Art

18 Saturday Jul 2015

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I was actually on top of the fish prompt but I attempted the look twice and both  looked horrendous. I was already very tired that evening so I lost all motivation to continue.

I had so many cute stamps I wanted to use and every time I stamped (yes, I mean every FINGER) the image looked different and warped. I just couldn’t do it. I shrugged and said ‘I’ll try them again on the weekend’. Well, the weekend is here and I thought, “obviously I cannot stamp so I might as well do something else”. These freehand fishes aren’t super intricate but I think they are kind of cute!

Hope you like it!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Watercolor and Freehand Fish Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Glitter Gal Bluemerang

Watecolor: Emily de Molly Candy Coated, Milani Power Periwinkle, China Glaze UV Meant to Be, Picture Polish Serenity

Detail: acrylic paint

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Purple Watercolor and Decal Nail Art

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Where oh where was I? Starting work on my Oh Mon Dieu looks! I cheated and started early because I worked full-day camps this week. I knew I would be too tired to get much done.

I badly wanted to keep up with the challenge so I tucked away some prompts when I felt up to painting my nails.

Today, I switched the order of my meds to see if I’d feel better in the evening and I did! I am still in a fair bit of pain but I still felt like painting my nails. I went with a simple, RA-friendly watercolor look inspired by a picture of a purple flower and bumblebee I posted on Instagram. I received a request to do a nail art for it so here it is!

 

Purple Watercolor and Floral Decal Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Milani Power Periwinkle

Details: makeup sponge soaked in acetone, Milani Power Periwinkle, Zoya Haven, Barry M Plum, China Glaze Violet Vibes, Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess

Decals: Pueen Cosmetics

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Watercolor Distressed Nail Art

09 Monday Mar 2015

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Have you ever had those moments when you just hate on your dominant hand nails? For the most part I love the nails on my left hand. I don’t have to do a lot to them to keep them neat and in shape…but today they just look horrid with nail polish on. I am so tempted to take EVERYTHING off because I can’t even handle it right now. This art did take me a boatload of time; specifically, the entire Bachelor finale and after the final rose episode, so maybe I’ll keep it on.

I love how the final result came out, though, but it looks hideous against gross nails. Know what I mean?

 

I wanted to try this watercolor nail art again with pinks, purples and blues. I really like messing with a look until I have it “just right” without it looking bulky or manipulated. Thinning the polish with acetone ensures neither of those happen! I think the watercolor distressed look is really RA-friendly but I would necessarily classify this look as such.

The polishes I used definitely worked differently than the ones I used in the green plaid (linked here) because I think they were a lot thicker. This didn’t make them harder to work with but definitely created a different effect.

I sealed everything with Seche Vite but everything still finished sort of matte! I hope you like it!

 

Watercolor Distressed Plaid | The Rite of Aging

 

DSCF4413_fotorFor this look I started with Formula X for Sephora Thrilling as my base.

I used acetone, a square brush and detail brush and the following polishes

  • Pahlish Le Bijou de Roi
  • Milani Vivid Violet, Fast Fuchsia
  • Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot
  • Color Club Warhol
  • Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Patchwork Nail Art: In Stitches

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Well, Saachi was scheduled for surgery after she collapsed earlier this week. I don’t really want to go into a lot of details right now as she is still in recovery and we are waiting on some biopsy results. I am happy to report she is mending nicely and hopefully will be home on Thursday if everything goes as planned (EDIT: She is recovering so well she may be home a full 24 hours early!)

 

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Anyways, this is the first patchwork nail art I’ve done that hasn’t made me cringe. I used acrylic paint and while it is not particularly perfect by any means I am proud of my creation!

 

DSCF3058_fotorI started with Barry M Gelly Lychee and Seche Vite as my base.

I achieved the watercolor distressed look with a square paintbrush, acetone, SpaRitual Howl, Running with Wolves and Barry M Gelly Lychee.

I used black acrylic paint for the stitches.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.