Saturday, November 5, 2011

31 Day Challenge! Day 27- Inspired by Artwork

Happy Caturday!

  Sorry this is late!! I accidentaly scheduled it for the wrong day! :(:(

  Today's mani was a real adventure. I knew from the second we started the challenge that for this day I wanted to use The Starry Night by Van Gogh as my inspiration. This was really involved but strangely fun to work on even though it was mostly freehanded. I'm super happy with the results.
This is one of my favorite paintings.

   So I took a pic of all the colors I used for this because I don't remember exaclty what I used in what order. I started with a base of Glitter Jean and then created a sponged gradient using Vintage Jean. Then using the rest of the colors I started creating the swishy streaks. This was really fun work on and I;m strangely pleased with how everything turned out.

Here is a pic of all my colors.
Bettina's are so good for freehand! Don't forget to check out Sam and Rie's blogs to see their Artsy nails!


Thanks for stopping by! 
♥ Cristina
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37 comments:

  1. paint that nailNovember 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    This is so amazing and beautiful!!!!! I love it!! You did awesome!!

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  2. Amber P.November 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Great job! I did this one the other day at Sips n Strokes! (And it stressed me out!!! haha)

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  3. MintyNovember 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I think this is my favorite nail art you have ever done! It looks fantastic and so clean. Great job!

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  4. Jessi M (Lacquered, Painted, Polished)November 5, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow, you are so talented! This is amazing! Haha, I would feel bad about having to remove it!

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  5. LNovember 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    WOW! AMAZING

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  6. AmyGraceNovember 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Looks great! Love that painting.

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  7. Pauline - omgnoodlesNovember 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    This is very beautiful! Well done! My friend did Starry Night on two of my nails before. I loved it!

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  8. ConstanzeNovember 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    The design is stunning, wow! :D

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  9. ElizedgeNovember 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    wow this is amazing, how long did it take? You are quit the artist, especially to do it all in polish, not acrylic! Great job!

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  10. Marketta at Pink Polish AddictNovember 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    This came out really good!

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  11. EttennaeNovember 5, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    wow what a talent you have!!! God Bless your hands. Love Bettina!!!

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  12. I Drink Nail PolishNovember 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    OMG I was hoping so much someone would do The Starry Night! :D As soon as I read "Inspired by Artwork" I crossed my fingers that someone would choose it! It's one of my favorite paintings too. I feel so lucky that I got to see it in person at the MoMA many years ago. It really takes the breath away...the colors, the strokes...how three dimensional the paint is on the canvas... You did such a beautiful job!!! <3

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  13. Fashion FootingNovember 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    This is amazing! You did a fantastic job!

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  14. DelainieNovember 5, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    These look incredible! You did an awesome job!!

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  15. Ere KanezawaNovember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Oh gosh it's GREAT! I really love it. Great inspiration!

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  16. KellyNovember 5, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    This turned out beautiful :) You did a fantastic job!

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  17. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful and stunning! Starry Night is a favorite painting of mine too. Great work!

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  18. gabisnailsNovember 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This is perfect!! I really love it *-*
    Congrats!
    xoxo
    GF.

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  19. Lindsey RNovember 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    That turned out amazingly! The Starry Night is one of my favourite paintings:)

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  20. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  21. ArchanaNovember 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    its really asewome ..... i want to try that but no idea how :D

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  22. LydzNovember 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    awesome job!

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  23. olgiepolgieNovember 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I'm speechless. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe this.

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  24. NicoleNovember 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    These are freaking amazing!!! I would have never attempted this, thinking it was too difficult, but you did an excellent job. What makes Bettina polish so wonderful for freehanding? Seriously though, SUPER AWESOME JOB! :)

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  25. The Rainbow ZebraNovember 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Ohhh this is amazing!!!! I love that painting too (and the song). Beautiful job!!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    damn girl. you are good!

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  27. magickknitterNovember 6, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I'm just so wildly impressed by this I can't even begin to say!!!! Awesome job!!!!

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  28. FrankenstynaNovember 6, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Wow! This looks great!!! How long did it take??

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  29. kellieNovember 6, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    ARG! Every time I see Bettina on your nails, I get SOOOO jealous! They look .. PERFECT in every way. *jealous* <~~ SEE?! ;) j/k

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  30. IstarhNovember 6, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wow!! I have no words O.O Your work is perfect :D

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  31. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...November 6, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    <3 <3 <3 LOVE THIS! Very great transition of a painting to nailart, lovely!

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  32. ToyomiNovember 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Wow this looks awesome !

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  33. FrugallyMeNovember 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    These are amazing!

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  34. MartaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow!
    This turned out INCREDIBLE!
    You truly let your talent shine here!

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  35. AnutkaNovember 7, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Stunning! I think I recall you saying your freehand skills are not good?? You must have been joking or I misunderstood.. :P
    This is incredible :)

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  36. beachgalNovember 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    WOW! These turned out really great! I would have made a mush mess out of this! I know your nail art you don't think is great - but I think your talents are really growing.

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  37. CandaceJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Amazing!! You have fantastic free hand skills

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