The Digit-al Dozen Does Art: 31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 9: Black & White

Welcome to Jackson Pollock day for a lot of the Digit-al Dozen ladies! :) When we all realized that a lot of us were doing a Pollock we decided to schedule them for today! I decided to do a Pollock because it is perfect for Black & White day for the 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version)!

This is my inspiration. It is called Black and White Polyptych by Jackson Pollock. I couldn't find my information on this piece of work except that it was possibly made in 1950. He is most famous for his "drip paintings". In which he would have the canvas spread out on the floor and would drip, fling, and splatter paint and other foreign matter (sometimes glass).

I used Milani White on The Spot and Wet n' Wild Black Creme. I used a straw to create the splatter and taped off the edges of my fingers so that I didn't have too much clean up! I was really happy with the way my splatter turned out!

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The Digit-al Dozen Does Art: 31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 8: Violet Nails

Today's Digit-al Dozen Does Art/ 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version) Day 8 mani is violet nails! This one had me stumped as to what art piece to use that used violet as a color. So I googled and came up with this image:

This is Purple Posies by Jackie Griswold. This is acrylic on canvas. She is a modern painter that I honestly don't know much about, I just found her image on google. She can be found on Art Blog: here.

I really liked how this turned out. I think it pays homage to the real painting nicely! :) I used Milani White on the Spot as my base and for the white dots. The grass is: Finger Paints Go Van Gogh (bah! I did not intentionally use this one for it's name, just needed a dark green! Win!) and Finger Paints Sexy Sundress. The flowers are: OPI Funky Dunkey (darkest), OPI Planks a Lot (medium), and OPI Steady as She Rose.

I love how fresh this turned out. Very happy and spring like for the winter! Gives hope! :)

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And some violet nails for the other 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version):

The Digit-al Dozen Does Art: 31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 7: Blue Nails

Welcome to a crazy week! It's a new month which means it is time for The Digit-al Dozen and it's challenge as well as continuing the 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version). Phew! Let me tell you, it was a bit tricky but kind of fun at the same time trying to get everything matched up! Shall we see how I did?

The theme for The Digit-al Dozen this month is Art! I chose this and many of the ladies in the group are a little mad at me for it! :) I say bring on the challenge! I love art and art history so I was excited to do my favorite pieces for you. BUT....then it coincided with the 31 Day Challenge 2013. So I wasn't able to do my favorite pieces but I found some pretty cool pieces of art to show you.

And today's 31 Day Challenge 2013 is Day 7 (as in the 7th day of the month not the challenge, remember we re-worked this for no weekend posts!): Blue Nails. Let's get at it shall we? :)

These are my blue nails that are also inspired by art. I used Catrice Blue Cara Ciao (such a bright and happy blue! Two coats), Nails Inc Hans Place (orange), and Finger Paints Black Expressionism.

So what is this inspired by?

This is Blue II by Joan Miro. Completed 1961 in the Abstract Art style. It is an oil on canvas and currently resides in the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France. Miro is a Spanish artist who is usually associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements.

Now, Abstract art isn't something I usually love but I have this quote that I love and I knew I had to do an abstract piece (helps that it's blue and simple too!).

"The more horrifying this world becomes...the more art becomes abstract; while a world at peace produces realistic art." - Paul Klee

I believe in this quote, just take a look around you today and this quote rings true. Alright, alright. Sorry for my tangent (wasn't really a long one though was it). But I am extremely passionate about art. My favorite era is the Italian Renaissance. :)

Thought this is an abstract piece in our crazy world, there is something calming about this piece.

I hope you liked this as much as I did. Can't wait to show you the other manis this week!

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TGIF and 31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 4: Green Nails featuring Pretty & Polished Apple of My Eye

So today's post is a doubled up post! It's Day 4: green nails, of the 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version) but it is also TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indy Indie Friday! So what better than a green indie! :)

This gorgeous polish is Apple of My Eye by Pretty & Polished. I got this during her sale and I am so happy I did! At first I thought it was going to be just a normal green glitter. Little did I know that it was going to be such a stunner! As always: (l-r) 4 coats, 3 coats, 2 coats, 1 coat.

Apple of My Eye is a gorgeous complete coverage glitter! It has many different sizes of green glitter in a slightly green base. But look at that shine! Wowza! This applied like no other! Amazing formula and application! I am in love! :)

Here's my Indie skittle! (l-r) Essence Romeo, OPI Don't Talk Bach to Me, OPI Wooden Shoe Like to Know, and OPI Planks A Lot. Isn't this glitter amazing! Sadly it is from her fall line and so I am not sure what her supply is of it. I am excited at the possibilities of this polish!

Bottle shot and macro bottle shot of Apple of My Eye by Pretty & Polished.

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31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 3: Yellow Nails

Day 3: yellow nails from the 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version). Yellow!? Now I don't really mind this color but it tends to give me lobster hands (red hands) in photos. But I have yet to really find a nice yellow that applies well. This is 3 coats of Essence Wall of Fame from their Urban Messages line. You can see that it is still a bit sheer with some visible nail line.

I used Konad black to stamp using Bundle Monster BM-311. I really liked the simpleness of this design. :)

Thankfully the photos hide a bit of the streaky-ness of this polish. But I love the color! And there is a hidden shimmer to it. Can sort of see it on my index finger in the photos, but check out the bottle in the photo above. So fun!

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31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 2: Orange Nails

Day 2 of the 31 Day Challenge (relaxed version). Today is orange nails! I only have a few oranges (though as I type this I bet if I pulled out my box of orange swatchsicles I am sure I would be surprised) (nope just checked, only like 3 true oranges that aren't a glitter!).

This is China Glaze Fireside Glow. It is from the limited edition from Ulta for the 2011 Holidays. This is a lovely orange holo glitter in a clear base. It's the perfect color orange too! This is two coats and it applied wonderfully! As I was putting this on I thought to myself.....why haven't I worn this yet? Good golly is it gorgeous! I love finding gems within my own stash! :)

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31 Day Challenge 2013! Day 1: Red Nails

Happy New Year! And welcome to the 31 Day Challenge 2013 (relaxed version). Today is Day 1: Red Nails! Ugh, red! I really really don't like this color on me! But it tells me I have to do, so I must! I wanted to use some polishes that I don't always use. So here is three coats of Sally Hansen Red Carpet. Ok, ok, I have to admit, it's really pretty and shimmery! I used Finger Paints Black Expressionism with Wet n Wild Behind Closed Doors (two coats).

So I did this mani thinking I was using polishes I really haven't used a ton before and that I totally didn't use in my last 31 Day Challenge. Bah! Boy was I wrong! I used Wet n Wild Behind Closed Doors last year too! To funny! But I only used it as an accent nail this time! Boo-yah!

My camera totally didn't want to focus with this mani. But I am trying to work with my Ott Lites and get the best lighting so please bear with me! :)

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