I’m combining these two challenges today as the theme for Nail Art Sunday is free to choose. The challenge for the 31DC2013 is “Inspired by a song” and I chose “Summertime” as my inspiration. Listening to the lyrics, a lot of ideas went through my mind:
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
I ended up painting a field of poppies instead of a cotton field as poppies are more symbolizing summer for me than the cotton flowers which I’ve never seen in person :D. The inspiration picture for the manicure is also this picture.
For the manicure I’ve used Lime Crime – Pastelchio as a base. Using the watercolor technique I did the background using LimeCrime – Crema di Limon, OPI – My Vampire is Buff and Wet ‘n Wild Miami Spirit. For the poppies I used Essie – Camera, Essie – She’s Pampered and a little bit of Lime Crime Crema di Limon. I’ve also used Wet ‘n Wild for drawing for the poppies and the grass.

Day 22 - A Song
Ahhmaazzinnggg! Looks like a painting :D
i didn’t know this song, i like your mani :)
This is so pretty! And very artistic, it’s like a painting :)
Vackert:)
Stunning!
This is just stunning Ina! I love poppies!! I’ve also used Crema de Lemon for my nail art today! :D
Wow, dear Lord, this is so gorgeous *____*
Så snyggt! Allt du gör ser alltid ut som små konstverk! :)
Beautiful !!
Sååå underbart!!! Jag tror jag har ett akvarell-vykort nånstans som påminner om dina naglar.
Underbart fint! Gillar både inspirationen och resultatet:)
Men så galet fint. Oj. Impad.
haha love the song you chose :D This mani is beautiful!
Åhh såå underbart vackert. :-)
This is beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful! Great job! :)
Utsökt! verkligen sommarkänsla!
Åh så fint, du är så himla duktig på denna typ av artistisk målning!
Men fy så duktig du är1
In short – I would rather have your design on a canvas than the original picture!!!