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Domestika

Introduction to Nail Art

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Overview

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Learn how to turn nails into canvases by exploring design lines, gradient effects, and watercolor textures with semi-permanent polish
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Nail Art Techniques
  • How to Develop Your Own Nail Art Design
  • The Final Nail Art Look
  • Final project
Nail art is an expressive craft that allows you to create striking illustrations on such a tiny surface. For Violetta Kurilenko, founder of Yeswhat Nails, who’s collaborated with brands including Pull&Bear, Mavala, and CND, nails are a miniature canvas on which she showcases everything from simple to complex designs.

In this online course, explore the world of nail art, from linework to ombré palettes and watercolor effects. Discover how to use colors, shapes, and textures to express your inner world and help others do the same.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Choosing Materials
  • How to Use Semi-Permanent Polish
  • Watercolor Design Techniques
  • Thin Lines Technique
  • Color Gradient Techniques
  • Mood Board and References
  • The Composition
  • Sketching and Designing
  • Choosing Colors
  • Preparing the Nails: For Clients and Yourself
  • Shapes and Thin Lines
  • Gradient and Thin Lines
  • Watercolor Texture and Shapes
  • Gradient, Shapes, and Textures
  • Introduction to Nail Art

Taught by

Violetta Kurilenko

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