Synopses & Reviews
This is a lavishly illustrated, full-color exploration of nail art in all its weird and wonderful variations. It highlights the talents, tools, and creativity behind this expressionistic art form, and looks at its impact on celebrity culture and competitive exhibitions. The book features different styles of nail art, including expressionistic, fantasy, nail wraps, and is of interest to fashionistas as well as the artistically inclined and culturally curious.
Synopsis
This beautifully illustrated exploration of nail art highlights the talents, tools and creativity behind this expressionistic art form and looks at its impact on fashion culture. Featuring the work of prominent nail artists from around the world, it offers freehand designs, fashion-forward styles and eye-catching fantasy creations crafted for the competition arena, as well as easy to follow step-by-step projects to create at home.
About the Author
Helena Biggs works for 'Scratch', the UK's number one magazine for nail professionals, and writes for its sister publication, 'Gloss'. As assistant editor, she also co-ordinates and judges an annual photographic nail art competition and the Scratch Stars Awards, the only awards dedicated solely to nail technicians.