Credit RA Stone/ artbyras.com

2015/365/234 Life's Gradients

Sunday_afternoon_feminism_getdown

Der Gradient, er zeigt in die Richtung des steilsten Anstieges.

I felt like getting kinda fancy!

This weekend I pained my nails with OPI Kyoto Pearl (the frosty white base coat here). I felt like making it fancier at the end of the week so I did some gradient glitter tips at the laundromat. :)

The tips are OPI "Teenage Dream," and this was actually super easy! I built it up in 3 coats: first a glitter coat on the tips (like for a french manicure), then a second coat from about halfway down the nail all the way to the tips, then a third coat about 3/4 down the nail to the tips. I tried to make the 3rd coat pretty thin as I started it so it would look gradual. Topcoat on top of everything.

I like it! I'm SUPER INTO glitter nail polish now. Oooh, sparkles. Love. I probably should start cleaning up my nail beds and cuticle areas better after I put polish on.

Also, my problem with bubbling that I was having has mostly gone away. I've noticed that several things made the difference - thin coats are good, but VERY important is waiting for the coats to dry. Honestly, I pretty much need to wait like 10 or 15 minutes between coats which seems excessive, but whatever. The final thing I've noticed is that when I do my nails when it's warm, it's way more likely to bubble. Painting in the early morning or at night is the best.

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern

colorful

I think i'm getting a bit carried away with taking shots from my window...

Yarn: Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in 2016 Suit, 2011 Artichoke, and 2010 Flaxen

Needle size: US8/5mm

Pattern: Gradient

Rec-ipient: Me

Completed: 29 January 2017

Credit RA Stone/ artbyras.com

Garin RP, Hayward, CA

Gradient design created using gradients from graphicxtras.com (c) 2010 Andrew Buckle

following the gradient/ombre nail trend! first attempt; I want to try this now with >2 colors!

Yarn: Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in 2016 Suit, 2011 Artichoke, and 2010 Flaxen

Needle size: US8/5mm

Pattern: Gradient

Rec-ipient: Me

Completed: 29 January 2017

Yarn: Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in 2016 Suit, 2011 Artichoke, and 2010 Flaxen

Needle size: US8/5mm

Pattern: Gradient

Rec-ipient: Me

Completed: 29 January 2017

Color gradient created from grayscale gradients.

Gradient design created using gradients from graphicxtras.com (c) 2010 Andrew Buckle

colorful

De plus en plus bleus

View On Black

www.livingaftermidnite.com

amatuer abstraction?

A minimalist abstract image featuring a smooth, subtle gradient from a lighter teal at the top to a deeper, darker teal at the bottom. The uniform texture and lack of distinct subjects create a serene, contemplative mood, perfect for use as a calming background or design element.

Lace fortress and stained glass reflections

crevisio.com/gradient/2012/05/30/gradient-001/

Gradient design created using gradients from graphicxtras.com (c) 2010 Andrew Buckle

Roof Structures, Shopping Center, Hamburg