Funky Leopard - TPTC

Hey y'all!

Today I have a bright and funky stamped leopard print nail art for you.  Unfortunately I'm not very happy with the quality of the stamping plate, but I am pleased with the overall finished look for today's Tri Polish Tuesday.

All three polishes used in this mani are from Sinful Colors.  It's almost as though I feel a failure now if I don't manage to get them all from the same manufacturer, and I don't know why.  Luckily these played together SO nicely.

L-R: Sinful Colors Easy Going, (Matte) Savage, Thimbleberry

This past weekend was "Saran Wrap" week in the SIMPLES nail art group on Facebook, so I actually used this as a launching point for this week's TPT prompt.  I started with two coats of Easy Going on all my nails and used the saran wrap technique to marble Thimbleberry over the pale nude base.

Before stamping, I sealed the nail art in with a coat of OTD.  I have actually designed a system for deciding which quick-dry topcoat to use based on what's underneath.  Since OTD is notoriously smear-y (totally a word now), it's perfect for use on marbles and gradients because it helps blend the colors even more.  

Once the topcoat was dry, I stamped Savage on in this leopard print from a fauxnad m57 plate that I purchased from BPS.  It took many, many, many, many, many tries to get this full manicure done, because the image did NOT want to pick up reliably.  Eventually I was able to get it all done, though, and I'm satisfied with the results. 

I really love the juxtaposition of the glossy marble base with the matte turquoise stamping, so I did not topcoat over the stamping so I wouldn't lose that.  

What do you think of this bright animal print?  Are you enjoying the nude/coral/turquoise nail art looks as much as I am?  Let me know down below, and be sure to check out the other beautiful designs by the Nail Tarts below.

Hope you're all having a fantastic week and I'll see you again tomorrow!

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