1. Form a shape and length of a nail.

2. With orange and white paints create petals of a flower using one-stroke technique, layer by layer. Use a flat brush.

3. Paint next petals using the same colours.

4. With previously used paints create more petals to increase the volume of the flower. Fill in the centre. Form petals in the shape of a rose.

5. Finish petals of the rose with white paint and a round brush number 10.

6. Mix a dark-green paint with a brown one and dip in it one side of the brush. Dip the other side of the brush in a white paint. Create green petals around the rose. Create a flower using only one paint.

7. Finish the composition by adding a few leaves and twigs. Shade everything with a brown colour. Fill in the centre of the white flower with colourful stamens.

8. Seal the design with a top coat.

Source: magazine „Paznokcie” nr 57, s. 64.

Marina Shyvtsova, Kharkov, Ukraina
International Instructor of ReformA Nails System
Author of unique techniques „Silk”, „Express water-painting”, „3D gel”, „Puantel”
1st place of Golden Nail 2003 in Ukraine
1st place of Ukrainian Manicure Championships 2003
Best nail stylist of Creative Nail Design 2004.