1. Prep the nail. Paint the nail with two coats of white polish. Allow to dry.


2. Once the white is dry, sketch your landscape with a fine tip pen or calligraphy pen and ink.


3. Use acrylic paints to add details. Allow to dry. Seal the look with top coat.

Nails by Emma Young, Salty Waves Salon, Rockland, Maine @eay.nailart 

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You can also mail your tips (one for each step) and written instructions to Sigourney Nuñez, NAILS Magazine, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Make sure to include your name, salon name (if applicable), city, state, and contact information. When mailing us tips for Nail Art Studio, please mail them in a padded envelope or box to keep the nail tips fully intact in transit.

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