Manicure "Chinese painting" looks unusually beautiful and bewitching. It is also called the "double-stroke technique." I can’t believe it, but on the nails you can create whole compositions in the form of all kinds of specific colors, natural landscapes, animals, exotic birds. The life and art of the East are very interested in Europeans. Many people want to learn about the oriental style of dressing, shoes, accessories, hairstyles and makeup. So Chinese painting burst into modern nail art. It brings harmony with nature, naturalness and comfort.
A bit about chinese style
Quite extensive material includes manicure with Chinese painting. It is studied by nail art masters in special courses. After all, I so want to learn how to make voluminous drawings in gentle colors that look very realistic and vibrant. It’s just breathtaking! Delicate petals of blossoming roses, multi-colored orchids, butterflies ready for take-off, delicate feathers - all this comes to life with the help of Chinese painting on nails. You can see the step-by-step implementation of such a design in the article below. Also here are video tutorials for mastering the basic elements of this drawing method.
What is the Chinese painting? For beginners, it is important to understand that this is a technique where the drawing is applied with a special flat brush, after dipping it in two or three shades of acrylic paint. It is such a paint that allows you to blend well and combine several tones. Smooth color transitions allow you to realistically depict nature pictures.
From the history of the mural
In China, a drawing technique called “guohua” was invented long ago. Then the artists used silk, rice paper as a canvas. The Chinese painted their huge fans with special ink. Later they began to draw on parchment. Ural masters adopted this technique and began to decorate caskets and household items. This painting was called "Tagil". Later Zhostovo painting appeared, which is also done with two strokes. She painted old trays. Then they began to use the technique of smooth transition of shades in Gzhel.
And more recently, with the advent of gel nail extension, they began to use the double-smear technique for nail design. Now, on female nails, whole works of art can flaunt.
Secrets of Technology
At first glance, it seems that Chinese art is a bit complicated. But if you look closely, then to apply one detail of the picture you need only one smear. It is important to properly master the movements of the brush, which is dipped in two or three colors of acrylic paint. Here are the basic movements:
- Stroke. The brush is placed on the surface and a smear is carried out without separation.
- Openwork. It is performed by moving up and down the edge of the brush.
- By the half-tune. Creating a brush with small loops, like a petal.
- In the feather way. The brush moves intermittently up and down.
- Wavy. The brush dynamically scrolls without interruption.
- Aqua. It is carried out with the addition of water for the transparency of parts.
Simple drawings make one double stroke, and in complex combine several movements.
Necessary fixtures
Performing a design in the style of a double brushstroke requires the following devices:
- base coat for background color;
- special acrylic paints for painting nails;
- flat brushes with artificial pile;
- a small container of water;
- paper napkins for wiping brushes;
- special board for breeding shades;
- fixing coating.
As for the brushes, they come in different types:
- Most strokes are applied flat.
- Brush brush with rough bristles complement patterns, give the desired texture.
- Brush liner draw contours or subtle elements.
- Fan brushes help create the background and fill.
- Brushes with beveled ribs are used to draw leaves, kidneys and other small elements.
Chinese nail painting lesson
Mastering Chinese technology is not so difficult. Follow these steps:
- Apply the chosen background to the nail plates. You can do it with ordinary varnish, and gel varnish, and acrylic paint.
- For the background, you can take light and dark tones, which you prefer. Apply the coating evenly and smoothly. Then wait for it to dry.
- Then with a flat brush, begin to apply the picture in your chosen shades. The beauty of the image depends on the correct selection of tones. They should be similar: blue-cyan, orange-yellow. White is combined with all colors. Two or three colors can be applied to a brush at a time. Select the correct brush and create the desired shape.
- With a thin brush liner, draw all the contours and small details.
- Apply a fixing finish.
Using the steps above, you can create vibrant floral arrangements. Here is an example of drawing a rose in a bud:
- Dip one edge of a flat brush in scarlet paint, the other in light pink.
- Apply one rounded smear in the form of a petal looking up.
- Make a few more strokes nearby in the form of arches (petals).
- With a thin brush, draw the stem and base of the bud. Add leaflets.
Important Tips
Remember the features of acrylic paints - they can be moistened with water. Practice drawing the first drawings on paper. So you learn how to make confident and clear strokes. Do not start drawing on the nails until you learn how to draw whole pictures on paper. You can first draw a sketch on paper, and already apply paint on it on the nail plates. It is not necessary to do Chinese painting on all nails; it is enough to decorate one ring finger or another little finger.