Corn snake: Nubar Yellow Primrose

Hello ladies,

I adore corn snakes. I love their vibrant orange and gold coloring. Before exploring the woods and meadows, I visit the resident corn snake at the Rancocas Nature Center. I look forward to the days of warmth and sun ahead when I can greet my bright companion.

From plate H10, I stamped the snakes using Konad pastel orange special polish. I highlighted the pattern of scales using the fine brush in the Nubar 14K nail art pen from the Bejeweled Collection. I positioned the snakes at alternate angles on each hand. From a distance, it looks like a series of curving lines.

I love the expression of the snake in this design!

Pale with fine white shimmer, Yellow Primrose reminds me of a mod 1960s pastel. These almost white polishes with tints of color can be quite striking. I wish the sun were in attendance today, so I could show how skin flattering this shade is.

The application was workable, considering a yellow based pastel combines two potential formula issues in one polish. I managed to achieve opacity in three coats on long nails without first applying a whitening base. Nubar did a good job formulating Yellow Primrose.

I hope you were charmed by my corn snake manicure. I had such a great time putting this look together.

Yellow Primrose was sent to me for review. This polish is part of the Spring Garden Collection, soon to be released at bynubar.com.

Image plate H10 was provided for my consideration. To browse the full line of nail art stamping plates, visit chez-delaney.com. Would you like the opportunity to win eight nail art design plates of your choice along with a beauty gift pack? Visit the Make It Fancy Giveaway! to enter!

Happy painting, ladies!

A corn snake and goldenrod

Hello ladies,

I recently made the acquaintance of a lovely corn snake at the Rancocas Nature Center. This snake is incredibly friendly. He ventures out of his aquarium often to educate school children and adults alike.

What beautiful coloring! His markings make me think of autumn leaves. He had shed recently, so his scales were exceptionally vibrant.

His tongue was so busy capturing the scents in the air.

His tongue emerged repeatedly. I wonder if he enjoyed the fragrance of my nail polish and rose perfume. He seemed so curious!

A field of goldenrod behind the visitor's center.

The handler at the nature center helped support the rest of the snake as I took photos. Were I permitted to hold him on my own, he would have easily wrapped around my neck. He already seemed to want to settle there on his own accord. Such a communicative and beautiful snake!

Many thanks to the people of Rancocas Nature Center for the introduction!

Happy painting, ladies!

Serpentine

Hello ladies,

I decided to do a manicure to correspond with animal energy that has been present in my life this past spring into summer. My friend David and I have been noticing snakes during our walks through gardens and preserves. A garter snake swam across a tiny stream and spiraled up a branch and allowed herself to be pet. I had the chance several months ago to hold a python around my neck as it was preparing to shed. It's eyes were covered in a sheer blue film and it was very still and calm. Her owner commented repeatedly on how much her snake liked me. Good to know! I have kinship with animals in general, both domestic and feral. It's reassuring to me to find rapport with another member of the species. What better way to celebrate animal communication than with Konad stamping! I used the cobra image from plate M28 with Konad special polish in green. The lovely brown shimmer is OPI Charmed by a Snake from the India Collection. 

Today at the store, a wood carver came in and dropped off consignment pieces. He creates snake wands. This is the first time he has ever offered these. I really want my own. My nails were ready! I brought a wooden snake out to the canal and commenced with my typical Thursday professionalism. All of these pictures can be enlarged. Click as you please!  

Charmed by a Snake was very typical of OPI application. It took three thin coats for perfect opacity. I'm really enamored with the shimmer, a myriad of amber particles. I can't imagine a skin tone this wouldn't flatter. It's an earthy medium toned brown that appears neutral against my skin. It doesn't pull out specific cool or warm undertones. This polish has been among my untrieds for many months. I consider it the type of color that can get neglected in a collection containing so many standouts. It's a beautiful neutral shade that can offer versatility in style. Charmed by a Snake would also work well with a gold glitter topcoat. 

A pleasant reminder: The contest to win NYC Molten Metal ends August 16. The giveaway is open to followers and e-mail subscribers. I'm thinking about doing a little something special once I have 50 followers. I have a few ideas in progress. It's not far away either with 44 followers at the moment I am typing! I really do appreciate each person who visits, looks at pictures and reads through my meanderings. The comments have been so inspiring and joyful to read.   

Thanks ladies. Happy painting!