When all else fails ... Nail Art!

So I mentioned a while ago I was in the middle of trying to buy my house. It's all very complicated and stressful and it's getting very drawn out and I'm really not a very patient person, nor am I very good with not knowing what's happening where, when, why and how. Basically I don't handle stress very well or stress doesn't handle me very well, either way I've been a bit of a wreck. I've tried all sorts of different ways to relax and de-stress but my mind seems to want to ping back to catastrophising - that is totally a word by the way
Anyway, the only thing I have found that really seems to settle me down is ...






wait for it...







Nail Art! Well yeah, you kinda knew that was coming didn't you? I just get transported to another place when I'm painting. My breathing slows down, my jaw un-clenches and my mind clears of everything but what I'm doing right now. There's no sense of urgency to it, just slow careful strokes and then waiting for each layer to dry before moving on to the next. A forced stillness. Careful consideration of each line or dot, the concentration of painting with my non dominant hand so they both match. and the satisfaction when the final top coat glides on. The best kind of 'Therapy'

Here's what this week's therapy produced:

Inspired by Kimiko7878 on Instagram

 

The base polishes used in this design were Orly 'Iron Butterfly' and OPI 'A Grape Fit' with the details being added with my acrylic craft paints and my pure color 10 nail art brush. It was all finished with two coats of Glisten and Glow HK Girl top coat.

I really enjoyed painting this one, maybe I should do more florals?

Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day wherever you are! :D