Acrylic Paint Hand Painted Nail Art Judging Criteria 2019

Judge 1

Originality – 5 Points

• the design is innovative (new and original)
• the design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past and is different from other entries)
• the design original and outstanding

Visual Interest – 10 Points

• the design captures your attention
• the design holds your attention
• the design continues to draw your attention to new details

Color – 10 Points

• the colors enhance the design
• the colors complement each other
• the colors are in keeping with the theme

Presentation – 5 Points

• this entry is presented within the Acrylic Paint Hand Painted Nail Art Rule Guidelines
• this entry is presented as if it is a special piece of art
• care was taken to make this presentation neat and clean
• written statement is included and is complete and understandable

Judge 2

Balance – 5 Points

• various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy
• the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design
• the design is balanced across all nails

Design – 10 Points

• the design enhances the theme
• the design is well thought out
• the design is complete and needs no improvement

Detail – 10 Points

• the detail is clean and precise
• the detail enhances the design
• the design has adequate detail

Overall Impression – 10 Points

• the design makes an excellent overall impression
• the design is complete and needs no improvement
• the theme is easy to follow as a complete picture
• all rules were followed including usage of ONLY Acrylic Paint

Judge 3

Complexity – 10 Points

• the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
• the design involves multiple techniques
• the complexity of the design is clear

Workmanship – 10 Points

• the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
• the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
• the workmanship is equally balanced across all nails

Tip Length – 5 Points

• the tips are graduated in length or size and are separate and individual
• the tip length is no longer than 2″
• the tip width is no wider than 3/4 of an inch if flattened out

Theme – 10 Points

• the theme is obvious and completely developed
• the theme is continued on all 10 nails
• the theme is complete and needs no improvement