Clare Island Nails

This manicure is very special - it was inspired by my recent trip to Clare Island! For anyone who isn't familiar with it, Clare Island is a large island off the west coast of Ireland that among other things was home to the famous Irish pirate queen, Granuaile. At the time I visited the weather was unusually good for Ireland, which made my day even more enjoyable! The island is so picturesque and beautiful. This manicure was inspired by the fact that everywhere you go on it there are reminders of the sea from the marine-themed restaurant to the beach to the beautiful view.  I can't wait to make a return trip!

I used OPI Steady As She Rose as the light pink base and painted on the pictures with a long striping brush and a blue from Pink Tease.

There is quite a bit of detail in this manicure so I will go through all of the pictures as some of them are a bit hard to decipher (oops!). 

Index finger - Edge of a fishing net, fish, seaweed ( yes it doesn't look like seaweed!)

Middle finger - Rope, swirly seashell and a fish skeleton

Ring finger - Edge of a fishing net, anchor, boat

Little finger - Porthole

Thumb - Sign, birds, swirly seashell