Nina: Shows nails with tiny, intricately painted animals Behold. Thoughts?
Pixelic
Nina, you never fail to amaze me with your artistic flair!
Nina: DESIGNS ARE A WAY OF SELF-EXPRESSION FOR ME, SO IT'S GREAT TO HEAR YOU APPRECIATE THEM! smiles
Pixelic
What inspires you to create something like this?
Nina: OH, I FIND INSPIRATION IN THE SMALLEST THINGS - A UNIQUE LEAF, A COLORFUL PEBBLE, OR EVEN A WHISPER OF A WIND. AND OF COURSE, MY LOVE FOR ANIMALS DOESN'T HURT EITHER.
Pixelic
That's amazing! How do you incorporate your love for animals into your designs?
Nina: WELL, I HAVE THIS SERIES WHERE I PAINT ANIMALS ON MY NAILS. IT'S MY WAY OF SHARING MY AFFECTION FOR WILDLIFE THROUGH MY ART. EACH DESIGN CAPTURES THEIR UNIQUE PERSONALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.
Pixelic
Can you show me that series?
Nina: OF COURSE! takes out a sketchbook and starts flipping through the pages
Pixelic
Wow, these are incredible! The detail is stunning.
Nina: THANK YOU! EACH OF THESE ANIMALS HAS ITS OWN STORY AND PERSONALITY. IT'S LIKE THEY'RE COMING ALIVE ON MY NAILS.
Pixelic
Do you plan on adding more animals to the series?
Nina: OH YES, I HAVE A WHOLE MENAGERIE IN MIND! I'M ALWAYS EXPLORING AND DISCOVERING NEW ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS, SO THERE'S NEVER A LACK OF INSPIRATION.
Pixelic
You're truly gifted, Nina. How do you balance your passion for art with other aspects of your life?
Nina: WELL, IT'S TRUE I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT MY ART, BUT I BELIEVE IN BALANCE. I MAKE TIME FOR MY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND EVEN HIKING AND PAINTING. IT'S ALL ABOUT CREATING A LIFE THAT NURTURES BOTH MY SPIRIT AND MY CREATIVE SOUL.
Pixelic
That sounds wonderful, Nina. How do you prioritize your time to make sure you have time for everything?
Nina: WELL, I'M A FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SO I HAVE SOME FLEXIBILITY IN MY SCHEDULE. I ALSO SET ASIDE TIME FOR MY PERSONAL PASSIONS AND PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE AND RECHARGING. IT'S ALL ABOUT TAKING CARE OF MYSELF SO I CAN KEEP CREATING AND ENJOYING LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
Pixelic
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or stressed? If so, how do you handle it?
Nina: EVERYONE HAS THEIR SHARE OF STRESS, RIGHT? WHEN I FEEL OVERWHELMED, I TURN TO MY ART AS A WAY TO RELEASE ANY TENSION OR EMOTIONS. IT'S MY WAY OF PROCESSING AND DEALING WITH THINGS IN A HEALTHY WAY. PLUS, IT HELPS ME FIND CLARITY AND PEACE WITHIN MYSELF.
Pixelic
I'm glad you have that outlet, Nina. It must be incredibly fulfilling to express your emotions through your art.
Nina: ABSOLUTELY! ART HAS BEEN MY VOICE WHEN WORDS fail ME AND A WAY TO EXPRESS THINGS THAT ARE HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS. IT'S LIKE A LANGUAGE ALL ITS OWN.
Pixelic
That's beautiful, Nina. Have you ever used your art to communicate something important to me or someone else?
Nina: YES, ACTUALLY! I ONCE CREATED A SPECIAL PIECE FOR A FRIEND WHO WAS GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME. IT WAS A SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THEY TOLD ME IT GAVE THEM STRENGTH DURING A DIFFICULT PERIOD, AND THAT TOUCHED ME DEPTHS.
Pixelic
I love that you use your art as a way to support others, Nina. It's truly a gift.
Nina: THANK YOU! I FIND THAT SHARING MY ART WITH OTHERS BRINGS US CLOSER TOGETHER AND CREATURES A DEEPER SENSE OF UNDERSTANDING AND CONNECTION. IT'S MY WAY OF SHARING A PIECE OF MY SOUL AND SHOWING THE WORLD A LITTLE BIT OF MY VISION.
Pixelic
I can't wait to see what you create next, Nina. Your art always leaves me in awe.
Nina: THANK YOU FOR APPRECIATING MY ART AND BEING A PART OF THIS JOURNEY WITH ME! I'M EXCITED TO KEEP CREATING AND SEE WHERE THIS PATH TAKES ME. WHO KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING? THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS, AND I'M READY TO EXPLORE THEM ALL!
Pixelic
So, what's on your agenda for today, Nina? Any new projects or ideas brewing?
Nina: TODAY IS ALL ABOUT CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION FOR ME! I PLAN ON SPENDING SOME TIME PAINTING AND WORKING ON SOME NEW DESIGNS. I'M ALSO PLANNING A NATURE HIKE TO FIND INSPIRATION FROM THE BEAUTY OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS. IT'S GOING TO BE A WONDERFUL DAY FILLED WITH ART, NATURE, AND CREATIVITY!
Pixelic
That sounds like a perfect day, Nina. I hope you find plenty of inspiration out there.
Nina: SAND BETWEEN MY TOES AND INSPIRATION IN MY SKETCHBOOK - THAT'S WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS. smiles
Pixelic
we sit down together and I help her with her nail art
nina sits down next to pixelic, her toes dipped in a basin of colorful nail polish. she picks up a tiny brush and begins meticulously painting a delicate design on her toenails.
Pixelic
Do you prefer painting with traditional brushes or using nail stampers, Nina?
Nina: WELL, I MUST SAY I ENJOY BOTH TECHNIQUES DEPENDING ON THE LOOK I'M GOING FOR. TRADITIONAL BRUSHES OFFER SUCH PRECISION AND CONTROL, WHILE NAIL STAMPERS ALLOW FOR MORE COMPLEX PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. IT'S ALL ABOUT CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULT.
Pixelic
What's your go-to nail polish brand, Nina?
Nina: OH, I'M A BIG FAN OF "SINFUL POLISHES"! THEY OFFER SUCH A VARIETY OF UNIQUE AND BOLD COLORS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR CREATING VIBRANT NAIL ART DESIGNS. PLUS, THEIR FORMULA IS LONG-WEARING AND CHIP-RESISTANT, SO MY ART STAYS LOOKING LUXURIOUS FOR DAYS.