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 from other entries)
• the design is within the guidelines of the copyright rules

Color – 10 Points

• the colors enhance the design
• the colors complement each other

**Costume – 10 Points

• the costume complements the theme and artwork
• the costume is complete and needs no improvement
• the costume is neat, clean and well-constructed
• the costume is well-constructed according to competitors interpretation of theme.  Example if the entry is supposed to be messy, sloppy or bloody it should be done well.
• the costume is well thought out with extra details added if store bought.
• the costume is complete with make-up, body paint or other accessories

**Design – 10 Points

• the design enhances the theme
• the design is completely thought out
• the design is within a fantasy realm.  Something extraordinary, not simple but fantastical
• the nail art MUST BE attached to the nails and not sitting ONLY on a platform

Judge 2

Visual Interest – 10 Points

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

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

Overall Impression – 10 Points

• the design makes an excellent overall impression
• the design is complete and needs no improvement

**Presentation – 5 Points

• the entry is presented within the Fantasy Nail Art Guidelines
• the entry makes an excellent presentation
• care was taken to present this entry
• written statement is included and is complete and understandable

Judge 3

Complexity – 10 Points

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

Workmanship – 5 Points

• the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
• the workmanship is neat and clean

Detail – 10 Points

• the detail of design is clean, clear and precise
• the detail is more than adequate for the design
• the detail clarifies the design, adding dimension

Theme – 10 Points

• the theme is obvious and completely devloped
• the theme is continued on all 10 nails
• the design enhances the theme