Hand Painted Nail Art Judging Criteria 2016
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 is within the guidelines of the copyright rules
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
Presentation – 5 Points
- this entry is presented within the 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
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 clarifies the design, adding dimension
- the design has adequate detail
Overall Impression – 10 Points
- the design makes an excellent overall impression
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
- all work is done by hand
Judge 3
Complexity – 10 Points
- the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
- the design involves multiple techniques
Workmanship – 10 Points
- the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
- the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
Tip Length – 5 Points
- the tips are graduated in length or size
- 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 design enhances the theme