Mixed Media 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 from other entries)
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
- the entry is presented within the 3-D, HPNA and Airbrush Rules
- the entry is presented as if it were 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 – 10 Points
- various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy
- the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design
Design and Detail – 10 Points
- the design enhances the theme
- the design is well thought out
- the detail of the design is clean and precise
- the design has adequate detail
Tip Length – 5 Points
- the tips are graduated in length and size
- the length of tips must be no longer than 2′
- the width may be no longer than 3/4″ if they were flattened out
Overall Impression – 10 Points
- the design makes an excellent overall impression
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
Judge 3
Complexity – 10 Points
- the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
- the design involves multiple techniques
Dimension – 10 Points
- the artwork is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules
- the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced
- the design may not protrude more than 1″ in height from the tip surface
Workmanship – 10 Points
- the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
- the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
Theme – 5 Points
- the theme is obvious and completely developed
- the theme is continued on all 10 nails
Scoring Guide 2 Hands | Scoring Guide 1 Hand | |
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10 = Flawless | 5 = Average | 5 = Flawless |
9 = Almost Flawless | 4 = Below Average | 4 = Very Good |
8 = Very Good | 3 = Poor | 3 = Average |
7 = Good | 2 = Very Poor | 2 = Below Average |
6 = Above Average | 1 = Unacceptable | 1 = Very Poor |