When NailPro Magazine reached out to me to create looks inspired by Tulum, Mexico- my mind immediately went two places: vibrance and earthiness. If you’ve ever had the privilege to spend time in Mexico, these are two common threads seen throughout- be it in folk art, buildings, artists and just the general beauty of the culture, people and land.

Let’s start with my first look: Abstract Tropical.

Here’s a video of me creating the Abstract Tropical look:

I love the contrast of earthy ceramics and rustic texture. There’s just a grounded beauty to ceramic inspired art, and some of my earliest exposure to ceramics was in Mexico. My parents loves to adorn their house and yard with pieces from local artisans whenever we visited.

Here’s a video of me creating the Gilded Ceramic look: