3D Nail Art, criteria
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 exceeds expectation of originality
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
· the colors represent the theme
Presentation – 5 Points
· this entry is presented within the 3-D rules
· 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 and Detail – 10 Points
· the design enhances the theme
· the design is well thought out
· the detail of design is clean and precise
· the design has adequate detail
Dimension – 10 Points
· the dimension is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules
· the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced
· the dimension may not protrude more than 1″ in height from the tip surface
Overall Impression – 10 Points
· this design makes an excellent overall impression
· this design is complete and needs no improvement
· this entry is within all rules and guidelines
Judge 3
Complexity – 10 Points
· the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
· the design involves multiple techniques
· the complexity relates to the theme
Workmanship – 10 Points
· the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
· the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
· the theme is well represented
Tip Length – 5 Points
· the tips are graduated in length and size
· the length of tips must be no linger than 2″
· the width may be no wider than 3/4″ if they were 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