Elizabeth Gray

Damaged nails who? 😏💖💅🏻 @opi #ad #OPIRepairMode #OPINailEnvy #OPIpartner Yup, I’m guilty. I’ve picked off gel polish when I know I’m not supposed to and it’s left my nails a little damaged. 😖 But I don’t just have to wait for the damage to grow out anymore - OPI’s new Repair Mode sinks into the nail plate and helps fix them from the inside out by building new keratin bonds so they should stop peeling and start improving in just *checks box* 6 days??? That’s incredibleeeee, let me know if you end up trying it!

Don’t be jealous, just get some Nail Envy 😙💅🏻🫶 @opi #ad #OPINailEnvy #OPIpartner ~~~~ People don’t believe me when I say this but my nails are NOT super strong - I’m able to keep them long because I try my best to care for them and keep them out of danger. I don’t use them as tools, I push buttons with my knuckle instead of nail, and I don’t ever have them naked because they’re too vulnerable like that and way more prone to breakage. I always have on polish or lacquer because it acts like armor for your nails, and for those times when you need extra strength and support, I use Nail Envy. Not only is it fortified with calcium, it will strengthen your nails over time. Make sure to read the instructions and use as directed while also staying hydrated with cuticle oil:) If you’ve ever struggled to grow your nails out long like I have, try these tips and let me know if it works for you! #naturalnails #nailcommunity #nailcare #nailcareroutine #longnails #almondnails #cuticlecare #beautyhacks

the way the light shines through 😭💙🎨 I’ve never quite done anything like this before, and it’s nothing like my usual style of work with ultra clean lines. But it’s wisteria, not scientifically accurate but more of just the feel of it. And yes, I used wax paper because I couldn’t find a palette. Smooshed and dabs of color mixed and added until it felt right. The paint is thicker in some places and thinner in others for a stained glass effect, and mixed and layered because that’s what I wanted to do. Try something new, engage with curiosity instead of fear. I hope this encourages you to do that too, or at least just do something fun or something for yourself or something just because you want to. 💙🎨 what I used: - [ ] Whatever small round paintbrushes I had laying around from @michaelsstores - [ ] @liquitexofficial Basics Acrulic Fluid (because I already had it) - [ ] Can glasses from Amazon (link in bio) - [ ] Acrylic sealer, gloss finish to make it waterproof (link in bio) #introvert #createeveryday #beinspired #peoplescreative #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #freelanceartist #freelancedesigner #brenebrown #drawthisinyourstyle #painteveryday #smallpainting #wastingpaint #thickpaint #paintingminiatures #passioncolorjoy #workingartist #easycrafts #handcrafting #diygifts #freelancerlifestyle #impasto #impastopainting #elizabethgilbert #canglass #glasspainting

Based on a true story 🤣 unless any clients are watching, then this is mostly a joke 👀 can anyone relate? It’s not that I can’t do the project because I wouldn’t have applied for it if I couldn’t do it, but it’ll be the biggest thing I’ve ever done and there are already so many moving parts and it might legit keep me busy all summer 🤫 but I can’t actually say what it is bc the contract isn’t signed and if I’ve learned anything after freelancing the last few years is that absolutely NOTHING is guaranteed until the contract is signed, no matter what is said. Trust me on that. I’ve wasted both time and money on things that just did not end up working out - and this isn’t to shade anyone either, that’s just how life and project go and sometimes the timing isn’t right and your best ideas don’t work out. It’s ok. It just means that it’s not meant to be right now, not necessarily never. This project is over a year in the making and I can’t wait to show you:) #freelancelife #freelancer #freelanceartist #designhumor #letteringartist #contentcreator #artistsofinstagram #muralist #womenwhodraw #womenwhodesign #arthumor #designboom #artjokes #theeverygirl #workfromhome #murals #muralartist #muralpainting #muralart #muralartists

Don’t tell your nail tech 🤭 but DO come join us for @theworkshopweek because there’s really nothing like it - it’s giving community over competition in the best way 💙✍🏻🎨👩‍🏫 If you’ve ever wanted to be able to do your own nails at home but just have no clue where to start, then this 30 minute real-time workshop/class is for you. And it’s free. You just have to show up next week, June 13th and I’ll walk you through the tools and steps you need to pull off perfect nails - and I’ll answer your questions live afterwards! It’ll be so fun and there are tons of other classes you can take ranging from art and design to crafts and home decor. It’s bonkers and Becca aka @thehappyevercrafter has done an amazing job organizing another online event that brings creatives from all corners of the world together. 💙 Sign up for all the free classes at the link iN mY biooo 👩‍🏫 and if you have questions let me know but aaalll the info you need is available on that website. Use Google to convert it to your time zone and I hope to see you there:) #workshopweek2023 #workshop #workshopweek ##nails #diynails #harryshouse #nailpolishaddict #gelnails #diynailsathome #beautyhacks #gelnails #nailpolishswatch #summernails #springnails #almondnails #longnails #naturalnails #essiepolish

just here for the drama 👀🍵 And to clarify, it didn’t break in the shower, that’s just when I noticed - and I shrieked a little because it broke very low and that hurts! 😅 I hope this is somewhat helpful:) 💖💅🏻 nails #diynails #harryshouse #nailpolishaddict #brokennail #diynailsathome #beautyhacks #gelnails #apres #nailpolishswatch #nailpolishreview #summernails #springnails #blacknails #almondnails #longnails #naturalnails #fixanail #naturalnails

i’M ✨cRafTy✨ and… haven’t painted any new murals lately so here are some of the ones y’all liked the most 🫶🎨 #painting #murals #muralist #womenwhopaint #muralsofinstagram #painters #crafty #nurseryinspo #lynchburgva #lyh

please don’t be mad 😥 Celebrity products can really be hit or miss - I don’t know what I expected but I didn’t expect to enjoy it this much. Was I influenced by @nailartbysig ? absolutely:) Doing these nails reminded me of how much I love black polish, and this one didn’t stain my skin which was so nice. The blue flash in the black was hard to capture on camera so I added Pearly tops, which was the topper included with this set and that really brought it out. If pearl finish nails aren’t your vibe, then you should probably skip this collection but my first impressions are that the brand is good and I’ll try more of their colors/finished if you want me to. :) Mmmm is this my best work yet? #nails #diynails #harryshouse #nailpolishaddict #gelnails #pleasingnailpolish #harrystylesnews #hshq #loveontour #diynailsathome #beautyhacks @hshq #harrystyles #pleasing #gelnails #apres #nailpolishswatch #nailpolishreview #summernails #springnails #blacknails #almondnails #longnails #naturalnails

🐸🎬✍🏻 The update y’all asked for - I’m so excited to share more pages as requested by you AND I am working with my publisher to hopefully have this available as a digital coloring book as well as a physical one. The new release date is 8.22.2023, and it will be available in lots of stores as well as online, whether you’re stateside or an international bestie. 🌿🫶 Preorder here at the link in bio: https://www.thegraytergood.net/good-things-grow-here 🆓 Also - once the coloring book is done/submitted for printing, I will start working on additional free coloring pages that will be available for everyone who preorders - sign up for those on my website too! * The free pages will be different than the ones already in the coloring book * I will go through the comment sections and choose random ideas submitted by you as concepts / inspo for the coloring pages, so let me know what you want to see and it just might happen! As always let me know if you have any questions and I hope you love this greenhouse page:) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🛒 What I’m using in the video: 📱iPad: https://amzn.to/3kZ9Pl8 - I have the iPad Pro 2022 version but 🤳 iPad case: https://amzn.to/3XTFMcR - this is one of the best iPad cases for artists, with the adjustable height. I know it’s a pricier one but it’s sturdy and this has lasted me over 3 years, still looks brand new. ✍🏻 Apple Pencil: https://amzn.to/3Ju7Y1F 🎨 Pencil cover - choose “Allen Key”: https://pstypelab.com/apple-pencil-wraps 👩🏼‍💻 Drawing app: https://procreate.com 🖌️ Brushes: https://coachscottyrussell.com/shop/p/digital-ink-brush-set #coloringbook #coloring #coloringbookadult #artist #artideas #ipadpro #greenhouse #artists #artistsofinstagram #viralart #ipadpro #whatsonmyipad #ipadcase #procreate #digitalart

wait, what??? I can’t believe it actually worked - but the @oliveandjune nail polish remover pot is great and I can definitely recommend it. And I was wearing double base coat, two-three coats of polish, and two coats of top coat to boot - color me impressed:) 💖 I am usually so messy when I remove nail polish but this made it so easy I’m kinda mad 🤣 base pink shade: Chiffon by @cirquecolors blue shade: don’t burst my bubble by @essie drip ring: by @mariejunejewelry (code thegraytergood to save $) #nailpolishlover #oliveandjune #nontoxicliving #diynails #nailartist #essie #bluenails #summernails

dear fellow creatives 📝 I’m so glad to be here and I hope you are too:) It’s been so hard to be creative for the past few years but I’m trying to keep looking for the joy and for the fun and if I can encourage you to do the same, then let’s hang out in this corner of the internet. I don’t have all the answers but I’ll do my best to answer your questions. I don’t always know what I’m doing but we can learn together as we go, taking steps of all different sizes and resting often instead of quitting (which I’m tempted to do every other week, if I’m being truthful). But the truth is I don’t know what I’d be without you, without the “us” that exists in this digital but oh-so real space and I’m so thankful that this version of you and me exists, right here, right now. Even when it’s hard, even when life is unsure, even when things don’t turn out the way we thought they might or even the way we hoped they didn’t - we persist. We make because we have to, we use our hands because there’s something inside of us burning to get out even if we don’t have a name for it, even if we don’t feel like we’ve made enough things to find our style, even if it’s not very good yet, it’s just…something. You made something that didn’t exist before today, and that’s so, so special. I hope you know that, and if not, I’ll be here to remind you. 💙 - your artsy internet bestie #ramble #muralpainting #womenwhopaint #nurseryinspo #womenwhodraw #muralist #freelanceartist

*edit* WHY did IG remove my audio 😭😭😭 how to make nail art stickers in 1 minute 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 These Taylor Swift album themed nails I did for the ATL Eras Tour are getting a ton of love so I thought I’d share a tutorial for how I made them - everything is linked in my bio in case you don’t have chrome or just want some good gel polish basics. Tag me if you recreate the these for @taylorswift / #TheErasTour or try this technique out, it took a lot of trial and error to figure out but I feel like I finally got it down:) 👉🏻 Step 1: Start with a layer of peel off base coat and let that dry. You don’t have to use a swatch wheel:) 👉🏻 Step 2: A layer of gel topcoat, this will act as a base coat and I’m using a matte topcoat which will make sense in a second. Cure that and then… 👉🏻 Step 3. Paint whatever design you want in (mine where Taylor swift album / emoji themed) but if you want them to be chrome like these then use a thin layer of black gel, cure it, and then immediately rub in the chrome powder. Chrome won’t stick very well to matte which is why we used that as a base. You can add some small gel details on top of the chrome for dimension and if you do, make sure you cure that before the last step. 👉🏻 Step 4: Which is a nice thick coat of glossy topcoat , IYKYK. Cure that and then you can finally and carefully peel it off your surface. Cut it out but it doesn’t have to be perfect. Use a little bit of glue to secure it, press it firmly so it applies flat, and then apply a generous amount of topcoat. And now you can’t tell it’s a decal! #nails #diynails #taylorswift #theerastour #taylorsversion #gelnails #swifttok #chromenails #theerastouratlanta #diynailsathome #beautyhacks @taylornation #swifties #swiftie #gelnails #apres #tstheerastour #atlantatstheerastour #naildesign #naildecals #nailarttutorial #nailtutorials #nailtutorial