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 is within the guidelines of the copyright rules
Color - 10 Points
- the colors enhance the design
- the colors complement each other
Costume - 10 Points
- the costume complements the theme and artwork
- the costume is complete and needs no improvement
- the costume is neat, clean and well-constructed
- the costume is well-constructed according to competitors’ interpretation of theme. Example if the entry is supposed to be messy, sloppy or bloody it should be done well
- the costume is well thought out with extra details added if store bought
- the costume is complete with make-up, body paint or other accessories
Design - 10 Points
- the design enhances the theme
- the design is completely thought out
- the design is within a fantasy realm. Something extraordinary, not simple but fantastical
- the nail art MUST BE attached to the actual nails and not sitting ONLY on a platform
Judge 2
Visual Interest - 10 Points
- the design captures your attention
- the design holds your attention
- the design continues to draw your attention to new details
Balance - 5 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
Overall Impression - 10 Points
- the design makes an excellent overall impression
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
- all competition rules were followed
Presentation - 5 Points
- the entry is presented within the Fantasy Nail Art Guidelines
- the entry makes an excellent presentation
- care was taken to present this entry
- written statement is included and is complete and understandable
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 and clean
Detail - 5 Points
- the detail of design is clean, clear and precise
- the detail is more than adequate for the design
- the detail clarifies the design, adding dimension
Theme - 10 Points
- the theme is obvious and completely developed
- the theme is continued on all 10 nails
- the design enhances the theme