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Three Muses Challenge - Outside the Frame (Birds)

2012-02-15T06:51:00.000+08:00

The ballet dancer is from E.vint.com - coloured, overpainted with added tulle and sparkle. Elements by Createwings Designs.

Take a Word Challenge - ATC (Old fashioned)

2012-02-13T06:59:00.000+08:00

This collage was created in an ATC template which has been enlarged on the blog page.

The beautiful images are from Art Creations Friday which sadly no longer exists. They were softly coloured.

The background paper is by Lorie Davison and the word overlays and frame are by Lauren Bavin.

Three Muses Challenge - Torso Template

2012-02-08T09:32:00.000+08:00

I couldn't resist creating two completely different takes on the torso challenge.
In the first black and white piece I used a template recommended by Ann (Taluula) and filled it with doodles (by SherrieJD at Scrapbookgraphics) and adding a face by me. Mask, ribbons and beads by Irene Alexeeva at Scraporchard. The second template was Googled and filled with our Mona (who really gets around) and overlays by Berna Datema (SBG).

Take a Word Challenge - Coffee

2012-02-06T06:36:00.000+08:00

I enjoy a cup of coffee occasionally but have to admit that my first drink of choice is tea! The two ladies come Flickr-free-to-use images. The posters are from Google Images.

Three Muses Challenge - Musical Instruments

2012-02-01T05:44:00.000+08:00

Who said silliness and musical instruments don't go together?

I used two images from Graphics Fairy, altered and added to. The double bass was Googled, the floor was made from an Irene Alexeeva background and the music has been in my stash for a long time.

Take a Word Challenge - Regal

2012-01-30T07:50:00.000+08:00

My own work except for the outer, dark blue dress and shoes (dress by Alexeeva and shoes (altered) by Lisa Whitney

Sunday Postcard Art - As Time Goes By

2012-01-29T06:27:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Donna and Mandy for inviting me to be guest host this week. The lady (altered and coloured) is from E-vint.com, the pages are by Irene Alexeeva. Everything else (two clocks, background and wall stsrip) are Kubivet freebies. (Kubivet has not added to her collection since 2009 and I am not sure if it is possible to download from her old website).

Three Muses Challenge - Oo La La!

2012-01-25T07:03:00.000+08:00

Fashionable French Femmes from SherriJD, some ephemera from Kubivet freebies and other bits and pieces from my own stash.

Collage Obsession - Jumbo Goes Bollywood

2012-01-23T10:44:00.001+08:00

Thanks for the challenge. I took the top picture of elephant and collaged him within an inch of his life using Bollywood papers by Berna Datema (Scrapbookgraphics).

Take a Word Challenge - Moos

2012-01-23T06:34:00.000+08:00

I have included a selection of Moos from my own collection to give New to the Moo participants ideas on designing for a small template. Have fun!!

Three Muses Challenge - Altered Animals

2012-01-18T06:36:00.000+08:00

I know, I know! This picture makes no sense but I love going off on flights of fancy once in a while as did Bertie Blackbird who fancied himself as a suave man about town. (I hope he qualifies as an animal).
The face is a Flickr free to use image, the blackbird was Googled and other background pieces come from Christina Renee and Lorie Davison.

Collage Obsession - Dance

2012-01-16T15:50:00.000+08:00

The ballerina (coloured) is from E.vint.com. The background and some of the sparkles are from Lorie Davison and the tulle and top sparkles from Irene Alexeeva.

Take a Word Challenge - Fish!

2012-01-16T05:56:00.000+08:00

Quite a few years ago, my great friend, Bev, introduced me to the idea of digital art. Neither of us really knew what we were doing. We didn't know how to access ephemera and elements and I don't think Google Images existed. We were forced to create pictures using our wits and cunning. Cutting and pasting became our best friends. As with the lady above, we found that, yes, we could build an image with a face, one fish and a picture of old boots (as above). It was a great apprenticeship and we are still using our old skills today. Thankyou, Bev. We often felt like giving up but somehow we dragged each other into the 21st century!!
So, credit for the background goes to Lorie Davison. The face was drawn by me and the lady is dressed in cutouts from one tropical fish. The boots were Googled.

Sunday Postcard Art - Violets

2012-01-15T06:13:00.000+08:00

"Sweet Vi-oh-lets" is an old song with play-on-word lyrics that are very funny. It was originally sung by Dinah Shore. I have included the chorus only because the song goes on forever. A real moldy oldy.
The lady covered all over in violets is my own creation. The violets and background were Googled.

The Three Muses Challenge - Maps

2012-01-11T06:57:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Bev for a great challenge. The background and motor cycle are by Lorie Davison and the faces are from the Graphics Fairy with lots of overpainting and altering.

Take a Word Challenge - Nature

2012-01-09T08:08:00.000+08:00

Communing with nature isn't always a comfortable pastime!!

The lady is a sum of her parts - head (altered) from Suzee Que at Flickr, body and swing by Kubivet freebies, dress made from flowers by Lorie Davison with some overpainting by me. The background picture is by Lorie Davison and the insects and frog by JenU Designs.

Sunday Postcard Art - Swirly and Curly

2012-01-08T08:43:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Mandy and Donna for a challenge that allows a person to be silly!! This is all my own work, thanks to a couple of great software packages - ArtRage and Digital Image Pro.

The Three Muses Challenge - Song Lyric

2012-01-04T06:36:00.000+08:00

The lady is my own creation, painted digitally in ArtRage. The dried roses are by Trish Jones and other bits and pieces by Lorie Davison (Scrapbookgraphics) and Irene Alexeeva.

Take a Word Challenge - New Year

2012-01-02T06:27:00.000+08:00

A happy New Year to all!! We see challenges come and go, perhaps because of lack of support or the weariness of those who run them. We are so fortunate at Take a Word and also at the Three Muses that we have such wonderful, supportive and talented members who keep us going with renewed energy each week. A BIG THANKYOU!!
The background to my picture is by Lorie Davison (Scrapbookgraphics). The lady balloonist (altered) is from Graphics Fairy. I can't remember where I found the little girl.

The Three Muses Challenge - What makes ME tick?

2011-12-28T16:25:00.000+08:00

I think we could all apply this great quote by James Thurber to our own lives. What makes me tick? Now that would be telling!!

I hasten to say the lady in the picture isn't me at any time of my life (I wish). She is an amalgam of a face from a Suzee Que Flickr free to use image (coloured and altered) and a body from a Kubivet freebie.

Take a Word Challenge - PRINT

2011-12-26T05:41:00.001+08:00

Well, Sadie is certainly in print if not in the news!! Sadie's head was originally a photo of a silent movie star on Google. Her body is made from a template created by Maya at Scrapbookgraphics. The backgrounds are also by Maya.

The Three Muses Challenge - Angels

2011-12-21T08:07:00.002+08:00

My angel isn't traditional but I had fun creating her. I painted the face and cut her clothes and wings from papers by Createwings Designs (The super-talented designer, Dawn van der Stoep who can be found at After Five Designs). The boots were Googled. The word art, heart, ribbon, bird and background paper are also by Createwings Designs.

Take a Word Challenge - Sepia

2011-12-19T05:59:00.000+08:00

My collage includes images from the Graphics Fairy, hearts by SherrieJD and other bits and pieces of ephemera either Googled or having been stored in my "stash" for a long time.

The Three Muses Challenge - Tis the Season

2011-12-14T05:44:00.000+08:00

For me, 'tis the season to be hot and bothered!! It's summertime in Australia and in my part of the it we can expect endless heatwaves. The background photo is my own. I live within walking distance of the beach and one of the advantages of living close to the sea is the occasional sea breeze which cools things down for a while. The bathing beauty was Googled. Christmas greetings!!

Take a Word Challenge - Joy

2011-12-12T05:40:00.000+08:00

I think the big smile says it all - JOY!! This is a photo of my youngest granddaughter here aged twelve months. She's four now. I painted her new clothes (and hat) and also the background. The rose was Googled. (Roses are in full bloom at this time of year).
Christmas in Australia is unique. The weather is usually very hot and dry. It is necessary to wear light clothing - on small children not much at all. Some people still cling to the old customs but, increasingly, others choose to picnic on the river banks or go to the beach. Barbecues are very popular.
I wish everyone a joyful season!

The Three Muses Challenge - ODD

2011-12-07T08:01:00.000+08:00

The very odd lady is my own creation. Background papers and other bits and pieces by Lauren Bavin.

Take a Word Challenge - Numbers

2011-12-05T05:59:00.000+08:00

I made the background and spotted box. The beautiful image is a freebie from Ali Mayes. Daisies by Lorie Davison and clock, background papers and medallion by Createwing Designs.

Sunday Postcard Art - Christmas Fairy

2011-12-04T06:12:00.000+08:00

My Christmas fairy started as a vintage photo from E-vint.com. I gave her a new Christmas costume and tinsel (painted in ArtRage). The background and paper for wings are from Pink Lotty Designs at Deviantscrap

Three Muses Challenge - Steampunk

2011-11-30T05:53:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Bev for some Steampunkerie. Poor Stanley likes to keep up with the current fads but he has no clue what steampunk really means (and he isn't the only one!)
Stanley is a freebie from Terri Kahrs (altered). Thankyou Terri. Steampunk stash items from Marta van Eck at Deviantscraps.

Take a Word - Blue

2011-11-28T06:27:00.000+08:00

OK, I admit it - my favourite colour is blue. The blue lady is actually a stone angel in a cemetery. All other bits and pieces (backgrounds, stitching and overlays) are by Berna Datema at Scrapbookgraphics. The lines are from a great old song.

The Three Muses Challenge - That's Entertainment

2011-11-23T07:07:00.000+08:00

I have included two samples this week. The above picture includes painting and daisies by me and background (including word overlay) from Createwing Designs.

The very busy collage below was created using Googled bits and pieces.

Take a Word Challenge - UMBRELLA

2011-11-21T07:01:00.000+08:00

This week our theme is UMBRELLA and I have created this piece from a combination of two images and a lot of overpainting and colouring. The face is from E.Vint.com (altered and coloured). The original image was Googled and it has been overpainted and altered greatly. Clothes and boots are new.

The bubble brush on the umbrella is from Katie Pertiet at Designer Digitals and the crystal rain is from Jofia Defoe.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Numbers

2011-11-20T22:29:00.000+08:00

My own background, dried roses by Trish Jones and Googled image (coloured).

Sunday Postcard Art - Framed!

2011-11-20T10:12:00.000+08:00

Thanks for the great challenge this week! The young escapist is made from Googled bits and pieces with colouring and overpainting. The frame is by Irene Alexeeva.

Three Muses Challenge - Mail Art

2011-11-16T06:06:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Ann for the mail art challenge, always a pleasure to take part in. The image (coloured) is from E-vint.com. Background and elemenets Lauren Bavin.

Take a Word - Moonstruck

2011-11-14T06:37:00.000+08:00

Background and some elements by Creativewing Designs, face by me, dress made from flower petals, original image an E-vint-com collage picture.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Roses

2011-11-13T17:31:00.001+08:00

Thanks to Kris for a great challenge and gorgeous sample picture. I used my own photo of a deep red rose for the hat and embellishments. Background bits and pieces by Irene Alexeeva and Kubivet. Image from E-vint.com

Three Muses Challenge - Window- Looking Out? Looking In?

2011-11-09T06:24:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Bev for a great challenge. I love windows as a theme. The image (coloured and altered) is from a collage sheet from E-vint.com. Background paper by Lorie Davison, grapes and light overlay from Lauren Bavin. The stained glass window was Googled.

Take a Word Challenge - Sewing

2011-11-07T06:21:00.000+08:00

For some reason I thought of the old fairy story about the shoemaker and the elves where the overworked shoemaker went to sleep and woke to find that the elves had completed his work. Wouldn't it be nice to have a sewing fairy to do the same thing?
My fairy is from a collage sheet by E-vint.com (altered and coloured). Sewing essentials are from JenU Designs.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Green

2011-11-06T22:38:00.001+08:00

The image (coloured and altered) is from a collage sheet by E-vint.com, embellishments by Ztampf, hat by Kubivet and overlay by Creativewing Designs.

Three Muses Challenge - Vintage collage/memories

2011-11-02T06:12:00.000+08:00

The idea for my collage came from looking through old newspaper pages and seeing the outrageous claims made in advertisements in "the good old days". I am old enough to have memories of newspaper ads claiming miracle cures for this and that. Thank goodness nowadays there has to be (or should be) truth in advertising. I'm sure some slippery customers manage to get around the rules.
The image is a Flickr-free-to-use photo and the old newspaper clippings are from Jen U Designs.

Take a Word Challenge - TIME

2011-10-31T06:46:00.000+08:00

The image (coloured) is from E-Vint.com, the clock from Kubivet freebies and the background and clouds from Irene Alexeeva.

The Muses Challenge - Wings

2011-10-26T06:29:00.000+08:00

All my own work except for the scattering of flowers which comes from my ArtRage painting software.

Take a Word #51 - Black and White

2011-10-24T07:15:00.000+08:00

Hermione is my own creation (I know how she feels). Edging by Kate Pertiet. Other actions from ArtRage softwear.

The Three Muses Challenge - Circles and Squares

2011-10-23T13:02:00.000+08:00

I'm late with my circles and squares. I made a pattern with circles and squares starting with nine squares of solid colour and overlaying them with semi transparent squares and circles. I then applied a sphere action to the pattern, distorting it into a circle.

Gothic Arch - Blue

2011-10-23T09:23:00.000+08:00

The beautiful image is from a magazine cover (Flickr free-to-use). The background is by Irene Alexeeva and the butterfly was Googled.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Classic Literature

2011-10-18T11:29:00.001+08:00

Thanks to Kris for the great challenge. My arch is made entirely of Google Images.

Collage Obsession - Winter Circus, every night at 8 o'clock.

2011-10-17T11:25:00.000+08:00

For my friend Sherry I have used EVERY sample picture in her challenge. The clown becomes Napoleon, the zebra has a new (strongman's) head, the "professor" has a new body (also from the strongman), one of the Geisha ladies has a new face (black and white altered), and the other Geisha has a new body (the ostrich). A lot of overpainting and cutting and pasting (digitally).
Banner and circus notices are from Tangie Baxter at SBG.

Take a Word Challenge #51 - Childhood

2011-10-17T07:49:00.000+08:00

The little girl is from Art Creations Friday and other bits and pieces by Create Wings Designs and Catherine Designs at After Five Designs.

Three Muses Challenge - HOME SWEET HOME

2011-10-12T06:39:00.000+08:00

The lady was drawn by me. Paper used in dress from Irene Alexeeva. House and other bits and pieces also by Irene Alexeeva.

Take a Word #50 - Blackbird

2011-10-09T22:58:00.000+08:00

Here is a little known fact about Edgar Allan Poe. He was intrigued by blackbirds and he decided to keep a pair in his home. Unfortunately, they were prolific breeders and soon he found himself overtaken and his house was full of squawking birds!
All items Googled.

The Three Muses Challenge - Bottles and Jars

2011-10-05T06:10:00.000+08:00

The face and arms are from Flickr-free-to-use images, bodies by me. Seat and net Googled. Frame Scrapbookgraphics Studio Girls. Background by Fiddlette at Catscraps and words filched from "Catch a falling star".

Gothic Arch Challenge - Pumpkins

2011-10-04T08:50:00.000+08:00

The main image is a Flickr free to use picture, coloured and altered. Pumpkin, bird, bats and background by Irene Alexeeva.

Collage Obsession - Sepia to Pastel

2011-10-03T22:31:00.000+08:00

Sepia photo provided by Collage Obsession Challenge. Coloured and altered. Balloon by Irene Alexeeva.

Take a Word #49 - Walls

2011-10-03T06:48:00.000+08:00

The wall is from a software package I have installed as a plug-in in Photoshop Elements. The angel is from the Graphics Fairy and overlay by Berna Datema at Scrapbrookgraphics. It is possible to find beauty in old walls!

The Three Muses Challenge - MOON

2011-09-28T06:44:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Ann for the challenge. The first thing that came into my mind was Van Morrison's song "Moondance" and then I was up and running. The ballerina is from a collection by E-vint.com (coloured and altered). The background, moon and stars are by Lorie Davison at Scrapbookgraphics.

Take a Word #48 - ALBUM

2011-09-26T07:09:00.000+08:00

I chose to add coloring to my vintage photos from family albums. These are images of my father at 4, 21 and 100. Part of the background is by Ztampf of SBG and the aged album cover is by Lorie Davison also of SBG.

Gothic Arch Challenge - Autumn

2011-09-25T10:43:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Kris for the great challenge. The image is from the late Suzee Que at Flickr. Other bits and pieces from Rosey Posey at Scrapbookgraphics.

Sunday Postcard Art - Autumn (Wardrobe Malfunction)

2011-09-25T08:36:00.000+08:00

Jeannette Jaxon loved autumn and every year she joined in the Autumn Festival street parade wearing one of her unique costumes. In 2010 she designed a dress made from beautifully coloured autumn leaves. Unfortunately, it was a windy day and her autumn leaves did what autumn leaves do and they started to fall, leaving Jeannette in a state of acute embarrassment. She will never forget the wardrobe malfunction that ruined her autumn in 2010. A true story.

Jeannette is an Ozstuffe Original, the leaves are from Kubivet freebies and the background pieces are by Rosey Posey at SBG. The words used are from an old song called, strangely enough, "Autumn Leaves".

The Three Muses Challenge - Doors

2011-09-21T06:21:00.000+08:00

Yes, this is my (in)famous Uncle Paul (by marriage) who features regularly in my artwork. The fact that his poor little wife, Julia, is standing while he is seated sums up their marriage. (She was my mother's sister).
The photograph of church door was Googled, the photo of the bridal couple is from my family album. Layers by Rosey Posey (SBG) and Vera Lim were added.

Gothic Arch Challenge - The Last Rose of Summer

2011-09-19T13:47:00.000+08:00

I used bits and pieces I have had on my computer for a long time so I don't have credits for the image or the arch. The dried roses are by Trish Jones and the words are from the song "The Last Rose of Summer" by Thomas More.
This is a new challenge hosted by Kris Dickinson at http://nostalgiccollage.blogspot.com - If you like a challenge, join in and make it a success! We need all the challenges we can get having lost so many great ones over the past few months.

Take a Word #47 - MALE (His Own Greatest Fan)

2011-09-19T07:03:00.000+08:00

This week, at another of our challenges (Digitalmania at Flickr), we are taking inspiration from the modern surrealist artist, Vladimir Kush. It occurred to me that one of the pictures I have created for that challenge fits nicely into "Take a Word" and MALE. As usual my choice of life partner causes me to vent a tad!!
The male in the picture is actually my Uncle Paul (by marriage) who regularly features in my artwork. He probably won't be recognised as I have given him a makover - new hair style, new moustache and some makeup. The grand piano was Googled, the "flying carpet" is by Alexeeva (a checkered pattern which has been distorted) and the butterfly by Lorie Davison.

The Three Muses Challenge - Autumn

2011-09-14T06:13:00.000+08:00

Tee hee! I decided on collage style for my sample picture and the problem with collage is that it is difficult to get started and difficult to know when to stop so you are lucky the kitchen sink isn't on show here. The "autumn goddess" is my own creation. I painted the face in ArtRage and cut her clothes from background papers. Other elements are from Rosey Posey and Tangie Baxter both of Scrapbookgraphics.

Take a Word #46 - MUSIC

2011-09-12T06:29:00.000+08:00

The young girl musician is from a collage sheet by E-Vint.com. Background Rosey Posey at SBG.

Three Muses Challenge - Words

2011-09-07T08:19:00.000+08:00

I'm not sure if the lady is appropriately dressed for a game of hockey. Perhaps she plans to use it on hubby!! The beautiful image is a Flickr free-to-use. Background and elements by Lauren Bavin.

Take Word Challenge #45 - Butterflies

2011-09-05T06:30:00.000+08:00

Thanks to June for hosting our Butterflies challenge this week!

My butterfly lady is made from two E.Vint.com images (altered and overpainted) and a Googled butterfly. The background paper is by Irene Alexeeva and the two edging overlays are by Vera Lim. Words from a Dolly Parton song.

Three Muses Challenge - Newsprint

2011-08-30T22:57:00.000+08:00

Newsprint doorway by Maya at Scrapbookgraphics, vintage newspaper ad from Jenu Designs, Top hat and cane and image of fashionable man from Google Images.

Take a Word #44 - TIME

2011-08-28T21:42:00.000+08:00

I painted the face and cut the body from background papers by Sausan. The tumbling squares and background also by Sausan. Clock by Lorie Davison at SBG. Thanks to Sherry for a great challenge.

The Three Muses Challenge - WINDOWS

2011-08-24T06:35:00.000+08:00

This week's theme at the Three Muses is WINDOWS. The "princess" is my own creation, her collaged gown made from background papers by Phuong Ton at SBG. The window and brickwork are by Lauren Bavin and other background material is by Phuong Ton.

Take a Word Challenge #43 - OLD-FASHIONED

2011-08-22T05:07:00.000+08:00

This is my entry for Take a Word's challenge "Old Fashioned). The image is a freebie from the lovely ladies of Art Creations Friday, a challenge which is sadly no longer in existence. The backgrounds are by Lotta and SussieM.

The Three Muses Challenge - Hats

2011-08-17T06:42:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Ann for the challenge. The image comes from E-vint.Com collage sheets. It has been coloured and altered. I could only include a small number of translations for the word "hat" due to space available and languages which have different alphabets. The hat is made from my own photo of a deep red rose which I cut out and edged in gold.

Take a Word Challenge #42 - Celestial

2011-08-15T07:00:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Deann for a great challenge. I took a grainy black and white image from an E-Vint.com collage sheet and coloured and overpainted it. The lamp and "hair" are by Lorie Davison. The stars are courtesy of my software. Painting done in ArtRage.

The Three Muses Challenge - Maps

2011-08-09T21:43:00.000+08:00

For some reason, when I started thinking about maps, I couldn't get the old song "Is this the way to Amarillo" out of my head so then it was easy to find a map of Texas and to bring my trusty winged courier out of his mothballs. The Sweet Marie mentioned on the envelope does not refer to me. For those who are too young to remember the song, Sweet Marie was always waiting for him. Sha la sha la, la la la!!

Take a Word #41 - FACES

2011-08-08T06:26:00.000+08:00

As you can see, I have chosen two famous faces and superimposed them into two Evint.Com vintage ladies. I used four different software programs to achieve the results. The rose on Frida's hair is my own photo. I cut out the flower and edged it in gold which is more obvious when enlarged. The background is by Createwing Designs.

The Three Muses Challenge - Angelic

2011-08-03T07:05:00.000+08:00

My "hybrid" angel was drawn by me and filled in with sheet music and some gold over-painting. The angel crown was also drawn by me in ArtRage. The face is a Flickr-free-to-use image and the wings and violin are by Irene Alexeeva. Hair is a photostroke action in Microsoft Digital Image software (now sadly defunct). Text and brushes in background by Rosey Posey at Scrapbookgraphics. (Apologies for bow being around the wrong way).

Take a Word #40 - SONG - "Vincent" (Starry, starry night)

2011-08-01T06:45:00.000+08:00

This is my favourite song because of its beautiful lyrics - "Vincent" by Don McLean.
I painted my version of "Starry, starry night" in ArtRage and added an old cityscape by Christina Renee.

Three Muses Challenge - I've been Zettied

2011-07-27T07:56:00.000+08:00

This piece is made of bits and pieces I have collected over the years. The face is a Suzee Que Flickr free to use (altered) and some of the elements come from Fiddlette and Lauren Bavin.

Take a Word Challenge #39 - SEPIA

2011-07-25T06:55:00.000+08:00

The image is from Art Creations Friday which sadly no longer exists. The background is from Maya at Scrapbook Graphics.

Sunday Postcard Challenge - Squares

2011-07-24T09:58:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Donna and Mandy for the challenge. It gave me the chance to bring out the alphabet "stencil" that I made many moons ago. The image (altered) is from Art Creations Friday and the background by Phuongton at SBG.

Three Muses Challenge - Oriental - Patchwork Princess

2011-07-20T07:36:00.000+08:00

This is the picture Ozstuff built! I found an oriental shop mannequin so I used the face. The jacket was cut from a Googled picture of oriental fabric. The skirt, background papers and elements are by Ztampf. Hands by Fiddlette.

52 Starlets Challenge - Veronica Lake

2011-07-18T22:56:00.000+08:00

I am an old movie tragic so, of course, I have seen Veronica Lake on film. Her face was Googled and all the other bits and pieces, including the fabulous gold gown, are by Irene Alexeeva at Scraporchard.

Take a Word Challenge #38 - Flight

2011-07-18T06:35:00.000+08:00

My oldest granddaughter had her 13th birthday in May and I made this card for her. It fits in to this week's challenge. The background is by Lorie Davison as are the arms and hands. The rest was painted by me.

The Three Muses Challenge/52 Starlets Challenge - "I've been steampunked"

2011-07-13T07:37:00.000+08:00

I chose Greta Garbo as my subject for steampunking. She was originally a three-quarter black and white portrait. I added colour, lengthened and overpainted her pants and found a great pair of vintage boots on Google. The background and some bits and pieces are by Lauren Bavin and other elements by Ztampf.

Take a Word Challenge #37 - Weddings

2011-07-11T07:28:00.000+08:00

Yes, I admit I have a very jaundiced view of marriage! My forlorn bride was originally a bathing beauty by Kubivet (free to use image). I have altered it by overpainting the bridal wear (tulle, courtesy of Irene Alexeeva). The stool was Googled. The lyrics are from a very old music hall song much older than I but they somehow appeal to me in a warped sort of way.

The Three Muses Challenge - The Roaring Twenties

2011-07-06T07:48:00.000+08:00

My "flapper" girl was painted by me in ArtRage (digital painting software). Note the fur coat, courtesy of ArtRage fur brushes. Hands and background by Irene Alexeeva. I made digital stamps/brushes from Googled sketches of twenties fashion.

Take a Word Challenge #36 - Stars and Stripes

2011-07-04T07:24:00.000+08:00

Happy Fourth of July to all our American friends!!The face and hands of the image are from a Flickr-free-to-use photo from the late Suzee Que. Her costume was made by me cutting shapes from background papers. "Pleated" flag in lower right hand corner was Googled. Background paper, frame and elements are by Ztampf and Rosey Posey both from Scrapbookgraphics.

The Three Muses Challenge - Stairs

2011-06-29T08:51:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Bev for a thoughtful challenge. Background Lorie Davison, stairs Lauren Bavin and digital brush of woman from 500ml

Take a Word #35 - Beach

2011-06-27T06:32:00.000+08:00

The image of woman in boat (altered) is from a collection from Tradebit. Everything else Googled.

Sunday Postcard Art - Gnomes

2011-06-25T23:11:00.000+08:00

This is a true story. Everyone has heard of Nome, Alaska, but has anyone heard of GNOME, Alaska? Gnome is the heartland of Gnomerie. The largest collection of gnomes in one place live in Gnome. In fact, Gnome is the absolute centre of the Gnome universe. We mere mortals suffer from homesickness when away from family and friends. Gnomes suffer from GNOMESICKNESS. Need I go on. Let's hear it for the Gnomes.
My gnome was formerly of the garden variety but I have altered him somewhat. He came to me through the Land of Google. Other bits and pieces are from Dawn Inskip.

Three Muses Challenge - Whimsical, Quirky, Humorous!

2011-06-22T06:06:00.000+08:00

Anyone who knows me will recognize the fish! Yes, it is my original metallic painted green fish which has been hued and saturated in spite of his protestations. The background and young lady's costume painted by me. Bubbles come from computer software and the image is by Kubivet (altered).

52 Starlets - Greer Garson

2011-06-20T14:10:00.000+08:00

Greer Garson was ageless and a beautiful, remarkable actress. One of my favourites. Her picture here was Googled. Her gown, background and archay are from Irene Alexeeva. Old camera by Kubivet.

Take a Word Challenge #34 - Fantasy

2011-06-20T06:18:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Leila for a great challenge this week. The image is a Flickr-free-to use, greatly altered. Background by Irene Alexeeva (also altered). Other elements by Lauren Bavin.

Sunday Postcard Art - Vintage Men!

2011-06-19T08:04:00.000+08:00

There's life in the old boy yet! Image from Terri Kahrs at Pringle Hill Studio (thankyou Terri). Body painted in by me. Background and booze bottle by Lorie Davison.

52 Starlets Challenge - Ruby Keeler

2011-06-15T09:35:00.000+08:00

Everything Googled. Ruby's face enlarged and coloured from pale black and white.

Three Muses Challenge - Paris!

2011-06-15T06:32:00.000+08:00

I was a bit lost in Paris and finally decided to create a bright poster. The image and stamp were Googled - everything else by me.

Take a Word Challenge #33 - Insects

2011-06-13T08:20:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Willy for suggesting "insects" for this week's Take a Word theme. The Queen Bee's face is from an E-vint collage sheet. Body, sunflowers and hive painted by me. Everything else was found on Google Images.

SPA - Me!

2011-06-12T06:25:00.000+08:00

All my own work. You never know ..... one day a masterpiece? (and a live ham just flew by).

Three Muses Challenge - Birds

2011-06-08T00:04:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Bev for a great challenge. I painted this digitally using the ArtRage software program. As you can see, it is possible to achieve a textured look using thick oil brushes and palette knife.

52 Starlets Challenge - Doris Day

2011-06-07T10:21:00.000+08:00

Thanks to AJ for another great challenge. Not only did Doris keep her swimsuit dry, she didn't even take her stockings off.
Doris image Googled and slightly altered, bathing beauty without head Tangie Baxter, background papers and cloud by Fiddlette. Waves and bubbles by Ruth Davis at E-Scape and Scrap.

Take a Word Challenge - Stars

2011-06-06T06:57:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Samantha for this week's theme and inspirational sample picture. The starry-eyed lady is from E-vint Collages, starry frame by Julie Mead and other brushes from software actions.