Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Three Muses Challenge - "OH, MAN!"

I think the style here is collages upon collages. Yes, I got carried away! I began by separately collaging each man, starting with a head and then using bits and pieces (and some drawing) to create the bodies. Then I began to see them as lonely pioneers, all dressed up in their Sunday best, perhaps waiting for the mail order bride train (or coach) to arrive. The men's heads come from a collage sheet by Land of Nod at Flickr. The clothes were cut from papers by Irene Alexeeva at Scraporchard. The background ephemera is from Paula Kettering at Scrapartist.

40 comments:

  1. So hard to choose, Marie!!! Ha, ha, what a giggle, but so excellently created!! (Wonder what the scissors are for??)

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  2. I love it Marie! So much awesome detail in the clothes you created for them. Lovely job Sweetie! Love, Jamie

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  3. I love the whimsy, and all of the detail--very fun!!

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  4. Oh man...I mean...great, greater, greatest...which one do I choose? LynnF

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  5. Man oH man! What a mottley crew!!! Love it, Marie! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  6. It's hard to pick one...I see their mail order brides are arriving. hmmmm

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  7. You just never cease to amaze me! I can't imagine how long it took to wardrobe these guys, but you did your usual masterful job. Standing ovation from Indiana, and you should hear the applause all the way to Oz!

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  8. Terrific, Marie,,,but so much work. They look like they are heading off to Oxford! Is this an indication that you can't make up your mind when it comes to guys? :)) What fun!

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  9. Oh wow what for fantastic men´s.
    Looks great. Brilliant work Marie.

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  10. Your gents all look very dapper, I'm sure their "brides" were not disappointed! ;)
    Your artwork is fabulous as always and the stories you weave to go with your collages really adds a lot!
    oxo

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  11. Oh, if only there was a line for finding that life partner, lol. (Although I no longer need to stand in it!) Beautifully creative, love the image!

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  12. fantastic piece Marie, hard to choose. I think i 'll stick with my HB.

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  13. Fantastic piece! Thank you for visiting my blog and pointing me to the music of los tres caballeros. Never heard of them. I added a link to a Youtube video of one of their songs to my blog.

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  14. Oh I'll have the one in red checks I've never been able to resist red. Hilarious take Miss Marie.

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  15. Ha-ha, if it were that so simple? To find the right partner so easy? Another fantastic creation from a fabulous artist. Stunning piece, Marie.

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  16. It's hard to pick only one ... teehee ... love them all:-)
    The details on this collage are gorgeous, love especially those plaid jackets.

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  17. Marie just loved this Man collage! Their clothes are perfect and I just love all the details!

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  18. Lol no thanks i wouldnt choose him but love the idea lol this is fab Marie and as always you make me smile
    hugs June xxxxx

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  19. Your collages within the collage are super. And I love that sign. You are so funny. If I didn't already have the perfect life partner I would choose the one on the right, who has the red beard.

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  20. Lol i do remember Dick Emery, but just lol. Well i know what you mean too hehe
    hugs June xxxxx

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  21. What a wonderfully fun collage. Where does the line start? so many parts to love about this collage. great job!

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  22. I love the creativity this piece shows! You are really something!
    The clothes, the layers, the rusty scissors...it is all fab!

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  23. Where is my comment???
    I was the 5th person yesterday and it is gone?
    Didn´t I answer that stupid safty thing???
    HOwever my entry is,STILL, here: http://joinjanine.blogspot.com
    As yesterday I want to invite you to take part in my giveaway if you like.
    By the way, Your gentleman are phantastic Marie. I love them.

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  24. I ment your gentlemen.
    (Silly me)

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  25. Yes indeed silly me.
    I am on the wrong blog (lol)
    Too much work today, that made me tipsy.
    I though I was on the three muses blog.
    Oh dear how awkward.

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  26. He he!!! Oh, Marie! I'll try to find one!!! :O)))

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  27. love youre collage!
    So much detail!!
    Have to look again :)

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  28. Marie, this is nothing short of wonderful! Love the humour and your layers all go to make a great piece.

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  29. Love the 'haberdashery' on your lonely gentlemen--you are so talented! Great idea on the theme--I really enjoyed this. =D

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  30. Oh, that is so funny :)) I don't really know who to choose :D What a great idea and you have done it very skillfully as always!

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  31. I can't say as I'd want one of these guys for life Marie LOL,brilliant piece,love it!!

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  32. Très amusant! et beaucoup de travail pour trouver et assembler tous les petits détails !
    Et maintenant , l'embarras du choix pour les éventuelles futures fiancées !
    Mary.kg

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  33. This is such a fun piece! I love it!

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  34. What a funtastic piece Marie!! love the theme you've chosen and the collage is brilliant!!

    Linda

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  35. Marie,your collage work is amazing; and once again i do so love your sense of humour. Super attention to detail and love the little newspaper print - 'mail order brides arrive'!

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  36. thank you for this challenge. your piece is very very funny and i love your humour
    :)

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  37. My sister has been married and divorced lots of times and would get the biggest kick out of this card. Thanks for the info. on how to make one. She will laugh at this one for sure. I love the mail order brides too. You do beautiful work!
    Pattyjo

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