Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sunday Postcard Art - Hobbies and Pastimes


A body suit is worn at all times.
This is a true story and anyone who knows me knows that I don't tell fibs!
This is a difficult tale to tell.  For many years MY FAVOURITE HOBBY WAS PART TIME MODELLING, mainly for magazines.  I was lucky to find a niche in the "mature woman" market and was often called on to pose for covers and catalogues.  This is one of my best covers, circa 1984.  Fortunately, the newly established Photoshop software allowed 5 ft nothing, stocky, dark haired women to aspire to be slender, tall, blonde  sirens!
I am now waiting for a niche in the "more mature woman" market for seniors.   Hopefully I will be able to take up my hobby again although if it takes much longer I will be waiting for a niche in the "Ancient Treasures" category.
The image is a Flickr-free-to-use from Mrs Inman.  (Coloured from black and white).  The background and overlay is by Lauren Bavin.
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22 comments:

  1. katrinJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    great digital playing!!! love what you do all arround the digital tools in photoshop!

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  2. MartinaJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    A digital master work, dear Marie!
    I admire you and your artwork!

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  3. FemmyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Fabulous Marie!!! Love the story too!! goodluck with finding a new niche!!

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  4. JudyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I just knew you had hidden talents beyond Photoshop, Marie! Now I must come clean & confess that I have always known who you were, but I promise not to reveal your real name unless I am offered a considerable amount of money! Good luck for your return to the fashion pages in the Australian Women's Weekly and the society pages of the Sydney Morning Herald!
    Now back to why I 'dropped in,' B#*&%Y Brilliant!!!

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  5. DonnaJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Great story....hope you find that niche soon! :)
    Fun entry.

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  6. Mandy ChilversJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    i knew you were a saucy thing! great take on the theme

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  7. JesterJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Such fun Marie and great composition. Good luck for the next stage of your career!

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  8. JunibearsJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    What a figure! Super story and super picture! xx
    If you see any modelling adverts wanting wrinkly, sagging, very curvaceous, even fat old women, I'm in! xx

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Gorgeous Marie and I loved your story too:-)

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  10. joanne wardleJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    wow great story, and a beautiful postcard, now that's what I call a hobby! thanks for taking part in my theme at SPA

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  11. Linda GibbonsJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Oh Marie, this is priceless! Great story and your postcard is lovely.

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  12. EJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Your card is fantastic. I so wish for you all your dreams to come true.

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  13. Silvia(Barnie)January 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Wondeful digital work.

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  14. Anne (cornucopia)January 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    This piece is stunning Marie! Great artwork.

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  15. indybevJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I would've known you anywhere! Must be the purple pearls!
    Outstanding ... AGAIN!

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  16. peggy gattoJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    divine!!!

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  17. bluegiraffe (Sherry)January 10, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    You had me fooled for a few minutes, Marie. Great work!

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  18. TaluulaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Ahhhhh ..... I knew you had a secret past and now I know what it is. Good on you and your creativity and superb sense of humour.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Marie!!! I had NO IDEA! What a beauty you were...um, are! I'm sure a niche will open up soon. Love the fun of your piece!

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  20. anneJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Great Postcard!!!!

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  21. Anjas-ArtefaktotumJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    WOW majestic woman, and the lilac words, all details are great together.

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  22. LivArtNowJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    The things we don't know about eachother :) You've got to teach me that blonde pose, lol, I'm sure it would come in handy :) Love your piece Marie and thanks for sharing your past with us :)

    Hugs and smiles,
    Linda

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