Saturday, February 5, 2011

SPA Challenge - Steampunk


The image (from e-Vint) was originally black and white.  I have overpainted the head and shoulders and given her a new hairstyle (and hat). Her skirt is made from a hot hair balloon and her breastplates from steam gauges.  Other elements by Maya at Scrapbook Graphics and Lauren Bavin at Digital Scrapbook Place.
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Wow, Marie! You outdid yourself with this one! Totally fab and love the gauges (I thought they were parking meters!).

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  2. Days End StudioFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    OMG!!!! I luuuuuuurve it!
    This SO made my morning seeing it in my blog feed... I love me some Steampunk! S
    he's er... lovely.
    Afraid to call her anything else, she'll come get me. ;O)

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  3. Peggi Meyer GraminskiFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Steampunk Susie has attitude! I love her ~ wonderful imaginative collage, Marie! Made my day too =)

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  4. indybevFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    And yet another stellar creation! Clever, creative, funny, whimsical, and perfectly done to the last detail. BRAVO

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  5. TaluulaFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Well, my friend, this has taken my breath away, her outfit is nothing less than inspired, and she has to be up there as one of your very best ever. A big fat standing ovation from my corner.

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  6. JannyFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wow this is a stunning piece, love what you have done with her;o)

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  7. oregonloriFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Marie, I love what you have done with this, but I am absolutely HORRIFIED by the poor woman in the original pic. How on earth did she breathe????? I am SOOO glad that women don't cinch themselves up like that anymore!!

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  8. JudyFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    A very formidable steampunk woman you've created, Marie, definitely one of your best!

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  9. DeannFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    This is just to cool Marie...I am speechless...I LOVE IT!!! It is totally mind blowingly awesome!!! Three cheers for you!!!

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  10. GrammyFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Judy , giggle giggle. I love your card. The scales for a bra is sooo creative. Thank for stopping by too.

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  11. FayeFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    What a hilarious piece, Marie! I would be sure to steer clear of Susie, for sure. Amazing piece of digital art.

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  12. Gayle Page-RobakFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wowzers! I am sure there would be many who would love to mess around with Steampunk Suzie. What a hoot. Trust you. Excellent postcard! Beautifully created.

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  13. RikaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    This is awesome Marie,
    your steampunk lady is great!

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  14. Kris DickinsonFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    How fabulous and fun!

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  15. Silvia(Barnie)February 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thanks for the big smile on my face, great steampunk work.

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  16. MartinaFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I think this lady is no sense of humor:-) Amazing interpretation of the theme, dear Marie.

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  17. GrammyFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Marie, I am so sorry. Thank you for taking my mistake as a compliment. : ) I am so grateful for your heartfelt compliment on my post. See ya next week.

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  18. JayneFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Brilliant Marie!!
    She could certainly take an eye or two out with those breast plates lol!!
    Love this!!

    Jayne :-)

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  19. LynnFFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Gosh...are those parking meters on her breastplate? Holy smokes, she's an awesome dame! I wouldn't go near her for all the tea in China! Seriously, the whole piece is absolutely brilliant!

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  20. Tuire FlemmingFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Susie is fantastic - love how you have altered her!

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  21. Petra TillmannFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Great work!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Susie is well steam-punked. :) tee hee. Couldn't resist. I love this vintage image, Marie, but even more adoration for how you amped her up for this unveiling! :)

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  23. DiannFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Just fantastic! I love SteamPunk Susie! Diann

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  24. TolegrannyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I love this one, fantastic. Very clever.

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  25. anneFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love this postcard!!!!!!

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  26. CaroleFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I like Steampunk Susie. lol

    Please see my postcard at WhatDoYouMeanByArt. :-)

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