Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Three Muses Challenge - Hello Sailor - Birth of the Swimsuit

This week's challenge is wide-ranging but all to do with the sea and its creatures.  I have stolen Botticelli's beautiful "Birth of Venus" to show the development of the swimsuit.  Picture Googled and overpainted by me.
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17 comments:

  1. indybevJuly 31, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Well, we've certainly learned to save fabric, haven't we??? lol This is (as usual) a brilliant spoof, Marie. Well done!

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  2. Gayle Page-RobakJuly 31, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Excellent, Marie...what a great take on the theme. Gorgeous artwork, love it.

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  3. bluegiraffe (Sherry)July 31, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    This is brilliant, just brilliant. Well done, Marie!

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  4. Lori SaulJuly 31, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    This is so wonderful- you not only always create beauty Marie but your art always makes me smile as well!

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  5. Loveday FunckJuly 31, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful piece! It's a very clever idea and well executed. I love that she ends with an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, polka dot bikini!

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  6. sirkkisJuly 31, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Great idea and creation!

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  7. johannaJuly 31, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    how cool is this! fabulous idea, i totally love it!

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  8. JunibearsJuly 31, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    You do it so well Marie! Lovely idea and brilliantly executed as always. Love it! xx

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  9. SimJuly 31, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Oooooh, dear Marie!
    I adooooore all is these brilliant idea and so well done masterpiece!
    I would like to swap it, Pleaaaaaase! :D

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  10. TaluulaJuly 31, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    From a purely selfish perspective I say bring back the long black knitted one! Heee heee.

    Your interpretation of the theme is perfect, Marie.

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  11. Karla B July 31, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Marie, you put on a smile on my face.Venus is so chic in her new swimming suit!Love it!

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  12. DeannAugust 1, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    I looks more like the dwindling of the swimsuit to me my dear...however that doesn't change the fact that this is a fabulous piece of artwork and very well done too...love it Marie.

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  13. RPLancasterAugust 1, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    These lovely Ladies would make great paper dolls!
    I want them.
    Wonderful artwork, Marie.

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  14. ElectraAugust 1, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Gorgeous, Marie. The clarity of your images never fails to astound me!

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  15. Linda GibbonsAugust 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    You do have a way with Venus. Would make a great book--all your Botticelli pieces!

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  16. BillAugust 1, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    This is so cool! You have to love those polka-dots!

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  17. Marfi-topiaAugust 3, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    so cute!
    great take on the subject!

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