Tuesday 26 October 2010

THREE MUSES 74 - HATS


Bev has chosen HATS for her theme at the Muses this week and that got me thinking.  Should it be a steampunk hat with goggles and a wing mirror, or may be a zetti hat, tall and stripey, a dunce's hat, a cowboy hat,  a top hat, a bowler hat .......... mmmmmmmm ...... or may be something else!

Then I found this gorgeous creature and knew I should make a hat fit for a queen.

Thanks Bev, for a lovely challenge.

Credit to JoesSistah for the bakcgrounds (two blended together), Dover copyright free for the lovely lady, and Efies.blogspot for everything else.

Thank you so much for looking.
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37 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsTuesday 26 October 2010 at 14:47:00 BST

    What a fabulous chapeau!!! Indeed, it IS fit for a queen!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  2. OzstuffTuesday 26 October 2010 at 15:36:00 BST

    Ann, everything about your picture is scrumptious - the beautiful image and the spectacular chapeau!! Great artwork.

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  3. DeannTuesday 26 October 2010 at 15:56:00 BST

    Ann ~ This is just too beautiful...it is amazing...I love it a bunch...a standing ovation and two double back flips for you and your fantastic art.

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  4. ChristineTuesday 26 October 2010 at 17:16:00 BST

    Bravo! Absolutely gorgeous.

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  5. NettyTuesday 26 October 2010 at 18:06:00 BST

    How wonderful to see what goes on in your mind... its fab. Annette x

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  6. SandyTuesday 26 October 2010 at 18:26:00 BST

    Oh wow Ann what a unbelievable hat.
    Wonderful design. So gorgeous. Love it.

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  7. Astrid MacleanTuesday 26 October 2010 at 21:25:00 BST

    Ann I LOVE your wonderful hat, so original, truly a hat for a queen and she certainly is beautiful, no wonder she inspired you!

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  8. JayneTuesday 26 October 2010 at 21:34:00 BST

    WOW Ann!! This is beautiful and what a stunning hat,i love it,Bravo!!

    jayne :-)

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  9. JudyTuesday 26 October 2010 at 23:05:00 BST

    Wow, what a hat, Ann, fabulous piece!

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  10. WrightStuffTuesday 26 October 2010 at 23:50:00 BST

    Wowzie, look at that. Another great creation that knocks mine into... well... a cocked hat!!

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  11. indybevTuesday 26 October 2010 at 23:59:00 BST

    Exceptional, Ann! I love the contrast of the subdued blue and the colors of the wonderfully creative hat. Everything is perfection.....and then I saw the snake about her neck. Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww! I'll be having nightmares tonight!

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  12. Gayle Page-RobakWednesday 27 October 2010 at 00:17:00 BST

    Fabulous creation, Anne. That hat is very intriguing...beautiful and frightening at the same time. Certainly hope the snakes are friendly. Awesome artwork, as always!! Hugs, Gayle.

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  13. "MOI" FreubelWednesday 27 October 2010 at 00:19:00 BST

    Do you know what I first saw? The poppies !! My favorite flowers !
    Ann, you have to realise, you're getting BETTER and BETTER !! Realy !!
    Your style is so YOU and recognizable. With each challenge you amaze me ! Please accept this compliment. Don''t be humble !
    You are so good in styling elements together !
    Great job and a Masterpiece.

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  14. LynnFWednesday 27 October 2010 at 00:54:00 BST

    Wow, Ann, this is such a spectacular piece of art! Love that hat!

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  15. Terri DaughertyWednesday 27 October 2010 at 01:05:00 BST

    What a beautiful thing to have upon one's head! I love your sense of humor Ann! It's always fun to visit your blog.

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  16. peggy gattoWednesday 27 October 2010 at 02:56:00 BST

    Reminds me of those reneissance (sp) paintings, just magical!!!

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  17. Marfi-topiaWednesday 27 October 2010 at 04:08:00 BST

    You are so clever, I love this.

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  18. KWednesday 27 October 2010 at 04:46:00 BST

    beautiful creation! great hat!

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  19. HermineWednesday 27 October 2010 at 06:33:00 BST

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  20. MarkWednesday 27 October 2010 at 06:41:00 BST

    Wonderful creation with a marvellous hat!

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  21. FemmyWednesday 27 October 2010 at 07:43:00 BST

    such an elegant lady with hr magnificant hat!! love it!!

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  22. Silvia(Barnie)Wednesday 27 October 2010 at 08:04:00 BST

    Such a wonderful hat.

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  23. JesterWednesday 27 October 2010 at 08:45:00 BST

    Ann, she looks beautiful - what a wonderful hat; I'm a bit worried about those cobras though!!

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  24. Linda GibbonsWednesday 27 October 2010 at 10:52:00 BST

    Whimsical and surreal; what a wonderful creation!

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  25. JunibearsWednesday 27 October 2010 at 12:54:00 BST

    Super hat, I wouldn't want the snakes though!
    Wonderful work.xx

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  26. johannaWednesday 27 October 2010 at 17:30:00 BST

    chapeau!! you created such a beautiful hat, she´s wearing it proudly!

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  27. AnonymousWednesday 27 October 2010 at 18:32:00 BST

    This is so elegant and beautiful!

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  28. selmaWednesday 27 October 2010 at 20:34:00 BST

    This is sooo special hat, I like very much.

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  29. YvonneWednesday 27 October 2010 at 21:53:00 BST

    This is definately an "everything" hat, which is totally special, Ann!

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  30. FayeThursday 28 October 2010 at 00:12:00 BST

    That is one fancy hat, Ann. Its colors are so beautiful. Not my style, but I do know someone who'd look good in it.

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  31. UnknownThursday 28 October 2010 at 01:24:00 BST

    Beautiful work!

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  32. Cindy AdkinsThursday 28 October 2010 at 03:29:00 BST

    Hi Ann,
    I LOVE her hat--what a fantastically, creative and beautiful piece you have made...wow!!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  33. DianeThursday 28 October 2010 at 15:12:00 BST

    Hi Ann,
    GREAT creation!! The lady is one of my favorite images, I've used her in at least 3 collages (but you've made her sooo modest, tee-hee!)I love the subtle blue coloring, and her hat is outstanding, a steampunk garden! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Healing WomanThursday 28 October 2010 at 16:52:00 BST

    You did a fantastic job with the challenge. I think I would wear that hat! It's great.

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  35. JoséFriday 29 October 2010 at 17:39:00 BST

    Love your hat? Where can I buy one like yours?
    Great piece!

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  36. thekathrynwheelSaturday 30 October 2010 at 20:41:00 BST

    Wonderful. I just love the burst of colour on her head :-)

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  37. EffieSunday 31 October 2010 at 14:37:00 GMT

    Stunning!

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Thank you.