Wednesday 9 March 2011

THREE MUSES 93 - SPRING

 
Marie has chosen SPRING for this week's theme at the Three Muses.  

Now to anyone else I know that might conjure up visions of sunshine, lush green grass and Spring flowers, but not me.  Nope, all I could think of were SPRINGS!  So here is a selection of springs all mixed up with steampunkery!!!!

Sometimes I despair of my sanity.  Tee hee!


I couldn't choose between the two collages so I present both interpretations.

Credit to Cali Designs, Finecrafted Designs whilst the backgrounds in each are my own.

Great choice of theme Marie.

Thank you for looking and commenting.
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26 comments:

  1. JudyWednesday 9 March 2011 at 00:41:00 GMT

    Great minds think alike, Ann! My original idea was very much like your top one until I saw the watch springs 'hair!' Both masterpieces are stunning, love them both!!

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  2. OzstuffWednesday 9 March 2011 at 01:18:00 GMT

    I always knew the over-use of pesticides would cause huge problems for plantlife!!
    Ann, I love your hugely original take on this week's theme - and yet you have still managed to include some seriously gorgeous flowers in there.
    Fantastic artwork, as always.

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  3. Art ChickWednesday 9 March 2011 at 01:20:00 GMT

    These are both so clever and creative, Taluula. I love them!

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  4. Gayle Page-RobakWednesday 9 March 2011 at 01:35:00 GMT

    Being a gardener, my first thought was "What beautiful garden stakes"...love them intertwined in your blooms and the imagery overall is excellent. Love it.

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  5. indybevWednesday 9 March 2011 at 01:36:00 GMT

    Both are wonderful tongue-in-cheek tributes to Spring, Ann! I'm partial to the second, which is so filled with clever detail. Youse is da greatest!

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  6. UnknownWednesday 9 March 2011 at 03:43:00 GMT

    What original beauties...now if only spring had a spring in it's step and got here faster, lol...

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  7. janita mantelWednesday 9 March 2011 at 05:59:00 GMT

    Real Spring Spring, i love it, what a good idea, beautiful

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  8. PatWednesday 9 March 2011 at 06:05:00 GMT

    Ann both are fantastic but the second is my favourite!
    Explosion of mechanic flowers, colors and surrealist vision of spring enjoy me.
    J'adore!!!!
    Pat

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  9. johannaWednesday 9 March 2011 at 07:15:00 GMT

    how original and clever! love the springing coils you incorporated!

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  10. JunibearsWednesday 9 March 2011 at 08:16:00 GMT

    Yes Spring has definitely 'sprung' in your collages Ann. Great work again.xx

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  11. Eila AWednesday 9 March 2011 at 09:28:00 GMT

    Ann, I love the way your imagination works! Steampunk and beautiful flowers seem to go very well together. Fantastic pieces!

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  12. AnonymousWednesday 9 March 2011 at 11:53:00 GMT

    Love your imaginative, steampunky take on this challenge, Ann!

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  13. DeannWednesday 9 March 2011 at 12:56:00 GMT

    Oh these are to wimsical and fantastic to be believed...get out your zip file cause I want em!!!! Awesome amazing artwork Ann...BRAVO!!

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  14. joannaWednesday 9 March 2011 at 14:11:00 GMT

    Wow Ann! i love them both! very surreal look! your work is amazing!

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  15. JannyWednesday 9 March 2011 at 15:27:00 GMT

    Really special, I like the both but I really love the secound one;o)

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  16. Silvia(Barnie)Wednesday 9 March 2011 at 15:34:00 GMT

    How fantastic, great digital collage.

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  17. RPLancasterWednesday 9 March 2011 at 16:38:00 GMT

    LOL,
    You are too funny! I love your collages and the play on words and images. What a brightener on this gloomy day in Indiana!
    Altering books is easy. 1st find an old sturdy book that feels right to you. Begin gluing every three or four pages together then rip out two or three in that order. Second after ripping and gluing, start painting the pages with your favorite medium :) e-mail me if you have ???'s

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  18. LivArtNowWednesday 9 March 2011 at 17:25:00 GMT

    lol, you are so refreshingly clever Ann!! Love your take on spring. Cool, beautiful details and such fun!!
    hugs and smiles,
    Linda

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  19. JayneWednesday 9 March 2011 at 18:05:00 GMT

    oh these are wonderful Ann!!
    I'm lovin the springs lol!!

    Jayne :-)

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  20. JesterWednesday 9 March 2011 at 18:33:00 GMT

    I'm glad someone (in fact you and Judy) did it - I resisted the tempation! They are both fab pieces and I just love your quirky sense of humour, Ann.

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  21. DMGWednesday 9 March 2011 at 21:55:00 GMT

    OMG, prings! You are the best, Ann. you never disappoint!

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  22. YvonneWednesday 9 March 2011 at 21:58:00 GMT

    MAGNIFICENT, Ann! That is exactly what I was wanting to do (meaning those kind of springs), I just couldn't find any springs :)

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  23. Terri KahrsWednesday 9 March 2011 at 22:25:00 GMT

    I laughed out loud when I saw your Springs!!! Ann, your sense of humor tickled my funny bone today. Love them both! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  24. DarlaThursday 10 March 2011 at 12:46:00 GMT

    Clever! Now I'm trying to think how I could incorporate some springs into my actual garden.

    Darla

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  25. FayeFriday 11 March 2011 at 20:21:00 GMT

    So funny, Ann! First I saw the gorgeous flowers and then I looked at the stems! What a hoot!

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  26. Artfully MusingMonday 14 March 2011 at 17:34:00 GMT

    These are just wonderful and I love how you focused on the literal word "spring". Laura

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Thank you.