Tuesday 12 April 2011

THREE MUSES 98 - KEYS


Bev has chosen KEYS as our theme for this week at the Three Muses and that reminded me of the three ladies I often see gathered together in our local park and who spend many hours over a game not unlike chess .... quiet yet focused and I wonder what prize the ladies play for!

Great theme Bev.

Credit to Deviant Scrap for the background, Irene Alexeeva for the chess pieces and the key, whilst the immaculately dressed ladies are courtesy of Tangie Baxter.

Thank you for looking.
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23 comments:

  1. RPLancasterTuesday 12 April 2011 at 22:48:00 BST

    Hi There,

    Looks like your ladies are all keyed up! I had to take a closer look at these gals who play games. Is the gal in the white dress not so sure of her move and that's why she's keyed?:)
    Love your entry.

    Paulette

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  2. OzstuffTuesday 12 April 2011 at 23:21:00 BST

    Ann, I love your fashionable ladies and their chess game. Perhaps it is automated. They DO look far too languid to move the pieces. Why not wind up the pieces and let them move randomly? A very creative and unusual piece. Great work.

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  3. Terri KahrsWednesday 13 April 2011 at 00:10:00 BST

    Ann, you are the Goddess of Surreal! Hmmmm . . . these ladies are so stylish, I wonder if they're playing for a chance to raid each other's closets!!! LOL! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  4. LWWednesday 13 April 2011 at 01:42:00 BST

    Lovely yet intriguing …
    A touch of Gatsby …

    Louise

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  5. LynnFWednesday 13 April 2011 at 03:36:00 BST

    I wish I could create art like you do, Ann...you mix surreal, beauty, color and image perfectly! Love this piece.

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  6. WrightStuffWednesday 13 April 2011 at 11:01:00 BST

    Looks like that game is running like clockwork!

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  7. FemmyWednesday 13 April 2011 at 13:15:00 BST

    fantastic!!!

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  8. Silvia(Barnie)Wednesday 13 April 2011 at 13:27:00 BST

    Such a cool idea, wonderful collage.

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  9. YvonneWednesday 13 April 2011 at 13:48:00 BST

    Another brilliant piece, Ann!

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  10. MelisaWednesday 13 April 2011 at 14:12:00 BST

    Wow, this is interesting! Love the ladies walking on the game board. The key in the ladies back reminds me of that book, The Windup Girl. I haven't read it but the name intrigues me.

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  11. indybevWednesday 13 April 2011 at 15:05:00 BST

    Hmmmmm. Wind-up fashionistas playing chess in the park! Your sense of absurd is phenomenal, Ann, and the execution of your art is flawless. Kudos!

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  12. AnonymousWednesday 13 April 2011 at 15:17:00 BST

    I love the strange worlds you create to delight us! Kudos on this one!

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  13. peggy gattoWednesday 13 April 2011 at 18:04:00 BST

    This is brilliant!
    (again)

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  14. Anjas-ArtefaktotumWednesday 13 April 2011 at 18:23:00 BST

    Fantastic art work, love the surrial effect.

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  15. ChristineWednesday 13 April 2011 at 18:38:00 BST

    They are so chic, probably they prize for a Lauboutin shoe or a Hermès bag! It's a shame I don't have the proper bank account for playing this game too. Wonderful, Ann.

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  16. JesterWednesday 13 April 2011 at 18:57:00 BST

    Surreally wonderful - perhaps I need someone to wind me up!!!

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  17. Dolly DaydreamsWednesday 13 April 2011 at 19:19:00 BST

    What beautiful elegant ladies as is your piece of art.

    Marie

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  18. LivArtNowWednesday 13 April 2011 at 21:32:00 BST

    Oh I Love your creative take on the theme Ann!! So beautifully elegant. Bravo!!!
    hugs and smiles,
    Linda

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  19. Folk HeartThursday 14 April 2011 at 00:01:00 BST

    What a wonderful story, a creative approach and a well-balanced composition! I am always so drawn to any artwork that has black and white checkerboard or floor tiles. It is so appealing!

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  20. JudyThursday 14 April 2011 at 02:58:00 BST

    Next time you come across these ladies you should join in the game then tells us the rules and we can all play!!!!! LOL One of your special pieces again, Ann!

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  21. "MOI" FreubelThursday 14 April 2011 at 14:04:00 BST

    It's always pleasant to see your art pieces with a thick wink included Ann.
    And YES....PLEASE ask the ladies what they are doing !!!!! whahaaa.

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  22. KayleneThursday 14 April 2011 at 22:05:00 BST

    Lovely and elegant

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  23. Anne (cornucopia)Sunday 17 April 2011 at 08:25:00 BST

    This is such a fun piece Ann! Great idea. I like this a lot.

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Thank you.