Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Cutting Edge

This is my "Steampunk Makeover" for the Three Muses challenge this week.  I can't think of an arist who would lend more to Steampunkerie than Frida Kahlo.  Always a bit ahead of her time, always on the cutting edge of art meets- journal -meets- modern-meets- folkart. My metallic embellished Frida paperdoll is made from imagery from Artchix, Finecrafted Designs, Christine Renee and  Rosie Posey.
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16 comments:

  1. Absolutely fantastic dear Lori

    you have taken Frida to new heights and that is no easy task as she has been around :)

    oxo

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  2. This is awesome Lori love those tin wings!

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  3. You're absolutely right, Lori, Frida would have loved steampunk. You've done her justice!! Good work.

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  4. Fabulous piece, Lori! Steampunk suits Frida perfectly.

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  5. You are right, Lori, she certainly suits steampunk and you have given her a stunning makeover, love those eyebrows, too!!

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  6. Lori, beautiful work and she is always a delight to work with. Cheers

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  7. She doesn't look bad at all as a steampunk angel. Brilliant idea.

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  8. A steampunk Frida what a wonderful idea Lori.
    Absolutely uniwue and your work rock.
    xoxo

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  9. Yes, Frida would have been at the forefront! What an extraordinary woman and what a beautiful tribute to her. Wonderful steampunk artwork. Frida's wings are exceptional.

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  10. A wonderful concept dear Lori! Just perfect! xx

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  11. Frida would have loved steampunk me thinks, Lori, and what justice you have done her. Loud applause from this corner.

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  12. I agree wholeheartedly - Frida wuld have been right there with all the steampunkerie! You have done a superb job with her layout...her wings are crazy good!
    BTW, I used to live in Rohnert Park CA, so when I saw you lived in Novato, my eyes brightened a little this AM. Now I live in NE Texas.

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  13. Glorious steampunk, Lori!

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  14. I'm sure, Frida love this! An awesome creation.
    Hugs Anja

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  15. I sure have missed a lot lately. Frida was such an interesting person, and you are right - she's perfect for steampunk. Great work!

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