Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Steam-punked


The theme at the Three Muses this week is "Steampunk" which is always a challenge for me and a little out of my comfort zone. So I decided to do a little twist on the theme and combine punk, graffiti and vintage mechanics. Background from Lorie Davison (Scrapbookgraphics) vintage locomotive and clock (wikimedia) and fashion magazine image all layered in photoshop with multiply and soft light filters.
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33 comments:

  1. Linda GibbonsJune 29, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    What a fantastic scene. I love the balance of light and dark.

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  2. WrightStuffJune 29, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    I love the face coming out of the steam and gloom - very atmospheric. Your angel below is really beautiful too. There's a gentle serenity about her.

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  3. SandyJune 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Oh wow this is great interpretation for Steampunk Lori. Very impressive. I love this one.

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  4. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Incredible!!!!

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  5. SarahJune 29, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    I didn't even know what steam punk was until about a year ago! I like your interpretation-the graffiti is a great idea to include and I like the warm fiery feel where the train is coming through.

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  6. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 29, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Graffiti is so huge these days and your combining it with steampunk makes so much sense. Seems they should go together and you proved they do.

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  7. Linda VincentJune 29, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Very cleverly put together...great work Lori.

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  8. JudyJune 29, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Love your twist on the theme, Lori, very clever & creative, you certainly have layering all worked out!

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  9. YvonneJune 29, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    WOW, this is so creative, Lori! I think you could work in any zone!

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  10. indybevJune 29, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Your wizardry with Photoshop never ceases to amaze me, Lori. This is an intriguing piece, as always done to perfection. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. LWJune 29, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Lori,
    Wonderful artwork…
    I really love the composition of this piece.
    The first thing to catch my eye was the face.
    What a story she could tell…

    Louise

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  12. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Lori!!! this is another wonderful piece...I love your mystery behind each piece...wonderful work!!!

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  13. peggy gattoJune 29, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    this is a beautiful painting!!!
    Wow, really mysterious!

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  14. Gayle Page-RobakJune 29, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I love your artwork, Lori...it is always so beautiful and this is no exception. Absolutely beautiful!

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  15. JuliaJune 30, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    As always Lori, so creative and I love the "feel" of it!

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  16. FemmyJune 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    just brilliant steampunkart Lori!!

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  17. RosieJune 30, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Yes, it's brilliant. Wonderful.

    Rosie

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  18. TaluulaJune 30, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    You have mixed your very own artistic style with steampunk and achieved the most wonderful combination Lori. Fantastic.

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  19. EllenJune 30, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    love the grafiti , such a great combination

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  20. BillJune 30, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Wonderful twist! Very original steampunk. The face draws you in. :o)

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  21. DianeJune 30, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    AMAZING! Simply gorgeous, Lori!

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  22. Terri DaughertyJune 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Lori, this is simply fantastic and I believe you nailed the theme directly on the head! I love the woman's face off to the right. It's kinda eerie but so beautiful to look at!

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  23. JesterJune 30, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    It's fabulous, Lori!

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  24. mary.kgJune 30, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Etonnant et magnifique votre challenge Lori ! j'aime beaucoup comme chaque fois ! amicalement Mary.KG

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  25. Eila AJuly 1, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Fantastic combination of various visual materials! Lori, your art is always stunning and so skillfully composed. Wonderful piece!

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  26. Evil EdnaJuly 1, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Dude this kick ass! may you work outside your comfort zone as long as is comfy.tootles.EE

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  27. KatrinJuly 1, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Dear Lori, your work is so creative! I love this steam-punk-scene - love your combination of materials and colours!!
    It's so great!!!!

    You are so talented :-)!!!!

    I wish you a wonderful day!!

    Greetings from Germany,
    Katrin

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  28. OzstuffJuly 1, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    What an amazing artpiece, Lori. It is so vibrant and dramatic and SUPERB. I love it!

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  29. Pam TuckerJuly 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Now this is a great combination, Lori. I love steampunk but I really love punk and Gothic. You've got a great mix of images going here that encompasses a variety of genres yet they all come together in a cohesive piece. BRAVO! Your creative mind never ceases to amaze me. LOVED this one!

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  30. EffieJuly 2, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Comfort zone or not it's fabulous!

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  31. Marnie BlumJuly 4, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Very interesting interpretation. It is very moving, I really like it!

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  32. Julia WinklerJuly 5, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Cool take on steampunk, Lori. I like it!

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  33. selmaJuly 6, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    I like this very much, but I can't say it in English.

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