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. ~*~Patty SJuly 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    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. DeannJuly 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    This is awesome Lori love those tin wings!

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  3. indybevJuly 24, 2012 at 3:02 PM

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

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  4. bluegiraffe (Sherry)July 24, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Fabulous piece, Lori! Steampunk suits Frida perfectly.

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  5. JudyJuly 24, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    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. KayleneJuly 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

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

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  7. ChristineJuly 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM

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

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  8. SandyJuly 24, 2012 at 9:55 PM

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

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  9. OzstuffJuly 24, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    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. JunibearsJuly 24, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    A wonderful concept dear Lori! Just perfect! xx

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  11. TaluulaJuly 25, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    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. DebbieJuly 25, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    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. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Glorious steampunk, Lori!

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  14. Anjas-ArtefaktotumJuly 26, 2012 at 6:38 AM

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

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  15. YvonneJuly 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Fabulous piece, Lori!

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  16. BillAugust 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    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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