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For The Love Of Steampunk

Steampunk, Steampunk, Steampunk , Oh how I love Steampunk!!
 
What began as a literary genre of science fiction and fantasy that incorporated the techno and social aspects of the 1900's has now evolved into so much more. Through the eyes and hands of artists all over the world "Steampunk"  has been taken to a whole new level.  I am constantly amazed by the varying combinations of artistry and components from metal fixtures and gadgets to the wondrous thing- a- ma-bobs and Victorian industrial style!! It's flavor is unending and constantly delicious!!
 
With a love for creating the odd, and collecting the unwanted tainted pieces of what one may call "Junk"  I have formed a passion and true love for steampunk . It is not just the literary genre involving steam powered technology yet a beautiful art form using brass, copper and glass, polished wood, hammering, engraving, and oh the details for the sake of details with a Victorian Industrial twist.  An art form that shows itself through ones own unique personality and artistic interpretation. While some see my collection of  junk ( old gears, washers, chains etc.) in the drawers of my atelier, as an artist I see so much more.   So in honor of Steampunk and all Steampunk lovers everywhere I bring you today a piece I created using some of my old so called "junk" and some collage images from www.AlteredPages.com


 

 

 
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Hm mm, She doesn't have a name yet but I will get back to that in a moment. Right now I want to share with you the name of the collage sheet I used to create this one of a kind Steampunk  lavalliere which can be found at www. AlteredPages.com  The collage sheet is called "Exotic Beauties and is a marvelous set of Exotic images of women perfect for that steampunk piece or your upcoming Halloween art!  AP has some amazing collage sheets and I bet you will be able to find just the right images for your next project be it SteamPunk, Halloween or something else.!!
 
As far as no name for this piece I will be hosting a "Name the Lavalliere" challenge over on my blog www.ateliermelodee.blogspot.com starting today. See how you can win your very own steampunk piece created by yours truly. So until next time, have a beautiful punked out day everyone and remember to check out my blog and all the Amazing products at
 
 
                              Mel’odee

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  1. i'd like to see your blog, but the link seems to be dead. this is the one listed above:

    www.melody-oia.blogspot.com

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  2. Thanks gang for informing me!! Changes have been made. I accidently posted the old blog address!! MUAH!!

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