Saturday, January 30, 2010

Sunday Postcard Art--Phrenology


Whew, this was a challenging theme. Looked on Google Images and found this antique phrenology head, carved from wood circa 1900. This was probably during the heyday of the American phrenology craze.

Don't you love those big, sad eyes. I think she misses her hair...

The textures are my own, the alphabet is something I use often, the owl is from the Graphics Fairy.

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19 comments:

  1. indybevJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    I LOVE THIS FELLOW! (Interesting you think it's a she) The eyes are so soulful, and the addition of the wise owl is a perfect touch! APPLAUSE for this one!

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  2. BettieJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Great card. Love the background and the owl

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  3. OzstuffJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    Wow! This is very dramatic and beautiful too. I love the gold colouring and the layering through the head. He (or she) doesn't look very happy about it all. Love the owl . He is the perfect touch. Great artwork, Linda.

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  4. Lori SaulJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Really interesting image of a Phrenology head- brilliant collage Linda!

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  5. AudreyJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  6. johannaJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    love this one!!!

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  7. HermineJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Absoluely gorgeous

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  8. MartinaJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    How incredibly gorgeous this one is!!! I love the whole design and it looks totally stunning.

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  9. katrinJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW - it's simply STUNNING!!!
    love waht you do arround this theme!!!

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  10. AliMayesJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    This is stunning Linda and the little owl is the perfect finishing touch being representative of wisdom. I love the colours of this too.

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  11. JayneJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful!!Love the pattern on the face!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Gosh! this is amazing!

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  13. Cindy McMathJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    This is great, those eyes kind of creep me out though! Fantastic card.

    Cindy :)

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  14. JuliaJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Great brushes! I love your whole design very much!

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  15. JesterJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Great piece, love the colours and the owl (think the eyes are scary!!!)

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  16. RhondaJanuary 31, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Lovely creation! Beautiful postcard - cheers!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Wowow what a great piece, beautiful!!

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  18. JanFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    This is stunning!

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  19. BarbJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I just love this image and how you have used it!
    The colours used are so right for the age of the phren head too! Well done.

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