Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Three Muses Challenge- Victorian


For this challenge I went straight to the namesake of the era, the Queen herself. I used an etching taken from a portrait of Queen VIctoria painted early in her reign. I think she was 23 here. Amazing to think of someone so young ruling an empire!
Background is Victorian wallpaper from Songbird Avenue, enbellishments are from Scrapbook Flair and the stamps were Googled.

16 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous, love the background and elements. beautiful work.xx

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  2. She was so regal, even at 23. I love all of the elements you have put together. This has a very "Victorian" look to it!

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  3. What a wonderful blend if image, background and elements. Beautifully done! Thanks for joining us this week.

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  4. Beautiful work, Linda...excellent image of Queen Victoria! This piece could be used on a book cover, absolutely wonderful!

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  5. What a lovely proper Victorian lady Linda...I love her parrot...beautiful work.

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  6. Gorgeous work, Linda. She was so young for such a position.

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  7. well this is so so victorian. You captured the feeling!

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  8. She was quite a beautiful woman in her youth and nothing like the dour lady we all think of now. This is lovely my friend.

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  9. A lovely combination of elements and vintage colors Linda. What a great rendering of the Queen when she was younger too. Is that an African Gray parrot on her hand? A beautiful entry for this theme!

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  10. You captured this perfectly - it has that real Victorian feel to it. Just great!

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  11. Linda, this is delightful - the border you have added gives it a real Victorian touch. And, I love the parrot!

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  12. How wonderful to see the young Victoria, instead of the sour old Queen of later years. This is beautiful. Great artwork.

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