UPDATE : 23 March 2020

A Note From Marie

To my fellow bloggers I am sending my first bulletin regarding my situation, health-wise.

I deeply appreciate the good wishes you have sent me and it is touching to know I'm not forgotten. I have had a very illness-free life so it was a surprise when I had a life-threatening medical emergency necessitating surgery followed by two months in hospital and another 4-5 months under the care of a hospital-in-the-home service. I am improving from day to day. I am pleased to report that I have regained strength in walking (now without aids) and I am becoming more independent and almost well enough to cope with living alone.

My daughter saved my life in so many ways. She refused to give up on me and she nagged and bullied (in the nicest possible way)and persuaded me to believe the fight was worth fighting. She lives in the same street only a minute or two away if help is needed.

My problems melt into insignificance with the pandemic now affecting the lives of every person living on the planet. I wish you all a safe journey through the mayhem of life changing rules and the attack on the economy.

A big thank you to all of you for your thoughtfulness and good wishes.

From Marie aka Ozstuff


Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Three Muses - ONE

A single cardinal on a snowy day; and  a single poppy on a black and white background.  These are the examples of ONE that I offer.  I can't wait to see yours!   Credits are on my blog.

I'm posting very early because I was lucky enough to get into Blogger.  I am having major problems with my computer, so I took the opportunity when I had it.   If I don't comment on your work (which I am sure will be creative and beautiful), forgive me, and know I've been invaded by cyber gremlins! .........     Bev

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Three Muses Challenge - Couples

This week our theme is "COUPLES" which just means two of anything - human beings, animals, birds etc.  Have fun!!
Credits for this picture are HERE

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

A TRIP TO THE CIRCUS

Hi, it's me Ann, with this week's theme of A TRIP TO THE CIRCUS.  I'm sure you are full of ideas for this theme but just in case you need a little help to get you started here is a sample for your inspiration.

Have fun and come back to show us what you create.

Enjoy.

You can find credits for this  HERE


Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Three Muses - Art in the Round


I hope everyone has fun with art-in-the-round this week.   My entry is a bit hurried, what with house guests and a lot of wonderful family time.  I'm anxious to see all the entries for this challenge!   Credits on my blog.

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Three Muses Challenge - Outside the Frame - Birds


This week our theme is "Outside the Frame" (birds or other theme).  Having parts of the picture outside the frame can add interest to a picture.  I hope you will enjoy this exercise in working inside and outside of a frame.  Have fun!!
Credits for this picture are HERE

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

THREE MUSES - TORSO TAGS


Hi, it's me Ann, and my theme for you for this week is TORSO TAGS. 

I'm certain you will be full of ideas and beautiful creations but just in case you need a little help to get you started here's a sample for your inspiration.  All I ask is that you have fun and come back and show we Three Muses what you made.

Enjoy.



Now, if you nip over to my blog you'll see which one of my tags I like best.  :D






Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Three Muses - Musical Instruments


Music is intricately woven into the fabric of our lives. The sound of a particular song can take us back to a time and place long gone. It can evoke feelings of happiness, sadness and nostalgia. Musical instruments have long allowed us to express emotions without the spoken word. Viva la music!

For credits, see my blog.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Three Muses Challenge - Oo La La!!

This week our theme is Oo La La (anything French!).  Have fun!!
Credits are HERE

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

THREE MUSES - ANIMAL KINGDOM


Hi, it's me Ann,  and my challenge to you for  this week is to alter at least one animal from the ANIMAL KINGDOM.

I'm sure you will be full of ideas and creativity but just in case you need a little help to get you started here is a sample for your inspiration.

So have fun and come back and show us what you create.

(For credits AND to see why Matilda is not a happy Kangaroo visit Taluula's)

Enjoy!

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Three Muses - MAP



Remember when we used maps to travel, and didn't depend on the mechanical voice of our GPS?   Sometimes I think if she says "recalculating" one more time I'll put my foot through the dashboard!  I still want a map to navigate.   How about you?

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

The Three Muses Challenge - Song Lyric

This week's theme is "song lyric".  Illustrate your favourite song!  Have fun!
I have chosen a very old song "The Last Rose of Summer".  Details HERE

Sunday, 1 January 2012

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR


May we thank all our blog friends who have supported the Three Muses challenges over 2011 and hope you will continue to pop in and take up the challenge throughout 2012.

A Happy New Year

Bev, Ann and Marie.

(credits to Crowabout Studio B and Obsidian Dawn)

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

THREE MUSES - ALL ABOUT ME


Hi, it's me Ann, and my theme for your for this week is ALL ABOUT ME.   Or to be clear, all about YOU.

You could  honour us with  a self portrait, paint yourself a whole new life, tell us a secret or divulge your magical powers.  Or may be you have something other in mind to show us.

But just in case you have eaten a little too much Christmas fayre and need a little help to get your creative juices flowing here is a sample for your inspiration.

Which ever way this takes your fancy all we ask is that you come back and show us what you have created.

Have fun.

(You will find credits on my blog.)




Wednesday, 21 December 2011

The Three Muses Challenge - Angels

Sorry about the slight glitch when the Muses challenge mysteriously appeared on Take a Word!!  I think our luverly Bev may have gone to bed (it's mid-morning Wednesday in my part of the world) so I have taken the liberty of posting her picture for her.  You can check out credits on her blog HERE
So, the theme is ANGELS - any old angel will do!!  Traditional, unconventional, Zetti perhaps, altered art angel.  We can't wait to see them all.

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

The Three Muses Challenge - Tis the Season

This week our theme is "Tis the Season" and my sample picture features my local beach.  It's summer time in my part of the world.  Have fun with the theme and take it in any direction which suits you.
Credits are on my blog HERE

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

THREE MUSES - LAND OF ODD


Hi, it's me Ann, and this week I have challenged you to create at least one ODD BOD to populate the LAND OF ODD.

I'm sure you will all be brimming over with ideas, but just in case you need a little help here is a sample to get your creative juices flowing.

Have fun and come back and show us what you create.

Oh, and if you want to know where I met this extraordinary lady you can find out by popping over to my BLOG for the full story.


Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Three Muses - Steampunk

It always fun to visit the nuts and bolts of steampunk art.   Here we find Miss Steampunk of 2011.   She glides down the runway .... so long as she's kept well oiled.... and looks just great in her metal finery.   Now, I'm settling back to see what steampunkery shows up this week from the very talented artists who visit Three Muses!    Let the fun begin .......

Bev

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

The Three Muses Challenge - "That's Entertainment"


This week our theme is "That's Entertainment".  Have fun and include anything to do with entertainment in your artwork.
My blog can be found HERE

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

THREE MUSES - MAIL ART


Hi, it's me Ann, and this week I have challenged you to create some MAIL ART.  You could choose to make a postcard, decorate an envelope, create a new postage stamp or a mail art collage or something else entirely.  But just in case you need a little help to get started here is a little sample for your inspiration.

All we Three Muses ask is that you show us what you create by posting a link to your entry here.

Have fun.

(You can see credits here on my blog.)



Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Three Muses - Window

In my part of the world the leaves are falling, and the mornings are crisp.  Soon it will be winter, and I'll be like the cardinal......looking to Spring!    I think this style is a hold-over from our Rob Gonsalves challenge at our Digitalmania Flickr site last Friday, but I like to put windows in unexpected places.   I can't wait to see where you've placed your windows this week!

Bev