I'm sure you all have noticed the absence of Marie (Ozstuff) in the last couple of weeks. Marie is recuperating from major surgery. In the interim, Ann and Bev will keep our Three Muses, Take a Word and Digitalmania challenges up and running. We know you join us in sending Marie our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery.

UPDATE: 10/27: Marie is having a long and difficult recovery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.


UPDATE: 12/22/19 Marie's recovery continues. Each step in her progress is to be celebrated. Your healing thoughts are welcome.

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Three Muses - Words in Art

I lpve it when art contains a message.   I'm looking forward to all the words this week!   For credits,  see my BLOG.

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

The Three Muses Challenge - Vintage Bathing Beauty

Our theme this week is "Vintage Bathing Beauty".  This beauty obviously doesn't intend getting her swimsuit wet!!  Have fun.  Show us your old fashioned beach goers!
For credits see HERE

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

STEAMPUNK


This week let's have a little fun with STEAMPUNKERIE, mix a few punky Victorians with a sprinkle of clockwork parts and a big dash of steam and let's get cracking.  I'm sure you will be full of wonderful ideas already but just in case you need a little help here's a little sample for your inspiration to get you going.

All I ask is that you have fun and come back to show us what you create.


If you want to know where you have seen this little lady before or for credits for this piece please click here to pop across to my blog.






Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Three Muses - Umbrella


When I chose this challenge, I had in mind that April meant showers, but it doesn't appear to be raining in this scene.   I just followed where my muse went......and she went out in the field!   For credits, see my blog HERE,

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Three Muses Challenge - SPRING


This week our theme is all about SPRING and what it means to you through your artwork.  For me, it's a distant memory because my seasons are reversed and it is autumn in the southern hemisphere.
Credits for this picture are HERE

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

THREE MUSES - HOUSE TAGS


Hi, it's me Ann, and this week I have chosen HOUSE TAGS as your theme here at the Three Muses.   I hope you are having fun creating one or two, but just in case you need a little help to get you started here is a sample for your inspiration.

Enjoy and show us what you made.

To see two more HOUSE TAGS and for credits for all three pop along to my blog.






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.