The Three Muses is one of the most fun challenge blogs in Blogland (IMHO!). Anything goes, every week and they have such a great sense of fun that it’s a real pleasure to take part. I try not to miss it!!
This week’s challenge is “Wings on Things”… I’ve made this digital collage, using winged inchies that I made for a recent swap. These little guys are on a really grungy background and I hand-drew their little faces, so that’s a bit wacky for the start. In truth, putting them in was easy compared to the hassle I was having with my Photoshop brushes and layers, but it all turned out okay in the end.
My fave “angel” is the one flying out of the skull’s nose – well, it would be, wouldn’t it? Lol! Credit to Silvia at Graphic Illustrations for the original background and brushes.
And I think this was one of the first Jimmy Cagney films I ever watched – reputed to be his finest performance! 🙂
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Sandy
/ August 19, 2009Oh wow this is magical.
Really wonderful.
Marie
/ August 19, 2009Sorry, I have to say this. Can’t help myself. The little guy coming out of skull’s nose …. his name s’not Snot is it? I can only imagine how difficult it must be to make these tiny inchies. I love how you have placed them in wing-ed flying mode against the sinister skull. What an imagination!! S’not easy being creative but you have nailed it. Great work, Rosie.
AliMayes
/ August 19, 2009Fantastic! I love your little inchies flying in formation like the Red Arrows :o)
Ali xx
Bev
/ August 19, 2009I have to admit I looked at this lovely background forEVER before I finally found the skull! It’s like one of those optical illusion thingies! Anyway, it’s a gorgeously artistic and creative piece, Rosie. Thanks for playing along with our challenge!
femmy
/ August 19, 2009Rosie, this is fantastic!!!
Terri@Pringle Hill
/ August 19, 2009A lot of art in a tiny space! Awesome! Hugs, Terri
taluula
/ August 19, 2009Rosie I am in AWE, such meticulous and beautiful work. Kudos and a very low bow.
Martina
/ August 19, 2009Stunning piece, Rosie.
Looks fantastic.
Betty
/ August 19, 2009Love your digital collage,great work.
Rian
/ August 19, 2009I also had to look twice Rosie before i saw the Skull. When i’m honest ( I always try to be that) i read it by the comment of Bev.
Then i went back to your image and YESS , then i discovered it.
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But isn’t is enjoying to play with brushes ?
You mixed them so well together on a beautiful background and that cute guys !!
Lori Saul
/ August 19, 2009Fun and creative piece Rosie really enjoyed viewing up close and discovering!
Tumble Fish Studio
/ August 19, 2009Darn! My internet crashed while writing this the first time so I hope I’m not doubling up here . . .
How lovely! Those little tiny faces are darling! And those gold wings – who wouldn’t dream of flitting about with gold wings? Lovely I say!
Thank you for your sweet visit. I really appreciated what you wrote. I’m off to explore your beautiful blog a bit more!
marsha
Willy
/ August 19, 2009Fabulous and funny collage, Rosie!
Luisa Migon
/ August 19, 2009Perfect!!! :O)
Faye
/ August 19, 2009What a fun piece, Rosie. In spite of fussing with PS, your angels and background came out wonderfully well. Love the tiny gold wings.
Gayle Page-Robak
/ August 19, 2009Gorgeous, Rosie…beautifully created. Hugs, Gayle
Rian
/ August 19, 2009I use photoshop CS4 Rosie.
Maye i give you a tip ?
How to use a quickmask you can read on my tutorial on my blog.
Just click in my sidebar “Labels” on tutorials and there you can find it . (scrol down at saterday 18 april 2009)
When you enlarge it , it’s easier to read.
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Abbout the lasso tool. Thats NOT my favorite !
I’ts so difficult and you need a steady hand.
To cut out images out of a background i mostly use a PATH.
I wrote also a tutorial HOW to do that. You can find that just ABOVE the quickmask tut.
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Both need a little practice Rosie but please believe me.
When you know these two things, Photoshop becomes simple to learn.
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Succes and if you have any questions…..just ask. Oke ??
ByeBye
JudyNZ
/ August 20, 2009What a delightful background, Rosie, you’re doing marvellously with your digi art, love the fun angels!
Linda
/ August 20, 2009This is sooo fun!!
Linda