There’s no denying it. Steampunk is big. After enjoying at least a dozen years of mainstream popularity, the demand for steampunk only appears to be increasing. I often see proof of this not only in a multitude of new steampunk fictional releases and Mixed Media supplies but also in the search data from my Etsy shop.

So, it seemed like the perfect time to create another steampunk canvas and this one is appropriately named Someone Say Steampunk?. I’m not one who gets into the floating legs or hollow eyed doll faces one often sees in steampunk art; I prefer to concentrate instead on the industrial and Victorian aspects of this fascinating science fantasy sub-genre.

On a 12″ x 9″ stretched canvas, the depth of this piece is 1.5″. The background has multiple coats and spritzes of paint with stenciled textured designs and pieces of bias tape providing additional dimension. Embossed stamp designs add yet another element before the piece is further defined by multiple layers of embellishments.

Metallic paint is hard to capture in photographs. Even after photographing Someone Say Steampunk? three times in three different light settings, I still failed to capture its true colors in a full on shot. The picture at the top of the page is very close but the colors are actually a combination of all these pictures as the lighting changes slightly as you turn the picture one way and then another.

The vintage elements in Someone Say Steampunk? include rhinestone buttons, various other buttons, seed beaded necklace segments, a chandelier piece, lace, and chain. Newer pieces provide its pure steampunk look with such items as a propeller, a high-wheeler bicycle, clock, riveted heart, gears, word plaque, Victorian hand, winged heart, crown, and blackbird. Also you’ll find flower cabochons, bark, and many assorted metal embellishments and beads.

I suggest hanging as is (utilizing canvas framework) but will include a sawtooth hanger for installation in case you desire a separate hanger. Although I prefer the no-frame look, this is ready for framing. I occasionally frame an  Assemblage Art piece and the end result can be stunning.

Dimensions: 12″ x 9″ x 1.50″

Original article updated Nov, 2017 to include current status – SOLD

All Assemblage Art pieces sold at Art Creations by Vicky are original works from artist Vicky Hensley.