Steampunk...

There are times when I enjoy strolling around the Internet, reading about new things, or looking up pictures of artistic themes and styles that I admire. Steampunk is a design aesthetic that sits within my top 3 favorite artistic means of expression. Interestingly enough, I never ventured into that world like I now wish I had. The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronisms) was a realm I stepped into, dressing and acting the part of period/medieval society (the Italian Renaissance was my period of choice). In retrospect, Steampunk is more my cup of tea...

Coming into play in the 1980's, Steampunk depicts a world where steam is still widely used...in terms of style, a combo of the Victorian era and the 19th century. A blend of fantasy and Sci-Fi, it combines a Victorian ethic with technology (think Verne's' 'Nautilus', or Wells' 'Time Machine').

There is such imagination and beauty at work in some of the imaginative creations Steampunk artisans create. I find the over all aesthetic really spectacular.

I have wanted to design and produce jewelry with a Steampunk 'flavor' for a long time. Looking up related images has sparked the desire again. Maybe the time is ripe...who knows...

I'm adding the "Jasper Morello" short onto the end of this post, as it's a great short piece. Dark and rather disturbing as it progresses, it is a fantastic example of Steampunk animation. Well worth the watch.