Archive for the ‘Decor’ Category

Taxidermy: An Introduction via the Modern Artisans

Jul
30

For months now, I have been promising the readers of Steampunk Chicago a post on taxidermy. Doing my own independent study on the subject, I found myself overwhelmed with history, techniques, artists, ethics and hundreds of amazing pieces of work. During the early summer, I became the owner of my first piece: a simple yet [...]

Music Video Shoots, Art Shows, and Conventions Abound for the Chicago Steampunker!

Jun
23

It’s that time again.  Temperatures floating around 90 degrees and then falling to a chilly 75 as apocalyptic thunderstorms roll through.  Every other day you have to come up with another way to get from point A to point B because of a street fair with a $5 cover charge.  And to top it off, [...]

Curtis Eller, Sepia-Tone Americana. Cristina Beller brings some Steampunk to Horrorbles

May
22

By Prof. Joseph F. Mason The Uncommon Curtis Eller I had the pleasure of attending the Curtis Eller show at Uncommon Ground last Thursday.  The first thing to strike me was that this energetic man reminded me of somebody, initially I thought it might be Jim Carrey, but Carrey is too hammy and rubber-faced.  It [...]

Steampunk Home for those with Large Imaginations and Budgets.

Jan
12

For the homebuilder or lover of antiquities, only one thing matters. Your home. The Steampunk Workshop visits a steampunked home.