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Who is he?

July 12, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Every great creation starts with a single,
hopeful line…

the sketch

“Children see magic because they look for it.
Their imagination knows no bounds, turning the ordinary into extraordinary with just a thought.”
The story starts being illuminated…

Who is he???

“In every child, there is a world of wonder waiting to be discovered,
a spark of magic that can ignite dreams and inspire greatness.”
…questions surface?

Magic Child © Lisa Rivas

Magic Child © Lisa Rivas – wax, watercolor, rice paper, sewn

“In the eyes of a child, there is joy, there is laughter, there is hope, there is trust,
and a chance to shape the future.
Their magic lies in their innocence and boundless belief.”
…and finally discovering who he is!

Transform any space with the enchanting presence of a ‘Magic Child’ cushion.

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“Renala”, a drop-pattern maybe for wallpaper!

September 21, 2022 · 1 Comment

I took a wonderful course offered by Victoria Johnston Design recently,
it was about creating surface designs using different approaches towards Flora.
Flora to me is one of the most awesome beauties and wonders of this world.
It goes from the minute gem of a small seed to the majestic stanz of amazing trees.
Within taking this class I also had the chance of participating briefly,
with the  Breadcrumb Challenge offered by Art2Life on FB and,
created on the spur of the moment a spontaneous tropical splash with acrylic paint on Tagboard.

Here is how it developed,

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3 stages of the Renala Design by Lisa Rivas

and then “Renala” (honoring Grandidier’s baobabs) came about!

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“Renala” a DropPattern ©Lisa Rivas 2022

Known locally as “Renala” = Mother of the Forest, Grandidier’s baobab is probably the best-known of Madagascar’s baobabs. These remarkable and iconic trees symbolise Madagascar’s unique wildlife just as much as its lemurs. Although the number of Grandidier’s baobabs is currently quite high, the species is threatened by a lack of regeneration (the formation of new trees). It’s threatened by the overexploitation of its fruits, seeds and bark, which could be adversely affecting its ability to regenerate.
Read more and Help here: https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/grandidiers-baobab/

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Majestic is out there!

September 18, 2022 · Leave a Comment

This week I went on a trip to the tropics, I visited “Pinterest” for Tropical Flora…
 Visiting Madagascar was one of my favorites, upon admiring the majestic Baobabs.
Baobabs Holding-Hands

Baobabs Holding-Hands

Renala is the local name for the amazing baobab, it means “mother of the forest”
Amazing FLORA is out there!
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“Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it.”
— David Lloyd George

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Ike Flora – an ikebana mandala!

September 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

From one of the briefs of Explore Florals, a course from  Victoria Johnston Create Explore

Was to create something with a “Folk” flare.
This was not that simple. In my research of cultural folk, I wanted something Japanese.
Therefore, my inspiration was to be in the “Ikebana” a type of floral arrangement.

"Ikebana" inspiration

“Ikebana” inspiration

What I liked was the simplicity in design of the “Ikebana”, a similar trait found in Folk Floral designs around the world. A lot of symmetry is used in these designs and the use of primary colors.

So I decided to marry to simple concepts Folk & Ikebana flowers to create a Mandala. I used the effect of the sketch lines from an unfinished Ikebana painting to peek out in the artwork. Additionally this gave the illusion of path lines within a flower garden.

Ike Flora by Lisa Rivas

“Ike Flora”, an Ikebana Mandala! © Lisa Rivas

A mandala is a piece of art comprised of geometric patterns and symbols.
In Sanskrit, mandala translates to mean circle or center.
Mandalas can be your internal balance, your soul and eternity, or something unique. 

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Explore Florals 2-D

September 5, 2022 · Leave a Comment

I have signed-up AGAIN for #exploreflorals by @VictoriaJohnsonDesign from Rome, Italy. It just started! I love the completeness of this course, the briefs are worth their cost in gold!

Explore Florals 2D

A Victoria Johnston Explore Create course

What a challenge! Once again, it has put me outside of my comfort zone, I will be deciding what to explore and I will also connect to other creatives. @victoriajohnson_createexplore

Check it out! Another course is available for registration right now!
Victoria Johnston Create Explore

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