eyes fluttering
out on a string
dilated pupils
frozen stare
chattering teeth
submersed in fear
deep anxiety
sidelong glance
a sweet fakery
peeking just so
in gray shadows
nerve racking
hung in suspense
between whispers
sweating bullets
racing palpitations
uncertain drama
skeptical illusions
shaking knees
resounding tics
blinking lights
among the folds
drowning gasps
and swept tears
original painting – artist collection / available – Nashville, TN – USA • "Into Focus"
• watercolor, wax, ricepaper, glazed • 36" H x 72" W • © Lisa Rivas
If someone has nerves of steel, they don't get frightened when other people do.
hi there, never seen you before, just caught your comment on teri’s blog for cactus monday…this art is just ‘up my street’. love it, so happy IMT and come and join us on cactus monday (and we do a ‘blooming tuesday’ every week as well). Just draw and post it and tell teri and we other cactuteers will welcome you pronto.
I’m drawn to this. Compelling colors and mysterious composition. I’m having a hard time deciding what exactly it is about (besides irrational fear.)
Wow! Flying Colors. You did it again!
This was so well executed.
Excellent masterpiece.
So many colors & details in this piece.
I wonder you took how long to finish it?
Loving them…
So great…I love the light worked miracle here into focus.
I think “Into Focus” should be exhibited not just in the Art Gallery but in the Art Museum too.
Great image, great writing! Made me look and look. Best,
Carol
Beautiful rich colours.
I wish I could see your work for real as I am sure I am missing some of the beauty of the texture.
I am fascinated by your materials. How thick is the ricepaper?
Thank you for your comment Doda!
The ricepaper I use is called Okawara, it is about 50 grm paper and measures 36″ x 72″
More info here:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Watercolor
Very flexible and resilient it withstands many layers of watercolor.
In my case there are about 15 layers.
Have a great day 🙂