Sometimes in our confusion, we see not the world as it is,
but the world though eyes blurred by the mind. ~ author unknown
but the world though eyes blurred by the mind. ~ author unknown
original painting – private collection – Memphis, TN – USA – "Fata Morgana"
watercolor, wax, rice paper, quilted • 36"H x 40"W • © Lisa Rivas
watercolor, wax, rice paper, quilted • 36"H x 40"W • © Lisa Rivas
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A "fata morgana", Italian translation of Morgan le Fay, the fairy shape-shifting half-sister of King Arthur, is a mirage, an optical phenomenon which results from a temperature inversion.
Oh wow, it’s beautiful Lisa!!! A perfect choice for the theme word.
very cool! interesting quote too!
OMG!!! =o
that’s terrific!!
I have been saying it all morning…Life is a blur. Nice IF.
The design and colors are amazing!
Wow! Your work is so lovely! I shall be back for more! 🙂
Wonderful image!!
Thank you, you made my day again Lisa:)
Happy days and thanks for all the nice gifts that you sent me:)
That’s a very interesting fact about Fata Morgana, but I’m even more dazzled by the colors and motion in this piece. If this is blurry, then I don’t want to see clearly ever again. Beautiful!
you have been having some great fun since I last stopped by your blog!wonderful.
so fascinating–the origin of Fata Morgana. Along with your art, you have wealth of insight–compelling quotations and info—-thanks, Lisa!
Beautiful – Arthur’s castle in the sky as seen by Morgan le Fay. I keep trying to fit it together, but it already is. No mirage here.