Do not let fear confine your life inside a shell of doubt;
A turtle never moves until his head is sticking out.
~Charles Ghigna
detail of original painting – private collection – Nashville, TN – USA – "Odalisque"
watercolor, wax, rice paper, quilted • 36"H x 54"W • © Lisa Rivas
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Greater than scene is situation. Greater than situation is implication.
Greater than all of these is a single, entire human being, who will never be confined in any frame.
~Eudora Welty
I am glad that I didn’t see this one before I ventured on this challenge…
AMAZING!
Your artwork is amazing. I adore the flowers and wax and color and the e-stamps! Where do I start? I’ll have to come back to visit. – Jeanne in Oregon
Amazing work… as always!
Wow this is beautiful and so unique!! Lovely work!
saw this on face book; very nice!
I really love your technique. This is a beautiful piece with great texture, color and pattern.
Wonderful work.
Gran pieza!
Que tengas un gran año Lisa!!!
So beautiful!
Lisa the multiple readings that can be found in your illustrations are always so beautiful, your work is really unique!!!
I love this illustration.
This is so different from your usual amazing work! I love the colors and feeling it invokes! Happy New Year, dear one!