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IF • Fierce

June 27, 2008 · 14 Comments

These birds are furiously eager in their “fierce competition” for water at this oasis.

Oasis © Lisa Rivas

original painting – private collection – Weston, FL – USA • “Oasis”
• watercolor, wax, ricepaper, quilted • 36″H x 36″W • © Lisa Rivas
Fierce extremes in their continuances will not feed themselves.
William Shakespeare

   

Filed In: Fine Art, Illustration, Pattern

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  1. AscenderRisesAbove says

    June 27, 2008 at 9:42 am

    my first time here. lovely work throughout; varied techniques; enjoyed my stay.

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  2. k*smith says

    June 27, 2008 at 11:45 am

    Your work is beautiful!

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  3. indigene says

    June 27, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Beautiful composition. It has a peaceful feel to it, even with the birds acting fierce. You do have some lovely work!
    http://www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

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  4. valgalart says

    June 27, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    i love this 🙂

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  5. Nancy Lefko says

    June 27, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    so very lovely….
    you always have something splendid to share….

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  6. Valaine says

    June 28, 2008 at 1:52 am

    Great work! I love all the details and the quilting.

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  7. snappingtwig says

    June 28, 2008 at 8:11 am

    such a treat to visit here today……..
    been moving and was harder to say hello
    this work is so inspiring and makes me want to get busy ……….

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  8. Sandra says

    June 29, 2008 at 2:43 am

    Love the colours in this Lisa. How did you quilt paper?

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  9. johanna says

    June 30, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    oh wow! that’s truly beautiful!

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  10. Alina says

    June 30, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    Stunning!!

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  11. carra says

    July 1, 2008 at 2:41 am

    It’s nice to see that fierce can also be quite beautiful. Great illo!

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  12. linda sarah says

    July 1, 2008 at 10:48 am

    This is so beautiful – I really love it! The birds are magical and splendid – wonderful work!

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  13. Bobo's slave says

    July 2, 2008 at 1:35 am

    Great combination! Beautiful colors, textures! Love the quilt effect, extraordinary piece!

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  14. tsu-mina says

    July 2, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    really really nice and great colours!

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