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IF • Focus

January 30, 2010 · 9 Comments

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest.
I do not judge the universe. ~Dalai Lama

Focused
original painting –
corporate collection – Memphis, TN  – USA – “Breakfast in Bed”
watercolor, wax, rice paper, quilted • 38″H x 48″W • © Lisa Rivas

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The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear. ~Brian Tracy

   

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Comments

  1. Indigene says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Beautiful quote and amazing work! Happy weekend, Lisa!

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  2. Wrenaissance Art says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Beautiful still life. Great variety of texture.

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  3. valelrie lorimer says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    this is a gorgeous piece! Great work.

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  4. studio lolo says

    January 30, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    oh dear Lisa, I truly believe this has become my favorite!
    Just beautiful, including your always great choice of quotes 😉
    XX

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  5. messy_fish says

    January 30, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    brilliant! I love the quote too…(needed to hear that one today)

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  6. Ronni says

    January 31, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    amazing colors — so rich and deep. I love the perspective also.

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  7. Laurel says

    January 31, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    I love the colors and the quote is wonderful!

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  8. Lisa says

    February 1, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Your combination of patterns and colour in all of your work is inspirational!

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  9. Joan Carver says

    September 24, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    BEAUTIFUL WORK!! Beautiful and Inspiring quotes too. Lovely, BLOG!!! Joan

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