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IF • Idle

July 25, 2009 · 6 Comments

The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest. ~Albert Einstein
Idle

watercolor, wax, rice paper (detail) – artist collection – © Lisa Rivas – "Chimerical"

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A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
Kahlil Gibran

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  1. Nancy Lefko says

    July 25, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    great piece Lisa…you are in my treasury too 🙂
    https://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=62166

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  2. Lisa at Greeenbow says

    July 25, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    I love the quotes. The picture is so colorful and doesn’t make me think the lady is ever idle except when she is in the tub.

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  3. TMartin says

    July 27, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Wonderful wonderful–there’s so much going on it this picture. THis woman’s world (both inner and outer) is so alive.

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  4. Diana Evans says

    July 28, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    wonderful work!!!! I love this Lisa!!! you always create magic!!!

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  5. Kim S says

    July 29, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Wow, interesting style. I love the colors. Very whimsical.

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  6. yoon see says

    August 12, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Love the spontaneous drifting act….of an idle day!
    Very beautiful! Loving the sweet bubbles!

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