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IF • poof!

August 1, 2008 · 13 Comments

They huffed and puffed! Then Poof! This is what occurred…

Worldwinds, watercolor - ©Lisa Rivas

original painting – private collection – Silicon Valley, CA – USA • “Worldwinds” 
• watercolor, wax, ricepaper and then quilted! • 36″H x 60″W • © Lisa Rivas
Don’t let your dreams go up in smoke – practice fire safety. Author Unknown

Fire and gunpowder do not sleep together. Proverb

   

Filed In: Fine Art, Illustration, Pattern

Comments

  1. willie says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:05 am

    That is much prettier than the little piggy story I remember… 🙂

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  2. Connie Martin says

    August 1, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Your colours and how you fill the page are, as always, brilliant, in both meanings of the word! Cheering.

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  3. valgalart says

    August 1, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Simply incredible! This is great for the theme 🙂

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  4. Katie White says

    August 1, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    Very cool image. Love the creativeness.

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  5. Son of Incogneato says

    August 1, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Your work never ceases to amaze me. The colors and tones are fantastic. Magical!
    Cheers!
    Son

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  6. indigene says

    August 1, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    How intricate and lovely! It would make a cool postcard!
    http://www.indigeneartforms.blogspot.com

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  7. Vanessa Brantley-Newton says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. I got the better surprise when I came to see your blog. IT’S JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! WOW!!! You are some talented lady. I really dig your work. It makes me smile. Your color palettes are out of this world amazing! I wish you all the very best in your wonderful craft. I just can’t stop saying it. It’s AMAZING!!! You should be so proud of yourself and thanks so much for sharing. I will be coming back for more of this wonderful goodness that’s for sure. Thanks again.
    Vanessa

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  8. Bella Sinclair says

    August 2, 2008 at 1:34 am

    Oh, WOW, Lisa! This is truly beautiful! I love the way your use such intricate detail and colors in your work. I’d love to see this one in person. Quilted??? How?! Wow!!

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  9. linda sarah says

    August 2, 2008 at 10:55 am

    I love this picture so much!! WOW!!! It just sings and dances with music and color and magic – these huffing and puffing winds are amazing – and the tiny beautiful details, the distant buildings and flowers and curls – truly wonderful:-)

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  10. Vanessa Brantley-Newton says

    August 3, 2008 at 7:11 am

    Of course you made since. Thanks for the pat on the head and back. I really need it. I totally agree with everything you said.
    Thanks again.

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  11. Sandra says

    August 3, 2008 at 8:24 am

    What a wonderful, imaginative illustration! It is very beautiful.

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  12. kathys says

    August 3, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Oh, this is just gorgeous! I could look at it all day. It reminds me of an article I read about twin sisters who work in tandem creating paintings in the style of Indian miniatures with political/social messages. I love that you quilt many (or all?) of your pieces—it adds an extra depth of texture. I always love to see your posts 🙂

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  13. Nancy Lefko says

    August 3, 2008 at 9:46 am

    all this and quilted too ??? you’re amazing !!
    thanks for the welcome back 🙂

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