A wise old owl sat in an oak;
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke the more he heard;
Why aren't we like that wise old bird?
Edward Hersey Richards (b. 1874)
original painting – artist collection – Nashville, TN – USA – "Atonement"
• watercolor, wax, ricepaper, then quilted! • 38"H x 60"W • © Lisa Rivas
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom.
One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
Sandra Carey
fantastic art and words,so glad you’ll be joining us on cactus monday!
Great question and wonderful illo!
Lisa, its Cactus Monday 🙂
I love the colors and textures!! Your avatar is fabulous too!!!!
wow wow wow Lisa! This is beautiful and powerful.
Amazing composition!
Congratulations, regards!
Rui Sousa
how beautiful is your art!!! so powerful, full of sense… brava! ;]]] thank u!
That is a genius poem. 🙂
Okay, I know you’ve heard it all before, but this is amazing! I love her expression, the colors and the combination of textures! Wow!
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Unique style in a mystery world, brilliant!
and nice poems,Thanks!
Ooooh, very haunting and intriguing. Love it! And I’m smiling at your beautiful eggplants, too. That’s what I seek right now, balance.
You are right Lisa,
we all need to be like the old bird, be a good observer & listener.
I always have problem with this, I am gladful that I acknowledge my weakness on this. I slowly gather info and be more observance too. I am still learning to be a better person.
Thanks for your sharing and good reminder Lisa.
Your “Wise” piece is full of wisdom, the colours and the textures have set a sentimental and calm mood here, allowing us to stop by longer for a ponder.
It’s a choice for knowledge or wisdom.
I just hope that both are with us, so that we could make a comfortable living and celebrate a true happiness both on earth & heavenly:)
Gorgeous painting! Somehow, I feel the sadness of the lady!
Brilliant work.. Very inspiring and wise words.. I am going write them in my art journal !
Ohhh, Lisa, this is so beautiful – and so full of thoughts and feelings and just the most beautiful colors – lovely, strong and richly inspiring work…