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Never forget…

May 30, 2011 · 10 Comments

Ah! Never shall the land forget.
How gushed the life-blood of her brave –
~ William Cullen Bryant

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
~ Maya Angelou

Aloe-memorial
Aloe succotrina – digital •  2009 © Lisa Rivas  ~ RAISED TO THEM!

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The sap of the Aloe is effective in the treatment and healing of wounds.

   

Filed In: Cactus & Succulents, Fine Art, Ideas, Illustration

Comments

  1. studio lolo says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:20 am

    A-MAZE-ING!!!!
    This is a stunning piece of art Lisa and a wonderful tribute. I’m breathless at the depth of your talent.
    I hope you’re finding time to replenish yourself 😉
    XX
    HCM!!

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  2. Carol Adamec says

    May 25, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Wow, Lisa, what a beautiful and inventive tribute to honor our military. The layering of symbols with color and form is truly stunning.
    Carol

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  3. soulbrush says

    May 25, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    i hope that none of us ever forget!

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  4. Lisa at Greeenbow says

    May 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    This is a great tribute to the heroes and sheroes. HCM.

    Reply
  5. yoon see says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Yeah, you are so talented Lisa.
    I really stop by for ease and adoring your incredible creations!
    Happy as always, thanks for your gifts in facebook, sorry I haven’t been there for sometimes, will pick them up when I am free:)

    Reply
  6. Margaret Ann says

    May 30, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    This one put me in tears…powerful all around! 🙂

    Reply
  7. marianne says

    June 3, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    beautiful image and thoughts!

    Reply
  8. Margaret Ann says

    May 30, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Good to see this again…Love it even more the second viewing! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Flight Lessons says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    That is beautiful, what a talent.

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Hi Lisa! This is wonderful! <3

    Reply

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