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I did not lose myself all at once.
I rubbed out my face over the years
washing away my pain,
the same way carvings on stone
are worn down by water.
Amy Tan
watercolor, wax, rice paper, quilted - 36"H x 72"W - artist collection - © Lisa Rivas - "Past Periods"
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In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel "burnout" setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective. Dalai Lama
The painting and the words touch me. I have many past lives myself. :)
Posted by: Sharon | July 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM
So lovely and I feel the melody here.
Loving the cool faces too!
Lisa, you are so clever!
Posted by: yoon see | July 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Beautiful designs!
Posted by: phoenix insurance | July 12, 2009 at 02:08 PM
So true... such a lovely image!
Posted by: Roberta Baird | July 01, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Wow, just when I think you've gone over the top, you continue to amaze me! Beautiful piece
Posted by: Indigene | June 29, 2009 at 11:09 PM
wow! magical piece! awesome!
Posted by: emila yusof | June 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM
This is lovely and mesmerizing. Beautiful.
Posted by: voz | June 28, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Magic piece ....so much details and wonder....great work as always!!!
Hugs
Diana
Posted by: Diana Evans | June 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM
you always capture the essence of the word :) beautiful and love the quote!
Posted by: valgalart | June 28, 2009 at 12:54 PM
i don't know what to say (again). perfection.
Posted by: soulbrush | June 28, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Hmmmmm all of those eyes looking for themselves. An interesting piece.
Posted by: Lisa at Greeenbow | June 27, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Beautiful work, so much to see everywhere!
Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: marianne | June 27, 2009 at 03:48 PM