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A painting I did for my oncologist's office. (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Aug 17 OP
Wow! So cool! bif Aug 17 #1
Thank you, bif! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #5
❤️. I still get compliments on the shell necklace!!! LakeArenal Aug 17 #2
Awww ... thank you, Lake! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #6
It's beautiful & uplifting! -nt CrispyQ Aug 17 #3
Thank you, CrispyQ! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #7
Wow, a butterfly release. So they breed butterflies? CrispyQ Aug 17 #9
I'm not sure where they get them, Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #10
Beautiful 😍 sheshe2 Aug 17 #4
Thank you sheshe2! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #8
This is beautiful as well as uplifting, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 17 #11
Thank you so much, Peggy! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #12
"" AllaN01Bear Aug 17 #13
Haha TY AllaN01Bear Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #25
Wow. I like! Solly Mack Aug 17 #14
Thank you so much, Solly Mack! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #32
That is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing judesedit Aug 17 #15
Thank you so much judesedit! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #34
Wow, just beautiful. c-rational Aug 17 #16
Thank you so much, c-rational! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #35
What an inspired work of art. Mr.Bill Aug 17 #17
Thank you so much Mr.Bill! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #37
How beautiful! mgardener Aug 17 #18
Thank you, mgardener! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #38
I'm jealous. Can you make one the size of a house? Hermit-The-Prog Aug 17 #19
Thank you Hermit-The-Prog! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #39
That is an awesome work of art. wendyb-NC Aug 17 #20
Thank you so much, Wendyb-NC! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #41
What a beautiful and inspirational painting for patients and their families facing a difficult diagnoses dlk Aug 17 #21
Wow, what a wonderful comment! TY dlk! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #42
It's a beautiful painting dlk Aug 17 #118
Awww! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #119
:) dlk Aug 17 #120
That's beautiful! COL Mustard Aug 17 #22
I sure hope so, thank you COL Mustard! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #43
Beautiful work. yobrault1 Aug 17 #23
Thank you yobrault1! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #45
I love it TexLaProgressive Aug 17 #24
Thank you so much TexLaProgressive! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #48
I don't know nuttin' about prints either TexLaProgressive Aug 17 #100
TY TexLaProgressive and I hope you are doing well Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #109
Recovering from Covid TexLaProgressive Aug 17 #112
Very nice! I'm sure your doctor and their office will love it! Ocelot II Aug 17 #26
I sure hope so, Ocelot! Thank you so much. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #49
Nicely done! Blue Owl Aug 17 #27
Thank you so much, Blue Owl! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #50
Well done. Very professional. brush Aug 17 #28
Thank you so much, brush! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #52
Wonderful! Bayard Aug 17 #29
Thank you so much, Bayard! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #53
So very talented! archiemo Aug 17 #30
Thank you so much, archiemo! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #54
That is beautiful Tweedy Aug 17 #31
That was my goal. ( Hopefully.)Thank you so much Tweedy! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #56
That's beautiful! CaptainTruth Aug 17 #33
Thank you so much, CaptainTruth! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #57
That's very good! Rizen Aug 17 #36
Thank you, Rizen! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #58
I usually don't but I painted this recently. Rizen Aug 17 #75
Wow. That is fabulous. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #94
Beautiful work! That will be wonderful in a doctor's office! Think. Again. Aug 17 #40
I hope they like it there, thank you, Think. Again.! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #59
I am not into art DENVERPOPS Aug 17 #44
Wow, thank you DEMVERPOPS! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #61
Hey DENVERPOPS Aug 17 #122
Beautiful and I love the 3D Butterflies. They certainly add an air of whimsy. Fla Dem Aug 17 #46
Thank you, Fla Dem! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #64
I don't know why,but BattleRow Aug 17 #113
Interesting idea, BattleRow! Thank you! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #114
Thank you! BattleRow Aug 17 #115
How delightful! 3catwoman3 Aug 17 #47
Not really commissioned, Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #66
wonderful DoBW Aug 17 #51
Very good motto to live by, thank you DoBW! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #67
So beautiful and heartwarming... MiHale Aug 17 #55
Thank you, MiHale! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #71
Very cool! Trueblue Texan Aug 17 #60
Thank you so much, Trueblue Texan! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #72
Your painting is so beautiful. The butterflies! lucca18 Aug 17 #62
Yes, it certainly was! A message from the heart, it was. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #74
Dudette! That's amazing! Glamrock Aug 17 #63
Haha you're funny Glamrock! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #76
I haven't sung in so long I might need a couple buckets myself! Glamrock Aug 17 #98
No singing even when you're driving your Blue Meanie?? Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #99
Nah Glamrock Aug 17 #101
Beautiful! Think of all of the people who will enjoy livetohike Aug 17 #65
Thank you so much, livetihike! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #77
Wow! Eliot Rosewater Aug 17 #68
Thank you so much, Eliot Rosewater! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #83
This is transcendent and therapeutic to view Mousetoescamper Aug 17 #69
Thank you so much, Mousetoescamper! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #84
That should help soothe patients' jangled nerves a little bit. calimary Aug 17 #70
You're so right, calimary. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #85
Add a little beauty. These days, it's not just a visual treat. calimary Aug 17 #90
You got it, calimary! There's enough ugliness in the world, for sure. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #95
A restorative uplifting painting of hope. Been there Clouds Passing Aug 17 #73
Thank you, Clouds Passing. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #86
13 years C free. Stay well, Diamond_Dog Clouds Passing Aug 17 #91
17 years for me, I can hardly believe it! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #93
Transformation and hope. StarryNite Aug 17 #78
You got it, StarryNite. Thank you Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #87
Absolutely wonderful!! Srkdqltr Aug 17 #79
Oh gosh, thank you Srkdqltr! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #88
Absolutely wonderful!! Srkdqltr Aug 17 #80
This is so beautiful. MontanaMama Aug 17 #81
Oh thank you so much, MontanaMama. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #89
Beautifully painted! MLAA Aug 17 #82
Thank you so much, MLAA! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #92
Stunning gademocrat7 Aug 17 #96
Thank you, and thank you, gademocrat! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #97
Very nice! Soothing too. underpants Aug 17 #102
Thank you so much underpants! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #104
Beautiful Duncanpup Aug 17 #103
Thank you so much Duncanpup! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #105
Girl w/butterflies bromeando Aug 17 #106
What a beautiful painting .❤️💕 Naio Aug 17 #107
Than you so much, Naio! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #108
So Beautiful! Duppers Aug 17 #110
Wow, thank you, Duppers! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #111
Love this!!! It's the 3D is samplegirl Aug 17 #116
Aww Thank you samplegirl! Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #117
You're so talented. YOur doctor will love the painting. n/t iluvtennis Aug 17 #121
I sure hope so, iluvtennis. Diamond_Dog Aug 18 #124
Gorgeous. Full of hope and beauty. summer_in_TX Aug 17 #123
Thank you so much, summer in TX! Diamond_Dog Aug 18 #125
It's a lovely piece, Diamond Dog! True Dough Aug 18 #126
Thank you so much, True Dough! Diamond_Dog Aug 18 #127
Beautiful! I love it. ellemb Aug 18 #128
Thank you so much, ellemb! Diamond_Dog Aug 18 #129
So wonderful, ❤️👏👏👏👏👏 and what a thoughtful gift! And f*ck cancer! LiberalLoner Aug 29 #130
Congratulations, LiberalLoner! Diamond_Dog Aug 29 #131
❤️❤️❤️ LiberalLoner Aug 29 #132

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
7. Thank you, CrispyQ!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 10:55 AM
Aug 17

I was trying for “uplifting”.

Our doctors’ group used to sponsor a butterfly release every summer, so that is what gave me the idea for this.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
10. I'm not sure where they get them,
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 11:01 AM
Aug 17

But every participant was given a little box with a live butterfly inside. We’d all go outside and on the count of three open the boxes and see all the butterflies take off up into the sky. Usually there were about a hundred of us there, so it was a very cool thing to see. They’d make an afternoon out of it for us with entertainment and food. It was very nice.

CaliforniaPeggy

(151,907 posts)
11. This is beautiful as well as uplifting, my dear Diamond_Dog!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 11:30 AM
Aug 17

Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.

I am sure your oncologist will love this work!

Mr.Bill

(24,753 posts)
17. What an inspired work of art.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 11:54 AM
Aug 17

I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.

Are those real butterflies?

Hermit-The-Prog

(36,562 posts)
19. I'm jealous. Can you make one the size of a house?
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 12:06 PM
Aug 17

As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.

Thank you for sharing!

dlk

(12,309 posts)
21. What a beautiful and inspirational painting for patients and their families facing a difficult diagnoses
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 12:10 PM
Aug 17

You have a gift.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
48. Thank you so much TexLaProgressive!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:01 PM
Aug 17

I’m just a hobbyist so don’t know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!

TexLaProgressive

(12,275 posts)
100. I don't know nuttin' about prints either
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 02:36 PM
Aug 17

But it is lovely and one can hope. My oncologist is part of a clinic. I could see it in the infusion room. Anyway keep painting oh the 3D futterbys (I came up with that yesterday watching a butterfly) is marvelous.

I am not a creator but do enjoy the creativity of others.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
94. Wow. That is fabulous.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 02:14 PM
Aug 17

It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!

DENVERPOPS

(9,873 posts)
44. I am not into art
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 12:59 PM
Aug 17

But that is not only ORIGINAL, but it is absolutely STUNNING......

It reminds me of the style of one of the famous artists, but being ignorant, I can't remember which one....

You need to do more and sell them..........Personally rewarding, and financially rewarding at the same time.

Keep it up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
61. Wow, thank you DEMVERPOPS!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:14 PM
Aug 17

Maybe one of these days … I’m just a hobbyist right now … it takes me a long time to finish something and I just enjoy the process of it all.

Someone else told me it reminded them of the Impressionist style, which wasn’t my goal, but that was so flattering. I can’t begin to think I’ll ever be in that club.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
64. Thank you, Fla Dem!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:19 PM
Aug 17

Butterflies emerging from a chrysalis are a sort of a symbol of the cancer patient being cured, so I wanted to incorporate that concept somehow. I am glad you like it.

BattleRow

(1,148 posts)
113. I don't know why,but
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 05:28 PM
Aug 17

upon seeing your exquisite piece,I immediately thought..wow, how great would it be to have Kamala releasing the butterflies...signifying the release of hope and transformation.

Of course,I understand that wouldn't be appropriate to modify your painting,but something similar could be memorable.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
66. Not really commissioned,
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:24 PM
Aug 17

But at my last checkup a year ago, we got to talking about the new office the practice moved into and all the blank walls, and my Doc mentioned if I painted something she’d be happy to hang it up. Do anything, she said. Thank You 3catwoman3!

MiHale

(10,691 posts)
55. So beautiful and heartwarming...
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:06 PM
Aug 17

My first thought, feeling actually, was my daughter playing in the field in back of our house. Took me right back there.
Thank you.

livetohike

(22,893 posts)
65. Beautiful! Think of all of the people who will enjoy
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:22 PM
Aug 17

this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
77. Thank you so much, livetihike!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:36 PM
Aug 17

It will be my honor and pleasure to lift the spirits of even one person.

Hope all is OK on your end ….

Mousetoescamper

(5,014 posts)
69. This is transcendent and therapeutic to view
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:27 PM
Aug 17

Congratulations, Diamond!

May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!



calimary

(84,133 posts)
70. That should help soothe patients' jangled nerves a little bit.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:28 PM
Aug 17

Doctors’ offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
85. You're so right, calimary.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:55 PM
Aug 17

I remember what a zombie I was when I first entered that place with a brand new cancer diagnosis. I wanted to create something uplifting or at the very least, a distraction.

Thank you so much!

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
86. Thank you, Clouds Passing.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 01:57 PM
Aug 17

So you know how it feels, I know, myself, I was probably a zombie for at least a month. Thank you and hope you are doing OK.

I love your screen name.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
89. Oh thank you so much, MontanaMama.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 02:03 PM
Aug 17

It’s always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil’ ol’ me made.

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
111. Wow, thank you, Duppers!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 03:59 PM
Aug 17

I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!

samplegirl

(12,029 posts)
116. Love this!!! It's the 3D is
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 07:49 PM
Aug 17

Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
117. Aww Thank you samplegirl!
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 07:52 PM
Aug 17

Been such a crazy summer I haven’t had much time to paint at all! It’s frustrating!

summer_in_TX

(3,166 posts)
123. Gorgeous. Full of hope and beauty.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 11:57 PM
Aug 17

It makes me so happy to think of all the people who will go into your oncologist's office, very likely in a state of fear and feeling down. Then they'll see this. What a gift!

Diamond_Dog

(34,504 posts)
125. Thank you so much, summer in TX!
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 07:54 AM
Aug 18

I remember how I felt when I first walked in those doors and wanted to create something comforting for patients to look at. Thank you for your kind words!

LiberalLoner

(10,083 posts)
130. So wonderful, ❤️👏👏👏👏👏 and what a thoughtful gift! And f*ck cancer!
Thu Aug 29, 2024, 09:31 AM
Aug 29

P.S. my first mammogram after surgery and cancer shows no evidence of disease! As far as we know, I am cancer free.

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