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Related: About this forumA painting I did for my oncologist's office.
I included a closeup of the butterflies, which are 3-dimensional. I will give it to her when I go for my checkup next month.
18 x 24. Acrylic on stretched canvas.
bif
(23,889 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,745 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
(38,138 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)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.
CrispyQ
(38,138 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)But every participant was given a little box with a live butterfly inside. Wed 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. Theyd make an afternoon out of it for us with entertainment and food. It was very nice.
sheshe2
(87,187 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(151,907 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
(22,981 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Solly Mack
(92,481 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)judesedit
(4,509 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)c-rational
(2,858 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Love your screen name.
Mr.Bill
(24,753 posts)I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.
Are those real butterflies?
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(1,887 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Im doing great, cancer free for over a decade now.
Hermit-The-Prog
(36,562 posts)As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.
Thank you for sharing!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(3,762 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)dlk
(12,309 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)dlk
(12,309 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.
COL Mustard
(6,861 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet .
yobrault1
(153 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,275 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,275 posts)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)TexLaProgressive
(12,275 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(120,448 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Blue Owl
(54,604 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)brush
(57,259 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Bayard
(24,145 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)archiemo
(496 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Tweedy
(1,096 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,184 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Rizen
(801 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(801 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!
Think. Again.
(17,324 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)DENVERPOPS
(9,873 posts)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)Maybe one of these days
Im 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 wasnt my goal, but that was so flattering. I cant begin to think Ill ever be in that club.
DENVERPOPS
(9,873 posts)that work piece overwhelmed me Double D
Fla Dem
(25,628 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)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)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)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 06:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
(1,148 posts)3catwoman3
(25,378 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)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 shed be happy to hang it up. Do anything, she said. Thank You 3catwoman3!
DoBW
(1,989 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)MiHale
(10,691 posts)My first thought, feeling actually, was my daughter playing in the field in back of our house. Took me right back there.
Thank you.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(2,899 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,302 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(11,994 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Were even cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
(11,994 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(22,893 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)It will be my honor and pleasure to lift the spirits of even one person.
Hope all is OK on your end
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Eliot Rosewater
(32,528 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Mousetoescamper
(5,014 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(84,133 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)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!
calimary
(84,133 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Clouds Passing
(2,072 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)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.
Clouds Passing
(2,072 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(10,757 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(7,610 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Srkdqltr
(7,610 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(23,988 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(18,570 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,146 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(186,406 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Duncanpup
(13,657 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(69 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(184 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Duppers
(28,243 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(12,029 posts)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)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(20,782 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,166 posts)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)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!
True Dough
(20,086 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)ellemb
(87 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)LiberalLoner
(10,083 posts)P.S. my first mammogram after surgery and cancer shows no evidence of disease! As far as we know, I am cancer free.
Diamond_Dog
(34,504 posts)Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!