This just really was overwhelming. I haven't even moved the paint to my office yet. I have them all lined up on my dining room table. I guess I just need to walk by them so I don't have to pinch myself. This really happened.

was going to donate them. I think she tricked me.

forum but she deserves the greatest page!

I'm still

And thank you dear samplegirl for sharing this with us.

all this.

Just reading this.. I'm all Verklempt. Acts of Human Kindness does that. 💙

I have fed, worked for for free and never showed me any appreciation.
This just renewed my faith in the goodness of people.

Would love to have friends like this!

Of people. I'm struggling living in Ohio.
Even the people that run as democrats are republicans.

I know how it is wanting to paint and not being able to afford the supplied.

I've always been able to come up with ways to make my own psint and to find materials to paint on. Using eggs and dried out tempera paints makes a good paint and using primed wood, cotton fabric or masonite a good surface. But nothing beats the feel of really good paper and the vivid look of good paints.

Enjoy your bounty. Hope to see some more wonderful paintings from you.

And I would buy a little as I
Learned and went. Now I paint to be able to afford picture frames and the paper and paint and lucky me. I'm able to sell a few now and again, which helps me out immensely.

It gives us ALL hope - for a future we all share. A future which should make us proud, not shamed. Encouraged, not discouraged.

... what is your preferred medium?

On edit: Ah, I see it is watercolor. That's my favorite, too.

and love sharing it on D.U.

... how to post images, I'll show some of mine.

with that.

... I've had suggestions before, but the apps that were recommended weren't especially helpful. I used to post cartoons and rants under the auspices of World News Trust, but that was a decade ago. My 78-year-old brainpan ain't got quite the memory reserves it once had.
I'll welcome your help.

such as this that are still out there. My boss is one of them. I occasionally run into them and it's always a pleasant surprise to meet them.

I'll bet you are completely blown away!

This whole last few weeks have been hard.
It was very nice to feel the joy in crying!

Sorry to hear you've been struggling. I think we all have in our own way.

but they are the very best. your story left me verklempt.

Thank you Liberal Loner

that is just beautiful, Liberal Loner has a heart of gold, just so nice when people can be decent to each other especially in the time we are in right now.

for reminding me how lucky I am to just be here with all of you

And here's hoping that joy comes back to you threefold, Liberal Loner.

Thanks to you for the beautiful watercolors you share with us and to Liberal Loner for such a generous act of kindness.

We need more people in the world just like her!

Glad I am that my small gift of gently used supplies will go to good use! Your paintings are so beautiful and give us all so much joy to see, I hope you will always keep painting!

Thank you again so much dear friend! 💙💙💙💙

Because I have my mammogram tomorrow morning and I didn’t sleep, am feeling that anxiety people feel once they’ve had cancer, it’s too easy to get scared of what the news might be. So I was fighting the blues today and your kind words and the kind words of everyone here on DU have lifted my spirits more than I can say.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

And everyone, if you haven’t already, please go look up Samples work on the artist forum, you will be enchanted and amazed by her beautiful art!

Watercolor is by far the most difficult medium to master, but she is brilliant in it!

...when we get to enjoy all the new paintings samplegirl will be able to create. She is a very talented artist.

Here's hoping for good news from you after the mammogram.

I often have crappy results and have to get a second one - very nerve-wracking.

I had to wait for an ultrasound. Boy was my anxiety off the charts.

I wonder if that is a common thing after cancer and reconstruction?

It sure is a relief when they say no cancer, isn’t it?

💙💙💙

First images, they called me back for more mammogram images on the left side, where the cancer had been removed.

Then I got even more worried as the radiologist looked at those images, and said, we need an ultrasound, we will try to fit you in between other patients.

So I sat there for about an hour getting increasingly worried and pessimistic the cancer had returned.

I had to talk to myself very sternly to keep from crying. I felt sick to my stomach from worry and I wished I had a soda or something to calm my tummy. I asked my Mom in heaven to wait with me for the results and help me be strong and accept whatever the results were. I think she did come stay near me, in spirit.

But thank goodness, I got very lucky and my wonderful friend Betts prayed for me, and I am cancer free!

Betts is such a wonderful person, she takes care of all the people around her when they get cancer or need help, and never asks anything from anyone.

We are so lucky to have her here on DU! 💙💙💙💙💙

Whether it's cancer or some other serious life threating situation. All the best to you in the coming years.

by each and everyone of us. All positive thoughts.
And prayers.

People around you, when they had cancer.

It’s a rare person who wakes up every day and says, I am going to work today and every day to help others who need help.

You are a precious and rare soul. I hope so much life will be good to you for all the rest of your days!

💙💙💙💙💙

nourish the joy of the giver as much as the given.

What a beautiful and generous act of kindness by LiberalLoner! Your post just made my day!

I've had weeks of anxiety and it's good to know that
There are so many people who also
have the uncanny ways of knowing when your struggling. Painting brings me peace.

I certainly can attest to every word you've written here today as there really are so many wonderful who have helped and continue to help as I speak. All anonymously, each gift so deeply moving, so profoundly impactful and so lovingly sent.
To all of you, thanks from another overwhelmed with gratitude DU member.

Rec

I really needed to see this today. Thank you for making June 24th so lovely a day.

Your paintings give me joy and put a smile on my face when I open your posts, samplegirl. I look forward to your next gift to all of us here.

Let your canvas sing.

Not sure how she was able to get your address or real name to send it to you, but she did.

There are so many incredible people out there, helping others in any way the can, it amazes me.

One thing I have definitely noticed, is that the good/great people have become even greater these past few years,
While the mean ones, have all doubled down and become even meaner......Ironic, isn't it???????

Thank you for sharing this with all of us, we ALL get a warm feeling knowing that it makes a difference......

Thank you Liberal Loaner for your support of samplegirl

And samplegirl, as I've said many times, your watercolors are uplifting in a very dark time.

...your new creations.

Thank You Liberal Loner!
❤️

I love your paintings! They are so sweet. Thank you to the person who sent the supplies to you!

Amid the dark cloud in Washington a little sunshine peaks through.

What a sweet, sweet interaction in a world that certainly needs more of this. I call it putting a little good back into the world. In this instance, Liberal Loner shared the supplies to give Samplegirl the means to share her talents!

If we all worked to help make each other smile, it would certainly be a better world. It's amazing when it happens.

Kudos to the both of you.

of kindness. The wild needs more people like her!

It's uplifting stories about the kindness that still exists in people that fills my heart with hope and joy. I'm so happy for you and so happy for us, that we get to see even more of your artwork!

Liberal Loner, you are such a treasure, so good-hearted, caring and giving. Please don't ever forget how valuable you are.

You both help make DU the great place it is! Thank you, samplegirl and Liberal Loner from the bottom of my heart!

You both ROCK

.

LL may call thrmselves a "Loner", but their heart reaches out. 👍

Enjoy, samplegirl.

Thanks to all who responded to this story!! And GOOD LUCK tomorrow, Liberal loner.

THIS is holding a presence! This will become the blessing of a future memory!

Liberal Loner, You melted our hearts! With your loving gift, samplegirl will be gifting us with post of her outstanding art! It's a win for everyone. The cascade effect of your heartfelt kindness is now felt in our hearts too!

This is the best part of DU!

May You All Be Healthy, Safe and Happy AND LOVED!
Reis

THIS is what humanity looks like.

Thanks to Liberalloaner for her generosity and to Samplegirl for sharing some uplifting news with us!

This is the BEST place.

Love how this community supports their members. Thank you Liberal Loner for your contribution to the arts!

I am so happy for you! 💐🙏🏼💗💗

That was a very awesome thing to do. I am really happy for you. I love your work and look forward to it. You are very talented. Thank you both for sharing your artwork with this community. Much appreciated.

and obviously generous.

I love that this was done for you - how awesome it is to get receive such a wonderful heartfelt gift from the soul..

I'm proud to be part of this community - it's home for me!

When I was backtoblue. Thank you for sharing this samplegirl! She truly is a wonderful and kind soul.