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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
(23,830 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,721 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
(38,025 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(38,025 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(87,030 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(151,805 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
(22,913 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Solly Mack
(92,380 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)judesedit
(4,508 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)c-rational
(2,850 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Love your screen name.
Mr.Bill
(24,739 posts)I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.
Are those real butterflies?
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(1,885 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Im doing great, cancer free for over a decade now.
Hermit-The-Prog
(36,462 posts)As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.
Thank you for sharing!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(3,742 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)dlk
(12,256 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)dlk
(12,256 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.
COL Mustard
(6,818 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet .
yobrault1
(143 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,259 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,259 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
(34,411 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,259 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(120,110 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Blue Owl
(54,530 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)brush
(57,086 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Bayard
(24,078 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)archiemo
(496 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Tweedy
(1,051 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,168 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Rizen
(796 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(796 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!
Think. Again.
(17,206 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)DENVERPOPS
(9,859 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
(34,411 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
(9,859 posts)that work piece overwhelmed me Double D
Fla Dem
(25,585 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(1,128 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
(34,411 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 06:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
(1,128 posts)3catwoman3
(25,344 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(1,936 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)MiHale
(10,642 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
(34,411 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(2,884 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,298 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(11,938 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Were even cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
(11,938 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(22,858 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(32,446 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Mousetoescamper
(4,941 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(83,997 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(83,997 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Clouds Passing
(1,857 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 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
(1,857 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(10,671 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(7,558 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Srkdqltr
(7,558 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(23,952 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(18,512 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,126 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(186,298 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Duncanpup
(13,646 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(69 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(182 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Duppers
(28,229 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(12,011 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(20,747 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,131 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
(34,411 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
(19,958 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)ellemb
(79 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,411 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,955 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
(34,411 posts)Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!