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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
(23,572 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,538 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
(37,594 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(37,594 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(86,068 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(151,358 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
(22,393 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Solly Mack
(91,710 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)judesedit
(4,499 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)c-rational
(2,808 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Love your screen name.
Mr.Bill
(24,592 posts)I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.
Are those real butterflies?
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(1,871 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Im doing great, cancer free for over a decade now.
Hermit-The-Prog
(36,144 posts)As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.
Thank you for sharing!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(3,659 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)dlk
(12,118 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)dlk
(12,118 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.
COL Mustard
(6,614 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet .
yobrault1
(128 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,244 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,244 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
(33,790 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,244 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(119,238 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Blue Owl
(53,749 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)brush
(56,318 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Bayard
(23,558 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)archiemo
(494 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Tweedy
(867 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,095 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Rizen
(783 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(783 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!
Think. Again.
(15,600 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)DENVERPOPS
(9,603 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
(33,790 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
(9,603 posts)that work piece overwhelmed me Double D
Fla Dem
(25,194 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(656 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
(33,790 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 07:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
(656 posts)3catwoman3
(25,019 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(1,652 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)MiHale
(10,478 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
(33,790 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(2,729 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,284 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(11,918 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Were even cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
(11,918 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(22,680 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(32,164 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Mousetoescamper
(4,563 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(83,444 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(83,444 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Clouds Passing
(1,039 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 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
(1,039 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(10,416 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(7,250 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Srkdqltr
(7,250 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(23,850 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(18,178 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(10,986 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(185,287 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Duncanpup
(13,521 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(65 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(182 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Duppers
(28,196 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(11,907 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(20,477 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,046 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
(33,790 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
(19,008 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)ellemb
(52 posts)Diamond_Dog
(33,790 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,907 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
(33,790 posts)Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!