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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
(24,811 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,941 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(39,210 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(90,322 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(153,134 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Solly Mack
(94,362 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)judesedit
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)c-rational
(2,954 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Love your screen name.
Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.
Are those real butterflies?
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(1,982 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Im doing great, cancer free for over a decade now.
Hermit-The-Prog
(36,631 posts)As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.
Thank you for sharing!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(4,111 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)dlk
(12,587 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)dlk
(12,587 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.


COL Mustard
(7,259 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet
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yobrault1
(167 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,403 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,403 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
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TexLaProgressive
(12,403 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(123,555 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Blue Owl
(55,555 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)brush
(59,169 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Bayard
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)archiemo
(496 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Tweedy
(1,277 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,466 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Rizen
(832 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(832 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!
Think. Again.
(21,646 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)DENVERPOPS
(11,256 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
(36,215 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
(11,256 posts)that work piece overwhelmed me Double D
Fla Dem
(26,342 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(1,450 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
(36,215 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 07:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
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3catwoman3
(26,331 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(2,345 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)MiHale
(11,349 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
(36,215 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(3,217 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,356 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(11,999 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Were even
cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Glamrock
(11,999 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(23,315 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(32,670 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Mousetoescamper
(5,835 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(85,363 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(85,363 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Clouds Passing
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 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
(4,000 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(11,379 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(8,091 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Srkdqltr
(8,091 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(24,309 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(18,998 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,347 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(189,234 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Duncanpup
(14,138 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(93 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(184 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Duppers
(28,290 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(12,664 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(21,083 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,496 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
(36,215 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
(22,163 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)ellemb
(111 posts)Diamond_Dog
(36,215 posts)LiberalLoner
(10,729 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
(36,215 posts)
Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!