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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
(26,835 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,949 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
(40,858 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(40,858 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(96,868 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(156,433 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
(29,068 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Solly Mack
(96,743 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)judesedit
(4,588 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)c-rational
(3,170 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(40,196 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(2,319 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(40,196 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(4,647 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)dlk
(13,216 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)dlk
(13,216 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.
COL Mustard
(8,092 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet
.
yobrault1
(203 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,707 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,707 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
(40,196 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,707 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(129,952 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Blue Owl
(58,732 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)brush
(61,033 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Bayard
(29,146 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)archiemo
(497 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Tweedy
(1,284 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)CaptainTruth
(8,126 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Rizen
(1,059 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(1,059 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!
Think. Again.
(22,456 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)DENVERPOPS
(13,003 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
(40,196 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
(13,003 posts)that work piece overwhelmed me Double D
Fla Dem
(27,510 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(2,188 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
(40,196 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 06:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
(2,188 posts)3catwoman3
(29,067 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(3,158 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)MiHale
(12,837 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
(40,196 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(4,287 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,456 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(12,003 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Were even
cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
(12,003 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Glamrock
(12,003 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(24,157 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted
. Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)It will be my honor and pleasure to lift the spirits of even one person.
Hope all is OK on your end
.
Eliot Rosewater
(34,282 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(89,468 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(89,468 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Clouds Passing
(7,646 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 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
(7,646 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(12,076 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(9,621 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Srkdqltr
(9,621 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(24,682 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(19,696 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,867 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(195,787 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Duncanpup
(15,651 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(168 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(186 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Duppers
(28,469 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(13,871 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(21,482 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(4,074 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
(40,196 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
(26,214 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)ellemb
(116 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,196 posts)LiberalLoner
(11,467 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
(40,196 posts)Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!