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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
(26,366 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,949 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
(40,355 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(40,355 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(94,508 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(155,476 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
(27,767 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Solly Mack
(95,893 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)judesedit
(4,578 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)c-rational
(3,102 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(38,845 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(2,204 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(38,845 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(4,500 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)dlk
(12,998 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)dlk
(12,998 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.
COL Mustard
(7,729 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet
.
yobrault1
(191 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,610 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,610 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
(38,845 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,610 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(127,927 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Blue Owl
(57,711 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)brush
(61,033 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Bayard
(27,499 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)archiemo
(497 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Tweedy
(1,284 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,937 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Rizen
(973 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(973 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(38,845 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
(38,845 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
(27,226 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(1,962 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
(38,845 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 17, 2024, 07:36 PM - Edit history (1)
BattleRow
(1,962 posts)3catwoman3
(27,995 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(2,868 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)MiHale
(12,286 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
(38,845 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(3,911 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,428 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(12,003 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Were even
cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
(12,003 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Glamrock
(12,003 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(23,761 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted
. Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(38,845 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(88,231 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(88,231 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,272 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 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
(6,272 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(11,902 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(9,034 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Srkdqltr
(9,034 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(24,561 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(19,571 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,700 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(193,580 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Duncanpup
(15,287 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(140 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(186 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Duppers
(28,443 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(13,478 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(21,393 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,884 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
(38,845 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
(24,850 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)ellemb
(115 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,845 posts)LiberalLoner
(11,456 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
(38,845 posts)Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!