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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
(26,228 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.
LakeArenal
(29,949 posts)❤️
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Glad you still have it!
CrispyQ
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(40,245 posts)That must be something to see.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(93,872 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(155,158 posts)Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.
I am sure your oncologist will love this work!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)I hope she likes it, too!
AllaN01Bear
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Solly Mack
(95,738 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)judesedit
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)c-rational
(3,086 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(38,533 posts)The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.
mgardener
(2,168 posts)Hope you are doing well.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(38,533 posts)A house?? Ive never even done a mural! Lol
wendyb-NC
(4,480 posts)So beautiful and positive.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)dlk
(12,952 posts)You have a gift.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)dlk
(12,952 posts)Its something someone with a generous heart would do.


COL Mustard
(7,584 posts)Im sure the doctor will love it!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet
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yobrault1
(190 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)TexLaProgressive
(12,602 posts)If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Im just a hobbyist so dont know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!
TexLaProgressive
(12,602 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
(12,602 posts)Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.
Ocelot II
(127,284 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Blue Owl
(57,380 posts)A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility ..
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)brush
(61,033 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Bayard
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)archiemo
(496 posts)This is just beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Tweedy
(1,284 posts)and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologists office.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,890 posts)Well done!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Rizen
(949 posts)I like to paint too!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Do you post your work here too? Love to see others paintings!
Rizen
(949 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(38,533 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
(38,533 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
(27,091 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(1,807 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
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BattleRow
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3catwoman3
(27,732 posts)Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(2,786 posts)more creators, less craters
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)MiHale
(12,162 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
(38,533 posts)What a nice memory, Im honored my painting brought that back for you!
Trueblue Texan
(3,771 posts)Quite lovely!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)I have family in Dallas .
lucca18
(1,423 posts)This painting is made with love,❤️
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Thank you, lucca18!
Glamrock
(12,003 posts)Soooo much talent! Jealous. I cant even draw a stick figure.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Were even
cause I cant carry a tune in a bucket!
Glamrock
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Glamrock
(12,003 posts)To busy playing Speed Racer!
livetohike
(23,689 posts)this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(34,128 posts)Beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,712 posts)Congratulations, Diamond!
May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Very kind words .
calimary
(87,872 posts)Doctors offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(87,872 posts)Its a public service!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Clouds Passing
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(5,821 posts)I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Yay for us! DB left us too soon.
StarryNite
(11,864 posts)It's beautiful. I love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.
Srkdqltr
(8,903 posts)They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Srkdqltr
(8,903 posts)They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.
MontanaMama
(24,541 posts)Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Its always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil ol me made.
MLAA
(19,507 posts)Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)I hope so.
gademocrat7
(11,662 posts)art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)🍑🍑🍑🍑
underpants
(193,096 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Duncanpup
(15,149 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Is it Duncan approved
bromeando
(136 posts)Beautiful!
Naio
(186 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Duppers
(28,432 posts)You've always done amazing artwork!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!
samplegirl
(13,386 posts)Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Been such a crazy summer I havent had much time to paint at all! Its frustrating!
iluvtennis
(21,359 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)Thank you so much!
summer_in_TX
(3,835 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
(38,533 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
(24,456 posts)Really, fantastic stuff!
Diamond_Dog
(38,533 posts)ellemb
(112 posts)Diamond_Dog
(38,533 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
(38,533 posts)
Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!
And thank you!