A painting I did for my oncologist's office.

[Diamond_Dog]

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]

1. Wow! So cool!

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Thank you, bif!

I enjoy drawing people in pencil a lot more.

[LakeArenal]

2. ❤️. I still get compliments on the shell necklace!!!

❤️

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Awww ... thank you, Lake!

Glad you still have it!

[CrispyQ]

3. It's beautiful & uplifting! -nt

[Diamond_Dog]

7. Thank you, CrispyQ!

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]

9. Wow, a butterfly release. So they breed butterflies?

That must be something to see.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. I'm not sure where they get them,

But every participant was given a little box with a live butterfly inside. We’d 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. They’d make an afternoon out of it for us with entertainment and food. It was very nice.

[sheshe2]

4. Beautiful 😍

[Diamond_Dog]

8. Thank you sheshe2!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. This is beautiful as well as uplifting, my dear Diamond_Dog!

Adding the 3 dimensional butterflies was an amazing thought.

I am sure your oncologist will love this work!

[Diamond_Dog]

12. Thank you so much, Peggy!

I hope she likes it, too!

[AllaN01Bear]

13. ""

[Diamond_Dog]

25. Haha TY AllaN01Bear

[Solly Mack]

14. Wow. I like!

[Diamond_Dog]

32. Thank you so much, Solly Mack!

[judesedit]

15. That is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[Diamond_Dog]

34. Thank you so much judesedit!

[c-rational]

16. Wow, just beautiful.

[Diamond_Dog]

35. Thank you so much, c-rational!

Love your screen name.

[Mr.Bill]

17. What an inspired work of art.

I'm sure it will help cancer patients to be uplifted.

Are those real butterflies?

[Diamond_Dog]

37. Thank you so much Mr.Bill!

The butterflies are just made of paper. TY for your nice comments.

[mgardener]

18. How beautiful!

Hope you are doing well.

[Diamond_Dog]

38. Thank you, mgardener!

I’m doing great, cancer free for over a decade now.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

19. I'm jealous. Can you make one the size of a house?

As someone said up-thread, that's uplifting.

Thank you for sharing!

[Diamond_Dog]

39. Thank you Hermit-The-Prog!

A house?? I’ve never even done a mural! Lol

[wendyb-NC]

20. That is an awesome work of art.

So beautiful and positive.

[Diamond_Dog]

41. Thank you so much, Wendyb-NC!

[dlk]

21. What a beautiful and inspirational painting for patients and their families facing a difficult diagnoses

You have a gift.

[Diamond_Dog]

42. Wow, what a wonderful comment! TY dlk!

[dlk]

118. It's a beautiful painting

It’s something someone with a generous heart would do.

[Diamond_Dog]

119. Awww!

[dlk]

120. :)

[COL Mustard]

22. That's beautiful!

I’m sure the doctor will love it!

[Diamond_Dog]

43. I sure hope so, thank you COL Mustard!

Now what did you do with Miss Scarlet ….

[yobrault1]

23. Beautiful work.

[Diamond_Dog]

45. Thank you yobrault1!

[TexLaProgressive]

24. I love it

If you ever decide to have prints made I would purchase one for my oncologist. She'd love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

48. Thank you so much TexLaProgressive!

I’m just a hobbyist so don’t know much about prints. But thank you for the nice words!

[TexLaProgressive]

100. I don't know nuttin' about prints either

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]

109. TY TexLaProgressive and I hope you are doing well

[TexLaProgressive]

112. Recovering from Covid

Today is the best since Monday. I've been taking Paxlovid.

[Ocelot II]

26. Very nice! I'm sure your doctor and their office will love it!

[Diamond_Dog]

49. I sure hope so, Ocelot! Thank you so much.

[Blue Owl]

27. Nicely done!

A perfect piece of artwork for an oncology office or facility…..

[Diamond_Dog]

50. Thank you so much, Blue Owl!

[brush]

28. Well done. Very professional.

[Diamond_Dog]

52. Thank you so much, brush!

[Bayard]

29. Wonderful!

[Diamond_Dog]

53. Thank you so much, Bayard!

[archiemo]

30. So very talented!

This is just beautiful!

[Diamond_Dog]

54. Thank you so much, archiemo!

[Tweedy]

31. That is beautiful

and uplifting. It will help people entering your oncologist’s office.

[Diamond_Dog]

56. That was my goal. ( Hopefully.)Thank you so much Tweedy!

[CaptainTruth]

33. That's beautiful!

Well done!

[Diamond_Dog]

57. Thank you so much, CaptainTruth!

[Rizen]

36. That's very good!

I like to paint too!

[Diamond_Dog]

58. Thank you, Rizen!

Do you post your work here too? Love to see others’ paintings!

[Rizen]

75. I usually don't but I painted this recently.

https://www.deviantart.com/collidoscope/art/The-Weeping-Clogway-Painting-Version-1075072224

[Diamond_Dog]

94. Wow. That is fabulous.

It makes me want to look at it for a long time, so much detail. Very very nice!

[Think. Again.]

40. Beautiful work! That will be wonderful in a doctor's office!

[Diamond_Dog]

59. I hope they like it there, thank you, Think. Again.!

[DENVERPOPS]

44. I am not into art

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]

61. Wow, thank you DEMVERPOPS!

Maybe one of these days … I’m 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 wasn’t my goal, but that was so flattering. I can’t begin to think I’ll ever be in that club.

[DENVERPOPS]

122. Hey

that work piece overwhelmed me Double D

[Fla Dem]

46. Beautiful and I love the 3D Butterflies. They certainly add an air of whimsy.

[Diamond_Dog]

64. Thank you, Fla Dem!

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]

113. I don't know why,but

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]

114. Interesting idea, BattleRow! Thank you!

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[BattleRow]

115. Thank you!

[3catwoman3]

47. How delightful!

Is this something they commissioned, or is it a surprise?

[Diamond_Dog]

66. Not really commissioned,

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 she’d be happy to hang it up. Do anything, she said. Thank You 3catwoman3!

[DoBW]

51. wonderful

more creators, less craters

[Diamond_Dog]

67. Very good motto to live by, thank you DoBW!

[MiHale]

55. So beautiful and heartwarming...

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]

71. Thank you, MiHale!

What a nice memory, I’m honored my painting brought that back for you!

[Trueblue Texan]

60. Very cool!

Quite lovely!

[Diamond_Dog]

72. Thank you so much, Trueblue Texan!

I have family in Dallas ….

[lucca18]

62. Your painting is so beautiful. The butterflies!

This painting is made with love,❤️

[Diamond_Dog]

74. Yes, it certainly was! A message from the heart, it was.

Thank you, lucca18!

[Glamrock]

63. Dudette! That's amazing!

Soooo much talent! Jealous. I can’t even draw a stick figure.

[Diamond_Dog]

76. Haha you're funny Glamrock!

We’re even … cause I can’t carry a tune in a bucket!

[Glamrock]

98. I haven't sung in so long I might need a couple buckets myself!

[Diamond_Dog]

99. No singing even when you're driving your Blue Meanie??

[Glamrock]

101. Nah

To busy playing Speed Racer!

[livetohike]

65. Beautiful! Think of all of the people who will enjoy

this and whose spirits will be lifted . Thank you for using your talent to help others.

[Diamond_Dog]

77. Thank you so much, livetihike!

It will be my honor and pleasure to lift the spirits of even one person.

Hope all is OK on your end ….

[Eliot Rosewater]

68. Wow!

Beautiful!

[Diamond_Dog]

83. Thank you so much, Eliot Rosewater!

[Mousetoescamper]

69. This is transcendent and therapeutic to view

Congratulations, Diamond!

May your work bring joy and solace to those in need!

[Diamond_Dog]

84. Thank you so much, Mousetoescamper!

Very kind words ….

[calimary]

70. That should help soothe patients' jangled nerves a little bit.

Doctors’ offices are unsettling, even in the best and most benign of circumstances. At least for me.

[Diamond_Dog]

85. You're so right, calimary.

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]

90. Add a little beauty. These days, it's not just a visual treat.

It’s a public service!

[Diamond_Dog]

95. You got it, calimary! There's enough ugliness in the world, for sure.

[Clouds Passing]

73. A restorative uplifting painting of hope. Been there

[Diamond_Dog]

86. Thank you, Clouds Passing.

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]

91. 13 years C free. Stay well, Diamond_Dog

I like your screen name too. Bowie fan here, especially that song!

[Diamond_Dog]

93. 17 years for me, I can hardly believe it!

Yay for us! DB left us too soon.

[StarryNite]

78. Transformation and hope.

It's beautiful. I love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

87. You got it, StarryNite. Thank you

Your screen name is one of my favorite paintings.

[Srkdqltr]

79. Absolutely wonderful!!

They should love it. Bri g tissue, there will be tears.

[Diamond_Dog]

88. Oh gosh, thank you Srkdqltr!

[Srkdqltr]

80. Absolutely wonderful!!

They should love it. Bring tissue, there will be tears.

[MontanaMama]

81. This is so beautiful.

Patients and their families will be moved. I know I am.

[Diamond_Dog]

89. Oh thank you so much, MontanaMama.

It’s always such a thrill when people are moved by something lil’ ol’ me made.

[MLAA]

82. Beautifully painted!

Evokes hope and joy to me. 💖💖💖💖💖💖. No doubt they love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

92. Thank you so much, MLAA!

I hope so.

[gademocrat7]

96. Stunning

art work. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hope your Oncology visit goes well.

[Diamond_Dog]

97. Thank you, and thank you, gademocrat!

🍑🍑🍑🍑

[underpants]

102. Very nice! Soothing too.

[Diamond_Dog]

104. Thank you so much underpants!

[Duncanpup]

103. Beautiful

[Diamond_Dog]

105. Thank you so much Duncanpup!

Is it Duncan approved

[bromeando]

106. Girl w/butterflies

Beautiful!

[Naio]

107. What a beautiful painting .❤️💕

[Diamond_Dog]

108. Than you so much, Naio!

[Duppers]

110. So Beautiful!

You've always done amazing artwork!

[Diamond_Dog]

111. Wow, thank you, Duppers!

I am just blown away by all the supportive comments here! Makes my day for sure!

[samplegirl]

116. Love this!!! It's the 3D is

Brilliant. This is just beautiful diamond dog. You need to do more of these over the winter.
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[Diamond_Dog]

117. Aww Thank you samplegirl!

Been such a crazy summer I haven’t had much time to paint at all! It’s frustrating!

[iluvtennis]

121. You're so talented. YOur doctor will love the painting. n/t

[Diamond_Dog]

124. I sure hope so, iluvtennis.

Thank you so much!

[summer_in_TX]

123. Gorgeous. Full of hope and beauty.

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]

125. Thank you so much, summer in TX!

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]

126. It's a lovely piece, Diamond Dog!

Really, fantastic stuff!

[Diamond_Dog]

127. Thank you so much, True Dough!

[ellemb]

128. Beautiful! I love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

129. Thank you so much, ellemb!

[LiberalLoner]

130. So wonderful, ❤️👏👏👏👏👏 and what a thoughtful gift! And f*ck cancer!

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]

131. Congratulations, LiberalLoner!

Yes, f*ck cancer! You and I both fought it and won!

And thank you!

[LiberalLoner]

132. ❤️❤️❤️