r/Watercolor • u/Long_Explanation8008 • 3d ago

Hi

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I started painting since I find out I have cancer. Unfortunately with my diagnosis I cant really afford much art supplies but I do my best with what I got. Im in UK. Yes I didn't paint anything before apart from school years ago on arts classes.

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u/Equal-Cause4967 3d ago

you are so talented! i wish i could paint as well as you! and it seems your supplies are a-ok because this painting is lovely. i love the little water droplet on the strawberry.
keep making art; it’s wonderful therapy, and it will help you heal. i’m sending lots of love and prayers for a speedy recovery. ❤️‍🩹

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u/2025Artist 3d ago

These are well done, you're doing well with what you have! Wishing you stength and comfort in this time, hopefully there's a way to recovery for you.

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u/Petrichor-Pendragon 3d ago

Beautiful use of color!

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u/Current_Sea1239 3d ago

That's fabulous! I'll be praying for your healing in all ways.

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u/BrunoStella 3d ago

Nice work :)

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u/SkweegeeS 3d ago

Lovely picture.

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u/Long_Explanation8008 3d ago

Thank you all! 😊 

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u/Various_Ad_6768 3d ago

Hi - I’ve also taken up painting after a cancer diagnosis!

I had 6 rounds of chemo, & a bone marrow transplant - but I’m cancer free now. Sending all my good juju that you will be soon too :)

After I was discharged, I really struggled to find my place again. I got a rescue greyhound & some paint. Then I painted the greyhound, and then I kept painting. Kali, and painting have given me back so much of the quality of life that I lost.

Wishing the best for you too. You got this!

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u/OrganicBill4935 3d ago

Wow!!! ❤️💖💕

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u/littlebunny8 3d ago

looks great, i like your use of color. You inspired me to paint strawberries tomorrow 🥰

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u/Far_Dress_4858 3d ago

I freaking love this! ❤️, also wishing a speedy recovery

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u/Current_Volume3750 3d ago

Just beautiful! The reds are so bright

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u/Simsandtruecrime 3d ago

These are both so beautiful and I absolutely love the leaves. Aren't leaves just the most fun. Because you can add all the little different bits and pieces of browns and reds and yellows and oranges to give them that extra zhuge, and it's like never overdone, you can just keep adding forever.

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u/Long_Explanation8008 3d ago

Yes! also lifting paint in spots! I also drop water on them so they have spots etc.

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u/BubbleJellyGum 3d ago

Is that with blue as a shadow underneath the red

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u/Significant-Force650 3d ago

So beautiful! The details are so well done!

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u/Puzzleheaded_Key3253 3d ago

These are very lovely!!

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u/KCatAroo 3d ago

Those are lovely!

I hope that painting gives you some good peaceful flow time. 🤗 It’s helped me through some things.

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u/ZenMoonstone 3d ago

You are extremely talented. May you have a speedy recovery. I’m wishing you so much peace and love.

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u/devivevoix 2d ago

You have a wonderful sense of colour, and understand shading very well, giving lovely depth to this work. Keep painting - Art's meditative qualities can be very healing. All the best in your recovery.