Did a pastel painting to commemorate a pet that passed recently, for a friend
I only know her on Facebook but she is a bright sunny kind soul, in spite of bearing even worse disabilities than the ones I have. It was clear she really loved this kitty so I asked her if I could do a portrait for her. When she saw it she was overjoyed and wanted to pay but I demurred.
I wanted just to do a kind deed. Money and stuff has always been the least important things in my life. How I feel about myself and my relationships with others, that’s what really matters to me. Which is why the last two years of on-line bullying have been hard on my spirit. Left Twitter finally, but I’m left wondering why any of it ever happened. Was never given any answers.
Anyway, trying to regain my trust in the world a little bit and remember the world has nice people in it too, not just cruel people.
She is one of those nice people and I was so happy to do a small kind deed for her. I shipped it out today.
Got biopsies on both breasts coming up in a couple weeks and I’m thinking, if it is cancer, I better regain my will to live pretty fast, because a person needs that strength when fighting cancer.
Here is a photo of my painting and the reference photo I used.
Thanks to anyone who looked and read all this. Thank you.
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I’ll be thinking of you and wishing you luck with your biopsies, I know how that is, the waiting is very difficult. I know how you feel about taking money for your work. I had a hard time ever making a living as a freelance photographer because if somebody admired my work I would say something like, oh you like it, here you can have it. Fortunately I got a full-time job shooting pictures so I was able to make a living with it. There really are still lots of good people around probably more good ones than the assholes who make so much noise. Embrace kindness and take care of yourself
I hope you get through the next few weeks, with good news.
I am thinking of all you have going on at the moment...Please know I wish you well during these tough days. 
You are very talented. 
OMG I would be so honored to have you paint any one of my kitties! I'm in awe of such talent. 
I wish you the best with your biopsy. I've had plenty of scares, so I know how hard the waiting is. Hopefully you'll have some good news to share with us.
Let's hope you have cysts and not the other. We're rooting for you.
And the feeling you have from giving her this gift will last much longer than any money you might have charged.
The painting of mine that has brought me the most joy is a portrait of a couple's much-loved, deceased cat. And that's because they cherish the painting I gave them.
I sure hope your biopsy results bring relief and good news.
and what a wonderful gift. Heartfelt!
Incredible talent.
