Acrylic on Canvas 2’x2’ 

When I was surviving breast cancer in 2010 I would visualize my stage 2 tumors shrinking. Sunflowers growing and thriving always were a strong symbol of resilience and strength which gave me hope that someday I would be thriving again. Not surprising this year in my 12th year anniversary of being cancer free, it became Ukraine’s symbol too. 

The first time I had breast cancer I barely told anyone. But they found out and that turned out to be very lucky for me, because I was surprised by the different kinds of love and care friends gave me. And there was a cancer support place called Cornucopia House that gave yoga classes, nutrition talks, knit hats, massages etc. So it was quite wonderful to get the support from my friends and from total strangers.  And that’s what this painting is about ... the different sizes, shapes, and colors of love.

It is Acrylic on heavy paper

Love

From the artist: I give away all of my art for a donation to a nonprofit or person in need. The person who wants a painting claims it on my Facebook page and makes a donation of $30 or more to either of the above. I am extremely prolific and giveaway a painting almost every day. I am in my 10th year of giving away paintings and have raised more than $130,000. 

Survivor to Thriver

By Catherine Lawrie

October 26th, 2022

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