In the realm of art, resilience takes on a profound meaning when passion and health intersect. Recently my kidney disease took a new turn and I ended up having to go on dialysis. When faced with this new journey, I found solace in my unyielding love for painting.
![Bison - Classic pose for the rut. Painting Size 5" x 7", Framed Size 11" x 15". Price = $800](https://website-f4778d54.tio.vly.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0753-741x1024.jpg)
Bison – Painting Size 5″ x 7″, Framed Size 11″ x 15″. Price = $800
As I settled into the routine of dialysis, I quickly realized that the process provided me with ample time to focus on my art. Connected to the dialysis machine for several hours, I transformed the sterile environment into my own personal studio. Armed with brushes, paints, and a portable easel, I began to create and visual new formats to my work.
![Antelope. Painting Size 5" x 7", Framed Size 11" x 15". Price = $800](https://website-f4778d54.tio.vly.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0755-1-675x1024.jpg)
For me, painting became a powerful distraction during the sometimes-challenging process of dialysis. It served as a therapeutic outlet, allowing me to escape the reality of my health condition, if only for a while. Each stroke of the brush seemed to wash away the discomfort, transporting me to the wild landscapes I loved to depict.
![Wolf. Painting Size 5" x 7", Framed Size 11" x 15". Price = $800](https://website-f4778d54.tio.vly.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0756-1-667x1024.jpg)
Wolf – Painting Size 5″ x 7″, Framed Size 11″ x 15″. Price = $800
The dialysis center soon became a place where not only I found solace but also where fellow patients and healthcare professionals marveled at my past time. The once sterile atmosphere transformed into a vibrant community hub, where conversations flowed around art, nature, and the shared journey of overcoming health challenges.
![Big Horn Sheep. Painting Size 5" x 7", Framed Size 11" x 15". Price = $800](https://website-f4778d54.tio.vly.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0758-2-707x1024.jpg)
Big Horn Sheep – Painting Size 5″ x 7″, Framed Size 11″ x 15″. Price = $800
My journey is a testament to the power of passion and creativity in the face of adversity. The ability to turn a dialysis center into a personal art studio not only helped me cope with the challenges of my health but also inspired those around me. In every stroke, I painted not just wildlife but resilience, determination, and the beauty that can be found even in unexpected places.
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Bison – Painting Size 5″ x 7″, Framed Size 11″ x 15″. Price = $800