The completion of my most realistic watercolor painting yet comes with an announcement. As the title implies, I was diagnosed with cancer back in March.
I decided to capture the emotional weight of that brief moment after learning the results and pour it into this painting. But that moment was fleeting. I still have far too many moments left in my life to capture through realism. I still have many small stories to paint.
Cancer is not what’s going to finally take me down, nor will it stand in the way of that pursuit.
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I'm Sorry, It's Cancer is available for acquisition as the original watercolor painting or as a high-quality limited reproduction. Collectors may choose between owning the one-of-a-kind original or a museum-grade print that preserves the emotional depth and detail of the work. Both options offer a meaningful way to bring this powerful and personal piece into your collection.
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Reproductions are printed on premium archival fine art paper using only the finest archival-grade inks, these works meet the strict standards of giclée printmaking—ensuring exceptional detail, color accuracy, and fade resistance. Designed to preserve the integrity of the original artwork, each reproduction is a museum-quality piece intended to be cherished for generations.
Ben Young is a contemporary fine artist originally from Appalachia, Ohio. Originally a Software Engineer, he began painting in watercolor and oil less than two years ago, and his work has quickly gained attention for its emotional depth and storytelling. Each piece is a personal narrative, rooted in lived experience and expressed through a sensitive, evocative style. Each piece touches on themes of loss, love, family, and resilience, often drawing from his own life, including the tragic loss of his fiancée and journey it took to overcome those emotional burdens. His paintings resonate with collectors drawn to authenticity, vulnerability, and a fresh, emerging voice in American art.
