Hello, Steemit! My name is Mon Cope. I am a Doctor and an Artist. Never separately, but always both.
I have constantly made it known from the start that the two things I am strikingly passionate about are Art and Medicine. Albert Einstein, at the peak of his fame for his Theory of Special Relativity, has been known to say, “After a certain high level of technical skill is achieved, science and art tend to coalesce in aesthetics, plasticity, and form. The greatest scientists are always artists as well.” I couldn’t agree more.
When I am not in the hospital, my tools of trade are: sketching, digital collage, mixed media, freestyle writing, and video editing (--this, I recently just started). Most of my artworks have a recurring theme of Medicine. Here are some of them:
An artwork I have submitted for an Online Art Exhibit entitled, "The Anatomy of Being Human". This was in 2014.
Personalized gift wraps; handpainted and digitally rendered into patterns, 2016.
A page from my journal, 2018In my efforts of merging these 2 concepts—Art and Science—in 2013, my friends and I launched the Organization of Health Artists of the Philippines (OHAP) a gathering of artists who are adept and passionate in the field of health sciences; we fondly call these talents and creatives as “Health Artists”—the shapers and heroes of the conceptual age. In OHAP, we have generated fundraising art exhibits, gigs, and workshops for the pursuit of health promotion and education, for the endorsement of the talents of the Filipino health artists, as well as for extending our help to those who need us the most.
In OHAP, I have almost indispensably lived and learned John Keating's best loved quote, "Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." And since then, it has become my way of life.
Despite my busy schedule, I still like hanging out with my family, friends, and colleagues. My mood most of the time is introspective. Everyday, I make sure to put into whitepaper the things which have transpired for the day. I’ve learned that the biggest lie has always been this—Nothing of importance happened today.
Thank you for taking time to read this (I get a bit chatty sometimes lol ). I am excited to create more art and to write letters to you in this long run. And similarly, I will be awaiting for posts at your end. May we all stick together in this wonderful journey. :)
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Thank you for notifying me. It’s been really helpful. All the best to you and your endeavor 😊
Great intro Monica :) Hopefully you are not entirely right with the connection between being a great scientist and a artist - I want to be a doctor to, but I have 0 artist skills!
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Art comes in all forms, I believe. And it’s definitely not the end-all and be-all of becoming a great doctor. 😊 I’d like to wish you luck on your chosen path to be a doctor. It’s gonna be really hard but absolutely worth it. 😊 Good luck and cheers!
Also, thank you for resteeming this post! I followed your @welcoming account and it's good to see like-minded people in there. Keep it up! :)
Amazing Talent!
Thank you!
You're very talented; that was a beautiful introduction - welcome to Steemit.
Thank you! 😊
Awesome intro, Monica! It's so cool to meet someone balancing these two ambitions. You have a great perspective.
Aww. Thank you. Much appreciated! 😊
Welcome to Steemit @monicacope..Nice post! All the best!
Thank you!
Welcome to Steemit, Monica! :) Your artworks are simply amazing! I find them very beautiful, since you've incorporated them so well with medicine.
I have mixed feelings (fear and excitement, mostly) for starting medicine next year. I just don't know what to expect except very demanding academic requirements and sleepless nights... do you have any anecdotes or tips you'd want to share? :)
Thank you so much! I’ll ne writing a blog about that! So excited to share it with you. I’ll tag you in it for sure 😊
Awesome! I'll definitely look forward to them! :D
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Hi Monica. Welcome to Steemit - I'm sure you're going to love it here.
I really liked your introduction because I was fascinated to see that you are both a doctor and an artist. Your artwork is extremely good and I like how you’ve been able to combine the two. You’re very talented.
I will follow you on Steemit because I’m intrigued to read your future posts.
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It's fun to merge the Art and Science, but it's never easy. But then, I can't imagiine doing other things apart from these 2. :) I'm still getting used to the technicalities here in Steem, so thank you for the informative links. They're of great help. Best of luck to us in this journey! :)
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Will definitely check it out. Thank you! :) Cheers!!
Hi @monicacope, welcome to Steemit and good luck to you!
Getting the hang of Steemit! Thank you! :)
Great!
I see you have found the steemph tag, I'm sure you will find helpful people here 🙂
I've found quite a handful! They're so talented. :)
welcome to steemit have a good time
So far so good. Thank you!
Welcome to Steemit Monica :)
Hello po. I see you're from the Philippines also. :) Thank you!
welcome to steemit doctor Cope...
Thank you! Hoping it will be a fun experience :)
Welcome kabayan.
Steem On!
Enjoy your stay here:)
Salamat! :)
Whoa, this is awesome! Definitely following you, and really looking forward to what you have to say. :)
Thanks so much! :)
Amazing post! Welcome to Steemit!
Thank you!! 😊
Hi, and welcome to steemit.
What an introduction! I'm sure you'll like it here. "Health Artists" sounds like a very good blogging concept, I'll follow you to see more.
Should you find everything around here as confusing as me back in november, I can really recommend this very comprehensive guide for newbies.
Cya around and all the best!
Thank you so much! I’ve mentioned before that sometimes I have a hard time grasping the technical side of Steemit, that’s why I need as much help as I can. The link you’ve sent is of great help. Thank you! People have been immensely helpful here, which makes it so easy to fall in love with Steemit (considering I’ve only been around here for a week) 😊 Cheers to our fruitful Steemit journeys! 👍🏻
amazing work as a doctor
Thank you! 😊
welcome to the family steemit.for me im so excited for sharing your ideas about the basic problems about skin,and how the treatment is.hopefully not expensive .
Thank you! I will try to post informative medical stuff as well 😊
It's great to have you here on steemit , great writer up
Thank you! I am happy as well to be here 😊
You're great. Balance in life is what we all need and you are a great example. Welcome here.
Yes, I always believe in equilibrium. It keeps our mind, body, and soul healthy. ❤️ Thank you!
I’ve learned that the biggest lie has always been this—Nothing of importance happened today
I love this. Welcome to Steemit :) Something important is happening today ;)
Thank you! Something important is happening everyday! ✨
Welcome to steemit Monica, this is a great introduction! I like the way you show your work so artistically :O so I follow you for keep on touch
Thank you so much! :)
May I just ask-- How did you change the font of your name in your cover photo? Looks great! :)
You are achieving great things and that's inspiring! I agree that being an artist is a great feature of a doctor, as many procedures require a steady hand and an eye for aesthetics!
Thank you, Kortney. Art makes me more creative yet empathic in handling my patients :)
Saw your Steemit and I love how your posts are of original content. Keep it up! And cheers :)
hi @monicacope welcome to steemit.im @lorner.
Thank you, Lorner! 😊
Welcome to the Steemit World soon-to-be Dr. @monicacope
Thank you! ❤️
Hi Monica, nice to meet you. I love your artworks. Following.
Thank you so much 🙂
Also a newbie here, welcome to Steemit Ate @monicacope! :)
Your art work is so amazing! I love the connection you draw between art and healthcare/the human body. I also work in healthcare but sometimes struggle finding creative outlets. Thank you for sharing your unique experiences and serving as an inspiration to pursue different artistic endeavors.
Thank you so much! Art has been my inspiration in Medicine as well as Medicine is my inspiration for my Art. I do hope you find the perfect outlet that would suit your lifestyle. Cheers! :)
Welcome to #steemit Dr. @monicacope.
Bless you!
Thank you so much 😊
I like your aesthetic, among other things. Welcome the community, Monica! Followed! x
Thank you, much appreciated! 😊
arte y salud jejeje super interesante esa mezcla :D voy a estar mas atento un saludo.
I had to Google Translate, thank you! 🙂
Wow your so gifted anyways welcome to steemit
Thank you! :)
Youre smart, talented and pretty! Goodluck to your journey! :P
Thank you, Cristy! Enjoyed your hiking pics! 😊
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Thank you for the recommendation! :) Cheers!
Some great work you are doing, keep it up :)
Thank you!
Welcome to steemit, Doctor Monica!
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Thank you so much! :)
We could go back even further to the great Leonardo da Vinci, who was clearly someone that embraced art & science equally. In fact I don't actually see the difference between them, as I believe that they are different lenses with which people view humanity.
I love that you have dedicated time and effort to your passion and built a community around it! I have been trying to advocate for the application of creative arts to improving the mental and physical well-being of those that prefer to take preventative measures rather than leaving it beyond the current reach of modern medicine, and I would love to know if you have had experiences or thoughts around this idea :)
Four years back, the Organization of Health Artists of the Philippines (OHAP) held an event focusing on mental health-- we had art exhibits and various performing arts (bands, dance, and spoken word!) :) I saw how passionate everyone was, and it was inspiring to see them delivering their pieces in their own elements. When time allows, we hope to generate more events such as this. I'm so happy you are passionate about this as well :)
Now I am curious to find out whether there are similar organizations in other parts of the world as well! I am hoping to see this area/application of mental health improvement become more mainstream and accepted in the healthcare sector. I am also thinking about its relevance in aged care too. I hope we can encourage and inspire each other in our efforts :)