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AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 08:58

Dd has one of her artworks on exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy’s Annual Open Exhibition. I don’t think I’m BU to be so proud of her, although IRL she doesn’t think it’s worth mentioning to friends! She’s the youngest in the show.
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AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?
AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?
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Cherrytree86 · 03/05/2025 09:38

Where can you see her other paintings?
she is a great artist!

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 03/05/2025 09:37

Wow! She’s incredibly talented.

squarepegroudhole · 03/05/2025 09:36

These are stunning OP. She is super talented.

UnstableCow · 03/05/2025 09:35

GrumpyDullard · 03/05/2025 09:20

I was expecting to be underwhelmed by your post (we’re all proud of our 17 year olds - mine is a qualified dinghy instructor! 😁) but this is other level stuff. Amazing, OP. She’s incredibly talented but obviously she won’t have got to this level on talent alone, she’s obviously a grafter too. Great job raising such a brilliant young woman.

Same here, but these are incredible!!

beetr00 · 03/05/2025 09:35

@FriendlyLaundryMonster Florence may be the place for her?

Carpetty · 03/05/2025 09:35

Your heart must be literally bursting with pride.
What an incredible talent.
Absolutely stunning.
Congratulations Mum!

IthasYes · 03/05/2025 09:35

Incredible 😍

Justforthisoneithink · 03/05/2025 09:34

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:11

Wow! Thank you all. When we attended the opening reception last night she didn’t want me to do the proud mum thing! So it’s nice to share here!

I actually just came on to say that while yes you should be incredibly proud, being that age (I also have a 17yo daughter) she may not appreciate you putting this online. It’s not anonymous. There’s a high chance that mums of kids who know your daughter will see this and it will get back to her. My daughter would absolutely die of cringe if I’d made this post - it’s not the same as the articles that cover her work. As you’ve stated, she doesn’t want you to do the proud mum thing. I’m not trying to criticise, just something to consider.

MeltonInTheHeat · 03/05/2025 09:33

WOW!!!! That is an incredible painting!!!

She has a huge talent and clearly a great deal of determination and grit!

I would never have seen her painting in my regular life so feel really pleased to have seen it now on this thread. No wonder you are very proud!

ErrolTheDragon · 03/05/2025 09:33

That really is astonishingly good. At first glance photorealistic but it’s more than that.
Thanks for sharing it, OP, and very best wishes for your DDs future - I hope she can get the financial support needed for her next steps.

MyCalmRoseHelper · 03/05/2025 09:33

I was confused at first. Thought it was a photograph! Only realised it was a painting when I zoomed in. Absolutely incredible. Wish I had even a bit of that talent. Definitely not unreasonable to be proud of your daughter and her amazing talent.

Anewdawnanewname · 03/05/2025 09:31

Oh my god, that painting is beautiful! I thought it was a photo in the thumbnail.

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:30

EachandEveryone · 03/05/2025 09:27

Incredible she is a fantastic artist. Will she go to Glasgow? Gosh she could go anywhere if she gets some kind of funding. Well done both of you x

She has looked at Glasgow, but would really like to go somewhere where old masters art skills are taught. I don’t think it’s a route which is particularly valued in the art world at the moment though. So we’ll have to figure it out.

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Oceangrey · 03/05/2025 09:30

It's incredible, well done her.

Harpey · 03/05/2025 09:29

What fantastic portraits. She has a lovely career to look forward to. True talent!

beetr00 · 03/05/2025 09:28

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:25

I was expecting people to say ‘yeh, whatever!’

Absolutely not, these are fabulous @FriendlyLaundryMonster

Be a very proud Mama ma hen 🌼

EachandEveryone · 03/05/2025 09:27

Incredible she is a fantastic artist. Will she go to Glasgow? Gosh she could go anywhere if she gets some kind of funding. Well done both of you x

Dawnb19 · 03/05/2025 09:27

I know nothing about Art but that is amazing. Well done to her. And at 17 as well. If she was my daughter is be so proud and tell everyone.

TheRosesAreInBloom · 03/05/2025 09:26

Amazing 🤩

Cognacsoft · 03/05/2025 09:25

Congratulations to your dd.
She’s amazing.

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:25

I was expecting people to say ‘yeh, whatever!’

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CosmicCuppa · 03/05/2025 09:24

You should be incredibly proud OP. She has an incredible talent and this is a huge deal.

MyLegoHair · 03/05/2025 09:23

I've just clicked on the link and seen her other pieces. Holy shit she's amazing 😍

dudsville · 03/05/2025 09:23

Wow! What a phenomenal 17 year old, she's amazing, and well done to you both that she's got a good head on her shoulders. She sounds focused.

JockTamsonsBairns · 03/05/2025 09:22

I've come across your daughter's art before and she is an absolutely incredible talent.
Actually, there aren't quite the adequate words to describe it.

You (and she) have every reason to be proud. What an exciting future for her!