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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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BitOutOfPractice · 03/05/2025 09:21

Absolutely fantastic! Hell l’m proud of her and I don’t even know her.

That painting is stunning.

And while I think it’s good not to be boastful don’t let her go too far down the modest girl narrative either.

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:21

Thanks all, she doesn’t mind things being online as she has a website etc and already takes commissions. She wants to study at the Florence Academy of Art but you can’t get student loans for it so she’s trying to find funding. She was always creative with a good eye but she just tried painting in oils for the first time a couple of years ago and could pretty much do it straight off! I’m proud of her determination and focus. She works hard, but loves it.

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NeverTalksToStrangers2 · 03/05/2025 09:20

Wow it's incredible. Looks like a photograph.

phinalinabeena · 03/05/2025 09:20

She is remarkable and even more so considering her age and the short amount of time she has had to dedicate herself to working on her technique. She is incredibly skilled and you are rightly proud of her.

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.

Mrsmouse71 · 03/05/2025 09:18

That’s an amazing piece! You should rightly be super proud!

Aparecium · 03/05/2025 09:18

I don't mean you have to answer my questions. I just mean it's more than lovely - it has life and engagement.

MyLegoHair · 03/05/2025 09:18

That's amazing! You must be bursting with pride at having such a talented daughter! I love it when people boast about their DCs genuine achievements ❤️

Christwosheds · 03/05/2025 09:17

That painting is incredible, and at only 17, it’s really astonishing. Did her talent show from when she was tiny ? I am amazed that she hasn’t even been through Art College yet and is producing work of such complexity.

SouthLondonMum22 · 03/05/2025 09:17

Is that her name below the painting? If so then she might not want it on mumsnet if she isn't even mentioning it to her friends.

Congratulations to your daughter.

Aparecium · 03/05/2025 09:17

That is stunning! Who is he looking at? What is he happy about? I love his quiet confidence that his scones are the best in Scotland. Why is he by water - is he selling or delivering?

Absolutely right to be proud!

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DissDissOrDiss · 03/05/2025 09:15

Bloody hell, that’s an incredible portrait! I REALLY like it. She’s got a brilliant eye and hand. Congratulations @FriendlyLaundryMonster daughter!
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CamillaMacauley · 03/05/2025 09:14

That’s a painting? Not a photograph? Amazing. She’s very talented.

EveryKneeShallBow · 03/05/2025 09:14

That is wonderful! Please help her to realise that it really is a huge achievement and she should enjoy the attention she gets as she clearly deserves it. Bravo!

Tagyoureit · 03/05/2025 09:14

I thought that was a photo!!!

What a talent!!!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 09:13

Whatahardlife · 03/05/2025 09:12

I think that's wonderful OP.

I think you have every right to be proud of her talent.

But I think you should be very proud that she isn't boastful and is being mindful of her friends and their feelings. Not everyone has such a lot going for them and such a bright future ahead of them and her consideration becomes her.

You’ve got her in a nutshell.

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Sarah2891 · 03/05/2025 09:12

Incredible painting! She's very talented.

JamesWebbSpaceTelescope · 03/05/2025 09:12

You should be very proud. But not of her ‘talent’. Art, like nearly everything, is a mix of aptitude, enthusiasm and a huge amount of hard work and dedication. It is the 2nd two that you should be very proud off.

Well done her, there is a lot of work gone into that piece and in the build up to it.

Whatahardlife · 03/05/2025 09:12

I think that's wonderful OP.

I think you have every right to be proud of her talent.

But I think you should be very proud that she isn't boastful and is being mindful of her friends and their feelings. Not everyone has such a lot going for them and such a bright future ahead of them and her consideration becomes her.

Radionowhere · 03/05/2025 09:11

Wow that is stunning! What talent! You should be very proud indeed OP

VivienneDelacroix · 03/05/2025 09:11

This is a huge achievement. Congratulations to your daughter.

Viviennemary · 03/05/2025 09:11

She has an amazing talent. No wonder she has a painting in the exhibition. Well done!

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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!

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JenniferAnistonForReals · 03/05/2025 09:10

Oh, wow, this is fantastic! Congratulations to your daughter. And absolutely not unreasonable to feel proud. This is wonderful.