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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.
https://rubymitcham.com

AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?
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alloutofcareunits · 29/10/2025 15:24

@FriendlyLaundryMonsterI’ve just watched episode 5 of PAOTY, I just want to say your daughter is incredibly talented!! You should definitely be extremely proud of her

Norma27 · 19/09/2025 07:19

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 19/09/2025 07:16

@Norma27 i love hearing stories of people making it in the art world. Well done to your dad!

Thank you! He is 82 and still in his gallery full time!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 19/09/2025 07:16

@Norma27 i love hearing stories of people making it in the art world. Well done to your dad!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 19/09/2025 07:14

Thank you all! @beetr00 Yes, we all went to London with her. I had to be on set with her at all times as she was under 18, but I tried to give her some distance most of the time. Producers would routinely approach me to ask if they could change the battery in her mic etc. The whole production team were amazing. There were a lot of hoops to jump through beforehand including a good session with a tv psychiatrist who talked everything through with us. I think dh was a bit stressed on the day and it could be an exciting cut! But dd and I accepted that this was not likely going to be her best work, but what she could produce within the time and in the spotlight.

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mercilousming · 19/09/2025 03:13

Your daughter is so phenomenally and clearly naturally talented. And it's truly beautiful to see how proud of her you are.

She has an incredible career ahead of her!

coxesorangepippin · 19/09/2025 03:03

Incredible!

😲

beetr00 · 19/09/2025 02:28

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 18/09/2025 19:53

Since you were all so lovely, just posting an update on dd. She is due to appear on Sky Portrait Artist of the Year tv show next month! She had a really fun time filming this during her Easter holidays and has had to keep it a secret for quite a long time. She'll be in episode 5 on 29th October.
https://rubymitcham.com/

@FriendlyLaundryMonster How fantastic!! Gosh, how very proud you must be. I do hope you managed to get down to London too.

I absolutely love PAOTY (and landscape) and will definitely be watching.

Well done Ruby 🎨

Norma27 · 18/09/2025 22:41

Amazing!
I have no creative talent but my dad made a living as an artist for the past 50 years. He only went for it due to splitting up with my mum and needing a job he could do looking after children.
I love to see talented people going for it and being successful.

Dodie66 · 18/09/2025 22:38

Gosh her art is amazing for somebody that age. She is super talented 🙂

PurpleChrayn · 18/09/2025 22:37

Extraordinary talent! I’m genuinely blown away.

Dawnb19 · 18/09/2025 22:36

Wow that's amazing. She's so talented.

Motnight · 18/09/2025 21:45

Your DD is so talented, Op!

StasisMom · 18/09/2025 21:42

That’s bloody amazing!!!! Well done to her, wow!

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 18/09/2025 21:38

Your daughter is very, very talented. You have every right to be very proud!

LactoseTolerant · 18/09/2025 21:33

I know this sounds really dumb but man in a scone is that a painting? Did she actually paint that? It looks like a photo.

5 mins later: I had a look at her website and wow she is good. I know how lifelike or photo like a painting is isn't the only criteria to judge it by but her paintings are absolutely incredible. They would he incredible as well if she was older by the way!

Sunnysidegold · 18/09/2025 19:56

Oh wow! She is so talented! I love the light on the cheek of Sun Girl, just stunning!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 18/09/2025 19:53

Since you were all so lovely, just posting an update on dd. She is due to appear on Sky Portrait Artist of the Year tv show next month! She had a really fun time filming this during her Easter holidays and has had to keep it a secret for quite a long time. She'll be in episode 5 on 29th October.
https://rubymitcham.com/

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Bluevelvetsofa · 18/09/2025 19:31

I shall look forward to that!

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 18/09/2025 19:24

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 20/08/2025 17:36

I think what's nice about the commission is that it gives a different perspective. Normally we just hear the speaker's voice. The sitter is Ron Brown.

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beetr00 · 20/08/2025 17:31

Don't recognise him @FriendlyLaundryMonster, who is he? 🙈

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 20/08/2025 17:13

Ah, hello everyone again. Thank you! We love this commission and it was a really interesting one from an announcer at BBC Radio 4 to commemorate 100 years of them broadcasting the Shipping Forecast. The crazy thing was that she wasn't actually old enough to visit the BBC studios. You have to be 18. So, that's something for the future!

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MidwinterSpring · 20/08/2025 16:50

Fantastic especially at such a young age! Congratulations!

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 20/08/2025 16:49

A truly amazing portrait at any age let alone at 17. She’s so obviously talented and you’ve every right to be proud that she has been recognised for it.

beetr00 · 20/08/2025 16:46

@FriendlyLaundryMonster

love the new commission on Ruby's insta page