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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?
AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?
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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 01/06/2025 21:00

@beetr00 No need to apologise! You've been really helpful. 💐We are hoping for a patron, but exploring all avenues we can think of and dd is working non-stop. I feel positive!

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beetr00 · 01/06/2025 20:54

@FriendlyLaundryMonster

Many apologies, I really don't mean to infringe MN rules.

Having zero artistic talent, whatsoever, myself, it just seems sacrilege to me that a young person with such incredible skills has to struggle to find funding to enhance their talent. 🌼

Superhansrantowindsor · 01/06/2025 20:42

Amazing talent. The Scottish lass painting in the website is stunning.

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 01/06/2025 20:36

Didn't mean to flout any Mumsnet policies! To update, dd has been applying for a lot of funding, including the Dewar Arts Awards, which I think were mentioned by @beetr00 Thank you! She's also booked to present to her local Rotary club (another mumsnet idea). She's been working on a commission all half term and did a long photoshoot too for one in summer, so will be saving all her earnings too. I'm really proud of her for working so hard while still at school and so grateful to all the pointers that were given earlier in this thread as well as the contributions.

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beetr00 · 01/06/2025 20:34

@ButteredRadishes

ah! ok, that explains. Many thanks.

Let's hope that anyone who would like to "support a young artist to study in Florence" a simple search on google will help.

Miri13 · 01/06/2025 20:31

Yes, absolutely, you should be proud of her. I’m a stranger and I’m proud of her. That is an amazing talent she has and I hope it brings her much success and happiness.

ButteredRadishes · 01/06/2025 20:28

beetr00 · 01/06/2025 20:27

Hidden? Why?

MNHQ, are gofund pages not allowed?

"We only allow fundraising for registered charities to be promoted on our Talk boards - and these threads should be posted on the charities noticeboard. This is in the interest of protecting our users as we aren't able to vouch for or endorse individuals running crowdfunding campaigns or anything along those lines."

ButteredRadishes · 01/06/2025 20:27

Foreheadthing · 03/05/2025 09:52

Wow!!! I thought that was a photograph... She painted it?! Amazing!

Same!

beetr00 · 01/06/2025 20:27

Hidden? Why?

MNHQ, are gofund pages not allowed?

beetr00 · 01/06/2025 20:25

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Rosiepeta · 01/06/2025 12:03

Oh wow! Thats beautiful! Well done to her!

rainbowstardrops · 01/06/2025 10:51

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 01/06/2025 10:42

Thank you all so much. This is her insta; so feel free to follow her. It won’t hurt having a few more followers when she applies for things 🙏🏽
https://www.instagram.com/ruby_mitcham?igsh=dnR5aHJ5ZWRmc29k

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I’ve followed her on Instagram because her paintings are incredible!

Mary46 · 01/06/2025 10:50

Super op she so talented well done to her.

Ellmau · 01/06/2025 10:44

That's an outstanding painting regardless of age.

She has an exceptional talent.

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 01/06/2025 10:42

Thank you all so much. This is her insta; so feel free to follow her. It won’t hurt having a few more followers when she applies for things 🙏🏽
https://www.instagram.com/ruby_mitcham?igsh=dnR5aHJ5ZWRmc29k

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fruby_mitcham%2F%3Figsh%3DdnR5aHJ5ZWRmc29k&is_from_rle

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Dragonfly97 · 01/06/2025 09:58

Amazing, really talented, i hope she keeps up with this! She should be so proud of herself!

Ladyymuck · 01/06/2025 09:48

You’ve every right to be so proud! Your heart must be bursting. Your DD is an amazing and very talented artist. She has a bright future ahead of her Star

chillibuns · 01/06/2025 08:20

Wow. Incredible talent. Self taught as well. She’s obviously naturally talented. Congratulations to your daughter. You go right ahead and wear that proud mum badge with pride!

MoistVonL · 01/06/2025 07:57

You are rightly proud of your talented girl - that’s absolutely amazing. I’d be shouting from the rooftops if I were you!

I hope your daughter realises how remarkable she is.

Puddypuds · 01/06/2025 07:52

Wow!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 01/06/2025 07:36

@Motomum23 Ah, I understand where you're coming from! Dd was advised at one point not to play her work down, as in 'it's rubbish', as it would make others feel worse and come across as disingenuous. But, we recognise now that there is a stage during most paintings where she doesn't think it's going well or hates it! At least, she can see now that it normally resolves. And we still disagree on one or two of her works, which are our favourites and her least favourites. Artists can be super critical of themselves and it must be so hard to have your work on display for everyone to critique. Good luck to your dd.

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healthybychristmas · 01/06/2025 00:23

She is incredibly talented. How exciting if she does get into an art school in Florence. Maybe it's time to look around for art scholarships. I'm sure there will be some around for people as talented as her.

Motomum23 · 31/05/2025 22:44

Wow amazing! I have an aspiring artist daughter (13) and am in the tears stage of her thinking a fabulous portrait just isn't quite right. Your daughter should be very proud of herself!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 31/05/2025 22:12

You are all so lovely; thank you!

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