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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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Goldusty · 31/05/2025 21:11

Proper talent and rare indeed. So nice to see this today.

Catladywithoutacat · 31/05/2025 20:39

That’s so good op I love art I’m a lot older than your daughter and would love this!

Coffeemaster · 31/05/2025 20:36

She's amazing. I can't believe she's just 17! So talented. Such a bright future ahead.

SherlockHolmes · 31/05/2025 20:18

No wonder you're proud of her, what an amazing talent! Brag all you like OP!

CosyDenimShark · 31/05/2025 20:13

Oh my goodness, I thought that was a photo. Absolutely amazing talent!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 31/05/2025 20:12

@TheeNotoriousPIG I don't mind you asking at all. She tried oil paints for the first time at age 15 and could just paint! The first painting she did was of her dad (on her website) and she's just taught herself pretty much since. She had 5 days at an atelier as a Christmas present too.

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XWKD · 31/05/2025 20:08

The self portrait is particularly stunning.

Iloveasunnyday · 31/05/2025 20:08

Oh my days, that is incredible! You must be so, so proud. She has an amazing future ahead of her. Huge well done.

TheeNotoriousPIG · 31/05/2025 20:04

Her artwork is magnificent, @FriendlyLaundryMonster !

If you don't mind me asking, was it simply raw talent, or did she have lessons/mentors from the art world?

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 31/05/2025 19:42

@beetr00 Thank you! She is working hard. It’s the last day of half term for her, but she managed to squeeze in a 3 hour photoshoot for a commission. I think it’s going to be a good one!

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beetr00 · 31/05/2025 18:34

Thank you @ApolloandDaphne

@FriendlyLaundryMonster unsurprising you are veritably proud of Ruby.

I hope she's doing well and perhaps has even found a patron 🌸

ApolloandDaphne · 31/05/2025 15:43

And here it is.

AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?
ApolloandDaphne · 31/05/2025 15:43

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 17/05/2025 10:30

@ApolloandDaphne Wow! Thanks. The painting currently hanging in the RSA, Best Scone in Scotland has a lovely story to it and Paul (the baker) is such a one-off, fabulous man, currently in hospital. Ruby has had a special print made of this painting to send to him. We are all really pleased that he's seen the painting have success at such a prestigious gallery. It's made his day.

I'm in the gallery now and can confirm that it is a wonderful painting indeed!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 17/05/2025 10:30

@ApolloandDaphne Wow! Thanks. The painting currently hanging in the RSA, Best Scone in Scotland has a lovely story to it and Paul (the baker) is such a one-off, fabulous man, currently in hospital. Ruby has had a special print made of this painting to send to him. We are all really pleased that he's seen the painting have success at such a prestigious gallery. It's made his day.

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ApolloandDaphne · 17/05/2025 10:24

That's a fantastic painting. If I have time I might go through to Edinburgh to see the exhibition. I don't live too far away.

beetr00 · 17/05/2025 09:55

link hidden MN?

it's just the url for Ruby's gofund page.

Not allowed?

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 17/05/2025 09:55

Ah, thank you all. She has just started selling limited edition high quality prints of one of her paintings, which look beautiful and will be putting all her proceeds towards Florence. Info about them on her Facebook page. She is determined and loves what she does. So, I think she'll keep moving towards her goal. There is always some struggle in an artist's career!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566498838486

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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beetr00 · 17/05/2025 09:53

Just wanted to bump this

https://www.gofundme.com/f/can-you-help-a-young-artist-study-in-florence

ThisPithyJoker · 17/05/2025 09:00

Wow, what incredible talent! How proud you must be :)

Happyearlyretirement · 17/05/2025 08:24

I saw an article somewhere when her paintings were accepted, she is so incredibly talented I sent my Dad the article as he loves art.

EachandEveryone · 08/05/2025 11:48

Can you share her just giving page on more social platforms?

MinkyWales · 04/05/2025 13:47

What fabulous work. You don’t get that just with talent; it takes hard work. Well done.

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SonK · 04/05/2025 11:51

Your daughter has an amazing talent, thank you for sharing OP x

Mumofyellows · 04/05/2025 11:43

My word that's amazing! She has quite a talent!