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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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Shoezembagsforever · 03/05/2025 17:36

That painting is absolutely stunning - incredible that your DD created it at just 16!! I think we’re going to be hearing a lot more about her very soon!

rainbowunicorn · 03/05/2025 17:34

ViciousCurrentBun · 03/05/2025 16:35

Wonderful, just remember to name change if you post on here again.

Why?

ViciousCurrentBun · 03/05/2025 16:35

Wonderful, just remember to name change if you post on here again.

beetr00 · 03/05/2025 16:33

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 11:58

You ladies have made me get my act together! There’s now a link to her GoFundMe on her website here:

rubymitcham.com/contact/

Just bumping for Friendly 🙂

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 16:03

Just caught up with the last page - you lot are lovely 🙏🏽

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Limth · 03/05/2025 15:46

Fuck my shoes backwards, those are some epic paintings.

What an incredibly talent young woman.

Karmacamelia · 03/05/2025 15:41

Fantastic! I'd be very proud x

ComeAlive · 03/05/2025 15:40

she is a phenomenal artist, half of these look like photographs they are so good! Very well done to your daughter and you, I’d be bursting to tell the world too!

Namechanger2578 · 03/05/2025 15:39

@FriendlyLaundryMonster

I thought it was a photograph... it's stunning. She's very talented, and I hope she goes far and achieves her dreams.

FundingIssue · 03/05/2025 15:37

THAT IS NOT A PAINTING, THAT IS A PHOTO.

Sorry I don’t usually shout, but your daughter’s talent has blown me away!! Amazing girl.

user1492809438 · 03/05/2025 15:34

Just looked at her website..breathtaking. Such a talent, and so assured at so young. Completely in awe.

inamarina · 03/05/2025 15:27

These portraits are amazing OP! You can definitely be very, very proud of your daughter. She’s extremely talented ❤️

DontTellMeWhat2Do · 03/05/2025 15:22

I thought website links and gofundmes were not allowed on Mumsnet?
The kid is talented through!

midlifeattheoasis · 03/05/2025 15:20

Wow! I too thought it was a photo. What an amazing artist she is. Incredible

DrPrunesqualer · 03/05/2025 15:20

It’s wonderful
but if she doesn’t want it mentioned to friends then that’s her choice.

She and you can feel proud of such an achievement as it is.

Ubertomusic · 03/05/2025 15:18

I studied art and can tell she's very good. "A Pause" is an excellent work.

zingally · 03/05/2025 15:09

She painted that?!

It would never have crossed my mind that it wasn't a photo until I saw the mention of oil underneath.

Naepalz · 03/05/2025 14:54

Not unreasonable at all. That is a fantastic painting, especially to have painted so young.
On top of that you should also be so proud that she is such a grounded, self effacing young woman. She is an absolute credit to you. May she enjoy every success in the future!

Abend · 03/05/2025 14:47

It's perfectly normal to be proud of your child's achievements. I'm not sure why it matters what others think though.

Channellingsophistication · 03/05/2025 14:42

Wowser what an incredible talent she is. Really amazing

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 03/05/2025 14:33

REDB99 · 03/05/2025 14:32

She painted that at 17? Wow! Amazing talent. Someone who buys it will be buying the work of a great artist!

She actually painted it at 16 when she just finished her GCSEs but it’s just being exhibited now!

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REDB99 · 03/05/2025 14:32

She painted that at 17? Wow! Amazing talent. Someone who buys it will be buying the work of a great artist!

Strangerthanfictions · 03/05/2025 14:29

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

Jesus that's breathtaking. I didn't expect to be stunned like that. Damn right you're proud 🥲

cryinglaughing · 03/05/2025 14:27

Amazing.
As someone without an artistic bone, I am in awe of her talent 😊 and her obvious hard work!

Annettecurtaintwitcher · 03/05/2025 14:25

Wow! Her paintings a phenomenal, what a talent!