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To share the news that dd will be on TV tomorrow night! Eek!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:26

Dd wants to be an artist and is taking part in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year! This was filmed back in Easter during her school holidays and is being aired tomorrow night. It's terrifying! If you enjoy art, or tv or have a kid and know what it's like to want everything to go well for them, please join me in hoping the judges aren't too mean! www.rubymitcham.com
This is her self-portrait entry.

To share the news that dd will be on TV tomorrow night! Eek!
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BunnyLake · 28/10/2025 18:05

Fantastic! What a talented painter. You must be very proud 😊

JockTamsonsBairns · 28/10/2025 18:03

I've followed her for a while now. Her talent is quite incredible.

Allseeingallknowing · 28/10/2025 18:02

143 on freesat

columnatedruinsdomino · 28/10/2025 18:01

One of my favourite programmes! I’ll be watching and cheering her on

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:59

So, we haven't seen the programme yet. We were there on the day for filming. I had to be there full-time, as she was only 17. But we hung back quite a bit to give her space, so have no idea what any of the judges or crew asked or what she said! We also don't know what they'll say about her work or what they'll say about her entry. Gah! I know they tend to prefer work that is less traditional. And, yes we will be celebrating. Absolutely!

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Nothingbutstress · 28/10/2025 17:59

That’s incredible! You must be so proud OP 😁your DD has amazing talent, I wish her every success!

BigOldBlobsy · 28/10/2025 17:56

Wow she’s great! Good luck to her

Arlanymor · 28/10/2025 17:56

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:52

You are quite talented if you're a writer! Sky Arts is a freeview channel - no. 36, so no need to subscribe to anything to get it. We had to figure out how to watch it, as we never watch live tv!

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Aww thanks! Oh I see, I tend to only watch things on my iPad so will see what I can figure out as sounds like we are the same in terms of viewing preferences!

ClaredeBear · 28/10/2025 17:54

Lots and lots of luck to your talented daughter! What an incredible self portrait - at age 16! 🙇

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:52

Arlanymor · 28/10/2025 17:34

Blimey, she's brilliant! Good on her. I don't have Sky, but hope that the judges see her incredible talent. I am always low key jealous of people with talent like this - I can write, and quite well too - but I can barely draw a stickman.

You are quite talented if you're a writer! Sky Arts is a freeview channel - no. 36, so no need to subscribe to anything to get it. We had to figure out how to watch it, as we never watch live tv!

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 28/10/2025 17:52

What a remarkable talent!

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FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:50

barbismyfriend · 28/10/2025 17:29

good grief they are fantastic! What a talent! Does she get it from her parents?

Sadly not! It's all her own!

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Redshoeblueshoe · 28/10/2025 17:44

Wow your dd is very talented.

Itwouldbesonice · 28/10/2025 17:44

I love the programme so I’ll be watching! Your daughter’s portraits are fantastic.

Allseeingallknowing · 28/10/2025 17:43

FriendlyLaundryMonster · 28/10/2025 17:26

Dd wants to be an artist and is taking part in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year! This was filmed back in Easter during her school holidays and is being aired tomorrow night. It's terrifying! If you enjoy art, or tv or have a kid and know what it's like to want everything to go well for them, please join me in hoping the judges aren't too mean! www.rubymitcham.com
This is her self-portrait entry.

OP- Definitely will be watching, but surely you’ve already seen it, know the result, and are finding it hard keeping it to yourself!

OneWildNightWithJBJ · 28/10/2025 17:43

Oh wow, your daughter's art is amazing! Wishing her lots of luck. Not sure about 'wants to be an artist', she already is!

murasaki · 28/10/2025 17:43

I too remember the other thread, she is so talented.

halfandhalfchipsandrice · 28/10/2025 17:43

I don't understand how that can be self taught! What a talent.

The eyelashes on the girl with the long blonde hair...the first portrait...wow! It's all wow.

user1471538275 · 28/10/2025 17:42

I agree it's terrifying when your child is exposed to media.

Her work is superb. I hope she is made to feel comfortable so she can talk about her work.

Will you be celebrating?

Beachhutgirl · 28/10/2025 17:40

I'll definitely be watching and cheering your Dd on, I love Portrait Artist, so much talent on display, and its particularly good to see contestants of all ages.

Tarkan · 28/10/2025 17:39

Oh I love this show and record it each week as I’m out on Wednesday nights. Ruby is so talented and I’ll cheer her on when I get to watch it. :)

Miriamfriend · 28/10/2025 17:36

Wow!! You must be bursting with pride- what talent!!

Porpoiseful · 28/10/2025 17:34

I remember your previous thread about your daughter. Go Ruby!!

Arlanymor · 28/10/2025 17:34

Blimey, she's brilliant! Good on her. I don't have Sky, but hope that the judges see her incredible talent. I am always low key jealous of people with talent like this - I can write, and quite well too - but I can barely draw a stickman.

Superhansrantowindsor · 28/10/2025 17:33

I remember you posting before about your dd. Absolutely stunning pictures. Amazing talent. I’m not surprised you are proud!

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