Prodigy portrait artist

[Richard Monro]

A visiting psychiatrist would probably have a field day with some of the comments posted in this thread. The bottom line is, who of us could paint that well at 9 and 10 years of age. I couldn't. Talent is talent. Will it develop further? I suspect so. If she continues to pursue art, what might experience plus talent produce in 10, 20 or 30 years? I think we might be very surprised and impressed. Give credit where credit is due. Alternatively, post your own art from when you were 9 and 10 and let us compare.

[Linda Brandon]

I would like to know why we don't see any gifted little boy prodigies.

[Scott Bartner]

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

I would like to know why we don't see any gifted little boy prodigies.

That's because they all discovered the "internet" and won't come out of their rooms.

[Julie Deane]

Originally Posted by Scott Bartner

That's because they all discovered the "internet" and won't come out of their rooms.

LOL - that's my son! He doesn't have any time to discover his talents, because he's too busy playing online video games and IM'ing all his pals.

Back to the topic of the child prodigy - all I can say is, she's got loads more talent than I ever displayed at her age and I wish her well.

[Sharon Knettell]

Richard,

Actually I painted quite well as a child. If websites had been available then I am sure my mother would have gotten me one.

Unfortunately, I cleaned out my mother's house after her death and threw the stuff out so I can't post it.

Since you seem to be conversant with the field of psychiatry, what comments exactly do you think that they would take exception to or interest in?

[Richard Monro]

Sharon

First of all let me say that I am a great admirer of your talent and your beautiful paintings.

Second, why do you think my comment was directed at you? Others fit the bill as well. In any case I find it curious when any professional has a reaction to someone else's work product that seems to go beyond the measure of professionalism. What in that person's life experiences produces such a strong reaction. Not for me to know, but certainly worthy of some self examination.

Thirdly, my comments past the first sentence in my initial comment are still valid. The girl has talent and has shown significant growth in the 4 years of art work that is shown on her web site.

I'm happy that you painted well at an early age. I didn't have that gift. Sorry that all that early art is gone. I would have loved to have seen it. Future art historians would probably give their eye teeth to be able to get thier hands on it as well.

Keep up the incredible art and may peace of soul bless all of us.

[Sharon Knettell]

Richard,

Thank you for your kind comments on my work. It is greatly appreciated.

I did not assume the comment was meant only for me, but was interested in what comments, both mine and others would have been of significance.

I am not saying the child isn't talented, but in my humble opinion she needs a gentler greenhouse and more sensitive direction than she is getting now.

[Linda Brandon]

Originally Posted by Richard Monro

Second, why do you think my comment was directed at you? Others fit the bill as well. .

Who would that be, Richard? I would think that lots of people could have a strong objection to how young children are marketed without necessarily needing a psychiatrist.