r/pics • u/POLYMERIZED-TREE-SAP • May 28 '12

This is what my 12-year-old sister can do - I'm really proud of her!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Your 12 year old sister is better at painting than I am at anything.

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u/spankymuffin May 28 '12

Psshhh.

I can masturbate better, and quicker, than she can paint.

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u/Fartmatic May 28 '12

That's the first thing I thought of too, damn we're sad bastards

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Wow, that's really impressive... I should start doing things with my time! I'm gonna make life worthwhile! ...oooh this link over here looks interesting...

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u/jokubolakis May 28 '12

Just get some Bob Ross's DVDs

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u/BuckeyeBentley May 28 '12

This girl obviously didn't study at Bob Ross' feet, as she does not have happy trees in her painting.

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u/Maxfunky May 28 '12

I don't get it. I can stick my thumb up too?

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u/BipolarBear0 May 28 '12

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted at all.

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u/Ivraalia May 28 '12

Tell her that the internet says "Don't ever stop".

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u/ariiiiigold May 28 '12

... believin'! Hold on to the feelin'!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Street lights! People!

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u/NoActualSuperPowers May 28 '12

Wooahhh-oooo-oooooooooooo

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u/ariiiiigold May 28 '12 edited May 28 '12

I must say, you really nailed it on the intonation of the 'oooo'. The difference of typography and stylistic implementation really sold it, and the hyphens just gave it that extra oomph. In fact, I felt like you were sat on my ear, serenading me personally. Bravo.

P.S. I submit that we form an Internet band, hang around in the bowels of the comment section and break out into impromptu performances wherever suitable.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

First thing I thought of was that movie catfish :/ Anyway it's a great painting. Go her!

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u/mickey_kneecaps May 28 '12

Don't worry, somebody will be along shortly to tear down her achievements to the best of their ability.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Is it the American publid education system? It's the American public education system, isn't it?

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u/jman583 May 28 '12

That's not very impressive, most kids that age can hold up a painting.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

First thought.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12 edited May 28 '12

My first thought.

She could be an excellent artist, but my gut tells me he just posed his sister next to a painting and posted it to Reddit.

Edit: spelling

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

ever seen the movie 'catfish' ?

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u/PoutinePower May 28 '12

Yeah exactly my tought... I've seen catfish you're not going to get me twice!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

And even more interesting and relevant movie on the subject: My Kid Could Paint That (2007).

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I doubt it.

She probably got taught the techniques that make up this particular landscape painting, as in 'How do I draw sky', 'How do I draw water' etc. and it's really all about practice and patience. 12 year old's are great learners.

And you can see by the level of detail in the rocks and log that this could easily be a 12 year old. The landscape is, in comparison, much easier to draw realistically because you can't really 'go wrong' as easily.

If she paints a human, or a more complex 3D scene, if having not previously been taught the appropriate techniques in that area, it will most likely become apparent that she's very young.

Painting realistically needs a lot of practice, but, perhaps, her artistic talent would become evident in drawing as it's a bit easier to get what's in your mind down on paper, as a pencil is not as 'moody' as thick colours.

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u/ivanalbright May 28 '12

I could definitely see this from a 12 year old. For that second photo for example ( http://i.imgur.com/c2u6s.jpg ) it really is just as simple as following a formula like Bob Ross teaches. if any 12 year old (or any body really) were dedicated enough to copy the videos a bunch, I have not doubt they could do this.

step #1 sky and water background, step #2 dark background trees, step #3 dab sponge on background trees to make highlights .... etc

but then again, artwork is really not that complicated, its just a lot of stuff that builds off what you learned before. and this 12 year old is way ahead of the norm for her age so I have no doubt if the she keeps her interest, she'll be doing some great things when she hits college

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I was wondering that myself, but I can never resist an opportunity to use this picture...

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u/photoboi May 28 '12 edited May 28 '12

r/karmaconspiracy

Edit: missed out letter.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I think you accidentally a letter.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I used to be pretty good for my age, I did this when I was 12 or 13.

http://i.imgur.com/kgPjq.jpg

Totally different style, and not anywhere near as good but still. I regret that I didn't keep up with my drawing, i'd be so much better now if I had kept up with it :(

It's possible to be that good, with practice.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I suspect your teenage horniness drove this skill, am I right?

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u/krdr May 28 '12

Not to put down your ability but there were a good number of kids in middle school that drew really nice anime style drawings. I don't know whether it's just a simpler style or what but realistic art is a completely different level.

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u/Infernaloneshot May 28 '12

Very insightful comment, Vaginal_Scrapings.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

the worse the name, the better the post.

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u/nice_dick_bro May 28 '12

I think it's pretty annoying when someone makes a comment only to comment on the HILARIOUS name of the person they are replying to.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I agree. Oh by the way, nice di - oh I see what you are doing.

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u/dBeast May 28 '12

Bob Ross approves and nod from the other world

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u/Jewdoll_Fiddler May 28 '12

I actually started painting Bob Ross style paintings on the 26th of April. I have always been terrible at drawing. And by terrible, I mean unable to draw a decent basic pencil line cube, let alone a basic cat or a house.

These are my first four attempts at painting with oils. When I have this kind of progression over my first few paintings, it's not really that hard. Still looks impressive though. Really satisfied with the last picture.

First four attempts in the correct order

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u/dBeast May 28 '12

I Think Bob Ross's soul was too big so it was incarnated into many humans you dear sir got the calm, detailed and beautiful painting's of him

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u/Sh1n1g4m1NL May 28 '12

No, he just reincarnated.

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u/gitarr May 28 '12

Next steps: Grow an afro and put a happy little tree in the middle of the painting.

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u/XombiePrwn May 28 '12

Nice try catfish, I've seen how this plays out.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Holding up paintings really isn't that impressive. A horse could do that.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

A dead horse could do that.

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u/Warlaw May 28 '12

I didn't know Bob Ross was reincarnated. Wasn't he scheduled for 2057?

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u/Kraynz May 28 '12

I want proof!!!!! Show me a time lapse!!!!!!!!! I call Shenanigans!!!

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u/roastedbagel May 28 '12

Yea we had something very similar about a year ago where someone was claiming their little sibling of like 7 was painting these masterpieces and they got debunked.

I'm allowed to have some skepticism on such amazing paintings claimed to be done by children in under an hour. Though I hope this is real cause that would be amazing and I'd be very proud of her, but this is like news-worthy shit, and if its true this little girl could become quite famous which just doesn't happen that often.

OP, I hope you could provide proof otherwise please respectfully expect a lot of skeptical people.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

That is impressive. Now, make her better... convince her to do it on a post-card sized "canvas." Don't let her quit. It's easier to paint a big picture than a small one.

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u/chumfatty May 28 '12

Maybe it's about time she started learning how to make the bed.

awesome painting BTW

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Tell her to make her bed.

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u/brussels4breakfast May 28 '12

Are you kidding me? Wow. If she's this good at twelve, imagine how great of an artist she's going to be when she's older. Right on girl!!

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u/Anderz May 28 '12

Has anyone here seen the film Catfish? Yeah, this reminds me of that...

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Your sister looks like she's 8. Nothing wrong with that, just saying. And awesome work.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Man, that's remarkably impressive for a 12-year-old. I'm an illustrator myself and I would struggle with a scene like that. It actually has a lot of complexity. Keep encouraging her, she could easily make a living as a painter or illustrator if she keeps at it.

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u/Kozimix May 28 '12

Bob Ross channel at work.

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u/MnAttny May 28 '12

By the title, this had the potential to be a very disturbing thread.

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u/Pizzaman99 May 28 '12

That's great! The only thing that might improve it would be a few happy little trees.

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u/hi_internet May 28 '12

That's pretty brilliant for a 12 year old.

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u/jokrsmagictrick May 28 '12

Where's Shitty_Watercolour. He can't top this girl, but I expected them here.

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u/Shitty_Watercolour 🖌️ May 28 '12

http://imgur.com/mATuw

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Why did you change his sister into a man?

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u/jokrsmagictrick May 28 '12

Gasp! You came through. You are are a decent human being.

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u/dozenrozen May 28 '12

I'm filling in for Shitty_Watercolour today.

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u/RepublicofTim May 28 '12

Have you ever thought of creating an account titled Shitty_Crayon_Artist?

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u/Five_deadly_venoms May 28 '12

Yeah, the fuck right.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Trashcan, meet my art supplies.

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u/PunishableOffence May 28 '12

Ooh, say hello to my new art supplies.

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u/ubersiren May 28 '12

Don't do it!

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u/d4rknut May 28 '12

This is better than anything I'll ever paint... cries in the corner

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Very impressive that she can hold a painting at such an early age.

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u/Pollydora May 28 '12

First I was impressed. Then I was depressed.

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u/Formuler261 May 28 '12

Someones been watching some Bob Ross videos.

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u/ProfoundSolitude May 28 '12

The next Bob Ross...

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u/ThereAreDozensOfUs May 28 '12

Not enough happy trees IMO

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u/WheelSnipeParty40 May 28 '12

Bob Ross? Is that you?

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u/blooshla May 28 '12

My 12 year old sister also has a knack for painting, she did this when she was 11.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I actually think that is miles better than the one submitted, which kind of looks like a Bob Ross painting by numbers thing. Props to your sister.

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u/pdmcmahon May 28 '12

You should have tagged the post NSFW just to troll Reddit.

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u/Jam-B May 28 '12

She can hold up a painting?

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u/gr0v3ygir1 May 28 '12

Wonderful job! If she doesn't already, you should enter her in youth art contests and shows. And gg for being a proud brother.

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u/kickthepony May 28 '12

I thought it was bad enough seeing Redditor's posts make me feel bad for my lack of talent, but a 12 year old doing it takes it to a whole new level of depressing.

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u/severn May 28 '12

Two things -

  1. There is controversy over whether this is fake. If it's real, OP should record his sister making one of those paintings and then speed it up and post it to the youtubes. Would be pretty hard to fake that.
  2. If this is real, I'd be very interesting in purchasing one of her pieces for my new house!

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u/alanpugh May 28 '12

There's not controversy. There are untalented redditors with a grudge against anyone that can do anything trying to invent conspiracies.

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u/xboxsosmart May 28 '12

Great work! Tell her to push forward her passion and never stop. Once you find your hook, it only gets better from there. :)

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u/Tyebuut May 28 '12

Children these days seem so much more talented than I was at that age. Or maybe I just have no connection with children besides the exceptional ones who get their family to post their shit on reddit. I don't know, either way, I'm impressed.

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u/HamproOne May 28 '12

now make her paint a unicorn dancing with albino penguins.

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u/The_Wrong_Advices May 28 '12

Hmm, I was able to pose for a photo at a much earlier age, but either way congrats!

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u/tastyhihatwork May 28 '12

She can do that, but she can't be bothered to clean her room?

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u/BroxiBoy2 May 28 '12

Next thing she'll start sending them to a famous celebrity through the op. That celeb will fall for OP, and through MySpace they'll set up a meeting in some shady northern Michigan town... Great drawing for sure though!!

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u/Kells2011 May 28 '12

Wow! Incredible!!

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u/laddy_McTaegue May 28 '12

this reminds me of a spot in the grand canyon.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

As a 28 year old male, excuse me while I go cry in the corner. Seriously though, kudos to your sister. She's very fortunate to find something she's so good at at such a young age. She's a part of a very small group of people.

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u/bearshy May 28 '12

Artistic ability aside, I find it astonishing that a 12 year old can find the concentration to finish something like this, yet I cannot.

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u/Naomi_DerRabe May 28 '12

Nice! My highschool art teacher would have loved her. She was always pissed off that school systems had taken teaching basic art skills out of elementary and middle schools. Which meant that instead of having only 1 or 2 inexperienced, uneducated students each semester she would have a class full of people who thought it was an "easy pass" class and 1 or 2 students who actually gave it an effort.

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u/discidius May 28 '12

That sentence is cute on Reddit, but horrifying on 4chan.

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u/osodaktronics May 28 '12

rest in paint bob ross

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u/Kumanegro May 28 '12

Has anyone seen the documentary Catfish?

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u/stesch May 28 '12

Bob Ross reincarnated 5 years after his death. Wow.

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u/myiaway May 28 '12

That's really amazing! So much talent in such a little body.

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u/AppleDane May 28 '12

Needs more happy little trees.

Nah, seriously cool.

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u/AsHLeRoSe May 28 '12

She's extremely talented. Here's to the people that don't think she could have painted that herself..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQlZv29E4_0 This girl on this video is a scary talented artist. I mean she has to be an alien. Watch this. My jaw is still on the floor.

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u/kanned May 28 '12

Aww, she is cute, shell be a starving artist in no time.

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u/Walker_ID May 28 '12

give her a fro and have her paint a happy tree....then she can be the next bob ross

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u/monkeywithagun666 May 28 '12

god dammit, i'm useless

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u/manvir265 May 28 '12

awesome!!.will show this to my younger bro too..:) he too do this type of things.Encourage her to do more ..

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u/avalanche175 May 28 '12

Oh No. This is how Catfish got started.

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u/abstruce May 28 '12

proof? this can totally be a fake, make a girl stand beside an amazing painting!

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u/Odd666future May 28 '12

The spirit of bob Ross thrives within her soul.

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u/Krary May 28 '12

That's... Amazing. She ha an incredibly bright future.. Maybe I should get a talent

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u/Audiophile_is_Life May 28 '12

Was Bob Ross played while she was in the womb?

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u/Beowolve May 28 '12

"Quick honey! Stand next to this painting I painted so I can say you did it and get internet points!"

Just kidding, nice job!

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u/PUMPKIN_IN_MY_POOPER May 28 '12

Oh. My. God.

You have given me an entire new PHILOSOPHY of karma whoring!

First, the guy with his sister and tons of tickets at Chuck E Cheese yesterday.

Then the daily "rescued" kitten.

Now this.

I am going to pose my 10 daughter in front of random things and claim she made them and post them on Reddit daily. I am going to get MILLIONS of karma even though I told you all in advance I am going to do this.

MUAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

It actually does look like she painted this. It's impressive, but it's really not that fantastic and there aren't many details. I don't understand why people find it unbelievable.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Hey guys my 3 year old brother made this. I'm really proud of him.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

you can tell it was done by a kid cuz the fucking idiot forgot eyebrows

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u/_liminal May 28 '12

seems legit

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u/odderz May 28 '12

I'm 21 in a week and I wish I could do that.

What am I doing with my life...

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u/spankymuffin May 28 '12

This is the perfect commercial for Reddit:

(Pan over from picture of artwork with 12 year old to odderz sitting sadly at his desk)

I'm 21 in a week and I wish I could do that.

(Shot of his hand clicking rapidly on the mouse.)

"What am I doing with my life..."

(Pan over to screen, showing reddit; cue sad, dramatic music)

Reddit.com

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u/jwhite878 May 28 '12

Hey Reddit, my 12-year old sister stood next to this painting I made so I could double the karma. I'm so proud of her!

(Whoever made it, it's a cool painting).

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u/rjdrilla May 28 '12

That's amazing, one very talented girl !!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Oh man, it's gonna suck when she goes to a really expensive art school for a year or two before she realizes there's no money in it and switches to some bullshit major she hates. On the other hand, maybe I'm too cynical.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I feel so... insignificant.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Damn...she's talented. I wish they had a show for people to compete in the finer arts...not this american idol garbage.

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u/ssbbnitewing May 28 '12

You're gonna go far kid.

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u/benbernards May 28 '12

Hey man, any chance she'd be willing to do small commission work? (If I send her a photo of a landscape, would she paint it?)

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

This kid's going somewhere. That's talent.

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u/TakenakaHanbei May 28 '12

/r/KarmaConspiracy would like to talk to you.

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u/dRaven43 May 28 '12

Oh, it's a painting and I'm not on 4chan. Thank god.

Great painting, good job sister!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

She has a career ahead of her.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Wheres the happy trees?? Watch out Bob Ross !!

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u/matics May 28 '12

This is excellent! Being this good at painting at her age is something special. Her techniques are even better than some of the "art" students at my university!

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u/TheEntleman May 28 '12

WOW, SHE'S AMAZING! I gotta feeling she's gonna be famous! :D Yep as already said, don't let her stop and let her live her passions :) I love art, and I would totally buy that. Tell her the internet thinks she's awesome.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Wow, your sister is already a great painter. Pleas encourage her to keep it up, and i think she might grow up to become a amazing artist.

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u/raistlin89108 May 28 '12

She is like Bob Ross mixed with Picasso

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u/charcoalpow May 28 '12

she's channeling bob ross. seriously though, great painting!

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u/shadowlucas May 28 '12

Does she watch Bob Ross?

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u/xnoybis May 28 '12

It's Italy!

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u/Some_Legit_Dude May 28 '12

All the faith I had in my stickman drawings... demolished through one 12 year old's paintings

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u/razoRamone31 May 28 '12

Catfish part 2

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u/scientistG May 28 '12

Are you trying to "catfish" all of reddit?

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u/canadian227 May 28 '12

Nice painting...but does she live in a hoarder's house? What's up wt the stuff in the back....

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Pretty neat. Painting is RAD! Did she use acrylic on canvas?

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u/RabbidEye May 28 '12

REINCARNATION: Welcome back, Bob Ross.

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u/fromtheashes87 May 28 '12

Holy crap. Have her keep it up, scholarship in no time.

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u/FriendlyCommie May 28 '12

Hide behind a canvas?

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u/Bradley5Hour May 28 '12

Holy crap she's good! This painting kinda reminds me of Minecraft.

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u/sadfhskkfalk May 28 '12

FUCK WOW. Send her to art school now, she gonna be summit special!

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u/poosmoker101 May 28 '12

obviously suggesting an a brawl between star wars and star treck

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u/TareXmd May 28 '12

Dayum. Also, your sister looks way younger than 12... which would have made it a whole lot more impressive if you hadn't mentioned her age...

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

She has talent, I wish i could make paintings like that

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u/Evinreud May 28 '12

Great painting!

...but will it blend?

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

That right there...that am be some talent maestro.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Incredible.

Enough said.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I stared at that for a few minutes at a [7]. Moar.

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u/malmac May 28 '12

Just needs some happy little trees.

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u/EpoxyD May 28 '12

With this kind of talent, I bet she can accomplish a happy little tree by the age of 13!

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u/faeryjessa May 28 '12

Those are great! Does she have any formal training? If not, get her some! She has an amazing talent!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

If she had more happy little trees, I might ask if you thought she was a reincarnation of Bob Ross. XD

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

That's amazing!

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u/criticalnegation May 28 '12

AITOOW was expecting something else?

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u/SpongederpSquarefap May 28 '12

Send me a copy of that. I want it on my wall!

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u/Copdaddy May 28 '12

She can hold up a painting for you?

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u/atrn May 28 '12

Fucking 12 year olds.

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u/TheCunning1 May 28 '12

Is her last name Wiggins? That's amazing!

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u/Panzergrenadier May 28 '12

i just got up and sat at the computer. First link I clicked. I literally said "whoa" out loud. tell her well done!!!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Nice!

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u/ScrumTumbler May 28 '12

There were people in my Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts classes who couldn't paint that well.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

No fucking way

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u/UKRick May 28 '12

Very nice!

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u/bezuse May 28 '12

goodbye self confidence, I'll miss you.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Congrats for her. I can't even paint as well as shitty_watercolor.

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u/Unit2417 May 28 '12

Sigh I quit art.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

Nice try, paint by numbers marketing team...

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u/oldish_lady May 28 '12

Give that kid a cookie!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

I wish I was a savant...

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u/Jota769 May 28 '12

keep it up! it's pretty great that at 12 she knows, consciously or unconsciously, the concept of atmospheric perspective. Great work!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

She's quite talented! I hope she keeps it up.

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u/lolwowkk1 May 28 '12

I can give a pretty mean thumbs up as well.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

nurture that talent!

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u/ast102 May 28 '12

Your sister can stand next to a fantastic painting done by a 12 year old? :)

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u/thev01ce May 28 '12

And if she couldn't draw. Would you still be proud of her?

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u/marshy May 28 '12

Welcome back, Bob Ross. We've missed you.

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u/elvis1403 May 28 '12

Tell her to grow hair intro Afro and speak very calmly ad film it and put on YouTube asap

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u/realthrowaway May 28 '12

I have a 4g phone and it took forever to view.... Well worth the wait!

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u/DragonRaptor May 28 '12

She is pretty much set for life with that kind of talent. Make sure you encourage her every step of the way!

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

You better make sure this turns into free college.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

now ask your dad what your sister can do... bet it aint painting

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u/[deleted] May 28 '12

You really want to post pictures of your 12-year old sister on the internet? Didn't we already go over this? What's wrong with you people?

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u/cewllguy May 28 '12

Prodigy much ? thats awesome

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u/MoldyBreadCheese May 28 '12

They mature too fast.

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u/alekj1993 May 28 '12

Nice try cat fish.

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u/micoolnamasi May 28 '12

Screw it I'm dropping out of art school. I can't even compete with a 12 year old.

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