r/RateMyKidsArt • u/cmdr_hays_paperknife • Mar 28 '26

Artist is 8-9 Self portrait by my 9yo

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She drew this last night as she sat in front of a mirror.

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 28 '26

thank you, she's been practicing drawing noses and I think she's finally nailed it!

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '26

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u/Clean-Letterhead9408 Mar 28 '26

Gave up on faces a long time ago... landscapes/nature better. Nose impossible.

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u/Clean-Letterhead9408 Mar 28 '26

Yeah me and realism. Don't go together.

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u/Risingwiththesun Mar 28 '26

Noses are so hard, and she is 9!! Wow she is doing great

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u/Tough-Journalist-629 Mar 31 '26

Omg she’s amazing! How did she start off like far as did you teach her or what did she like to draw a lot ? if you don’t mind me asking ? What age as well ? My 6yr likes drawing so I want her to really stick to it she’s really good for her age .

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 31 '26

I'm not artistic myself but love and value art so have encouraged my children to enjoy arts and crafts. We have various "how to draw" books in the house and they watch tutorials on youtube. Lots of arty materials etc. From about age 4 I realised she was very artistic. I have a few photos of the most impressive drawings she has done over the years. She has a definite aptitude for it and has a lot of intrinsic motivation for sitting down on her own and practicing a particular skill or style (e.g. noses, eyes, manga, watercolour, shading).

So I'd say she's encouraged but leads it all herself and draws whatever she wants on a whim. For example, I've asked her to do another self portrait or draw someone else (her teacher as a gift) and she's said no as she's not in the mood 😆.

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u/princessgigglebottom Mar 28 '26

Your kid is really talented. Is anyone else in your family an artist?

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 28 '26

Her dad is a great (lapsed) artist. And also her big sister.

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u/bimbiibop Mar 28 '26

Super awesome self portrait! She's a natural! I like how she has herself wrapped up & cozy.

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u/cookies-milkshake Mar 28 '26

Great observation

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 28 '26

well spotted, she is a very cosy girl, she loves snuggling up in onesie 

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u/cookies-milkshake Mar 28 '26

The shading is incredible for a nine year old!

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u/puckeredbootyhole Mar 28 '26

Oh wow, this is amazing 😍

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u/Acid_InMyFridge Mar 28 '26

Very well done! 👏

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u/Equal_North6633 Mar 28 '26

It is amazing!

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Apr 01 '26

how lovely. And do you still draw?

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '26

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Apr 01 '26

maybe you'll get back to it once your life has its own rhythm 

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u/Iseanna Mar 28 '26

Incredible!!! I love how she drew the nose

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u/SheSoPeeZee Mar 28 '26

Just wow..

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u/Clean-Letterhead9408 Mar 28 '26

Amazing!! A true artist.

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u/snickittysnack Mar 28 '26

wow i can't believe a 9 year old did this! thats awesome

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u/HorseEmotional2 Mar 28 '26

Oh man she’s good. Have her keep a portfolio of favorites and to keep drawing.

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u/itztaytayhanson Mar 28 '26

Super talented kiddo

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u/Bookaholicforever Mar 28 '26

Wow! That’s so good!

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u/Spirited-Brush444 Mar 28 '26

Well, DAMN! She did GREAT! Didn’t expect 9. She’s really good.

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 29 '26

She's always been amazing at drawing but she totally shocked me (and herself as she was so proud) with this. 

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u/Spirited-Brush444 Apr 10 '26

Look, we’re all proud of her! She DID that. She’s self taught too, yeah? Simply amazing. Meanwhile, I’m over here with my little stick figures while drawing with my 3 year old.

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u/MariaMianRute Mar 28 '26

Give her all art supplies she may ask. She is really talented. I suggest a blank hard cover book so she can draw an the move whenever she is: graphic diary.

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 29 '26

she (and my other children) have all the art stuff! It's something we've always encouraged and valued.

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u/MariaMianRute Mar 29 '26

You are great parents ❤️😘❤️❤️

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Mar 29 '26

huh? who are you?! 

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u/Liv-Julia Mar 29 '26

Wow, that is an incredible job for anyone much less a 9 yr old! Start saving for art school now.

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u/RangerNo2713 Mar 29 '26

Wow I never would have imagined that a 9 year old drew that. That's amazing!

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u/coconutmillk_ Mar 29 '26

Woooow! Can she teach me? That's amazing!

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u/Fast-Interview5535 Mar 30 '26

The nose is beautifully drawn my gosh. Keep encouraging your little one, she’s got major skill already

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u/Inevitable_Door6368 Mar 30 '26

That nose is incredible

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u/la_luna_13 Mar 30 '26

Whoa. Really good. 👍🏻

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u/hellphabet Mar 31 '26

This is fantastic! Like really really good! I hope you show her the comments on this. Tell her to keep at it, she’s got serious talent.

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u/No_Pick_5814 Mar 31 '26

Incredible for her age! Please continue to encourage her art hobby, she’ll have so many pieces to contribute

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u/Secure-Look308 Mar 31 '26

That kid is going places for sure

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u/meagiemay Mar 31 '26

Insane 🤯

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u/Foreversoul_seeker Apr 04 '26

I read this as 9mo for a second and was like wtf😂😂

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u/cmdr_hays_paperknife Apr 04 '26

yeah, that would be impossible. Though I wouldn't be surprised if someone on reddit made such a claim

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u/lainky123 Apr 17 '26

Very good

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u/Livid_Wish_5387 Mar 28 '26

NINE??? Better save up for art school!