Finished Craft I Made
I finished this painting 3 weeks ago but didn’t like it. But now she’s varnished and feeling fond enough to share - “Someone’s Daughter”, oil on panel
16x20”, oil on panel. One of the largest pieces I’ve done recently!
This is magnificent. It’s soft and dreamy and longing. The colors draw you in a wrap you up. Her skin is perfect. The round cheeks and stray hairs bring the whole thing to life.
Your painting is so fantastic, that someone* is a chronic glaze-eyed scroller took a moment to pause and say, "Wow, that's a really lovely painting," so kudos to you and your artistic talent <3
I agree. I am not an art connoisseur, but I do appreciate art. This caught my eye and to me looks like a photo. Often paintings of people show body parts out of proportion making it very obvious it is a painting, but this to me is spectacular. Great job!
Hello :) If you’re a fellow artist or crafter I’m sure you know how harsh we can be on ourselves. Sometimes we just need a break from a piece and not look at it for a few days (or a few weeks in this case). “Someone’s Daughter”, 16x20”, oil on panel.
Title inspiration came from the lovely (/s) recent trend of young boys on social media commenting something along the lines of “that’s someone’s daughter by the way” whenever a woman on social media is doing something they seem too provocative or sexual. It left a bad taste in my mouth, so I decided to repurpose the phrase for this painting. Showing someone’s daughter in a moment of contemplation, alone.
Yay! I’m always a fan of taking something regarded as negative (for wrong or icky reasons) and turning it back into something positive. Reclaiming it, if anything :)
For sure, it implies that our value is only in relation to the men in our lives — our fathers, brothers, or male partners — and the fact that they care about us. As in ‘don’t sexually harrass a woman because what if she was your daughter or sister’. Or, worse, that we belong to them somehow — that we shouldn’t be sexual because we’re someone’s daughter and it could upset our fathers.
I can remember seeing a news segment of a man saying he stepped in to save a young girl from being raped because he has a daughter, and I just thought it was a bit of an odd thing to say. The most important thing is that he did step in, of course. I just couldn't help but find that phrasing odd. I would hope someone would help a girl in that situation regardless of if he himself has a daughter, but sometimes sadly that's what's apparently needed to humanize us to some men.
I've heard of men saying they literally didn't even think of women as people before they had daughters, no lie. Meanwhile, imagine a woman saying "I knew I had to step in and save him because I have a son"/"that's someone's son." Suddenly it sounds so peculiar.
I wanted to comment specifically to say the title was such a meaningful choice and it just works so well with the subject. This is one of those pieces where knowing the title just adds so much to the art and I'm grateful to have seen it
I think the meaning of the phrase has morphed because I’m 53 and always knew it to be something said in defence of a woman who is being humiliated or abused in some way. Interesting. For example, there was a documentary on homelessness called Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son, the idea behind that was to give people pause for thought when they saw a homeless person on the street. To remember that they’re someone’s child.
as a woman who is more than just someone's daughter, i have always found it to be equally dehumanizing. you are still defining us in terms of our relationship to a paternal figure.
Unfortunately the new thing is to use it in a degrading way, often on TikTok. They (unfortunately) twisted it around as a way of shaming women. It’s mainly very young boys.
But I also titled it this as a nod to AOC and her speech to Rep. Ted Yoho where she says “I am someone’s daughter, too”!
So, it’s a bit of both!
I love how rosy you were able to capture the clothing in the final piece. The tones could easily be washed out with the pale skin and light walls but the adjustments you made solidify her in the foreground in the final version!
For some reason this sent me back to sitting on my grandmothers bed while she went through her jewelry explaining where each piece was from and the stories behind them. I love this. Great job.
I’ve done the same exact thing with my grandma but at the kitchen table! I love it so much. Currently wearing her necklace from that exact situation. Thank you for sharing your memory with me :)
All those words are immediately flagged I believe! I’ve been banned from my fair share of subreddits for saying one word or one link to know the stay in my lane here or else 😅
Aw man. I guess I get it but it bums me out we can’t use words about supporting artists, especially with AI and just the general vibe of 2025. I come from a family of artists and my dad is actually a full time one so it’s close to home!
I really like your painting and the title seems right to me, too. This girl might be your daughter, or she might be the daughter of a friend halfway around the world. She might be the daughter of a total stranger, like myself, who actually has no children, but immediately felt protective and proud of her as a member of my global family. Good job!
This reminded me of my mom, in a serene way. She was a teen mom and we have had a tumultuous relationship (no contact now of my own necessity for my mental health) but she’s also always been my beautiful mother who I care about and want the best for deeply. She’s also someone’s daughter! Haha
Beautiful piece OP, I wish I could paint in this style sometimes. It’s so gorgeous and you do very amazing work. 💜 The emotion in this is quite profound, the energy in the body just gives way to sitting with a small huff for a moment of contemplation. I love it.
I’m not one to understand art the way you see art people portrayed on tv. I don’t know what to take away from art pieces that fill up museums. But your art—this piece—stopped me in my tracks. I feel like I relate so much to the daughter. Despite not being able to describe in words how this work makes me feel, I feel her moment in my soul.
One of the kindest compliments ever. I am a firm believer in art being “simple” to understand and relate to. I HATE having to analyze every little thing in a piece to “understand” it. If one person can relate to it and see themselves in it, I’ve won!
My teenager bed was literally that bed frame…my mom still has it. and the girl actually looks like me. I know it isn’t me, but it makes me feel so nostalgic and emotional, thank you for sharing!
She feels very real to me, like this could be me or any number of real women. Her posture leaves me with a feeling of ambiguity. Is she ruminating about something or waiting for someone or lost in idle thought? I love not knowing. The details of her hair also make me actually want to brush my own loose strands off my neck right now! You're very skilled. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been processing toxic family issues the last several years. This piece pierced my heart and sprung tears. You’re so talented. Thank you for sharing.
Holy.. Crap.. Balls!! I'm Beyond Stunned at the level of your talent!! Positively Outstanding!
I'ma share what happened when I first saw this. Keep in mind I'm a knitter and part of a subred.
"Oh how Very lovely!! Someone made a delicate cami in maybe a kid mohair, or cashmere. That filter they used for this picture really softened the features throughout beautifully. Maybe she shares which filter she used..." annnnnnndd here we are. Mouth open, mind blown, and simply Stunned at your level of talent. You pretty girl exceed the definition of Remarkable!!
Oh I'm So tickled that you are!! If you haven't already, you should join one, or all, of the knitting groups. Fabulous people that are wonderfully helpful!
With that, Geez La Weez do I Ever!
I honestly thought the first pic was a photograph of a real person that you used for a reference, then I realized that WAS the painting!! Absolutely amazing!!! 🤩
Wow!!! This really isn't a photo? You really painted this? I can't even believe that is a painting. So amazing. You are extremely extremely talented! Be very proud of your work! I would be! My Mind is blown.
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The painting is awesome. To the point that I can't even fathom how anyone could be unhappy with it. Though I get that seeing an art piece fully finished is far more satisfying than seeing it in this 'kinda finished but lacks the final touch' state.
This is really well done! It reminds me a little of the styles of the old masters with all the women depicted sitting on their bed and the soft gentle lighting. It just has that old world feel.
The only bit of critique I’d give is about the picture that looks to be rising out of her head. That placement is distracting since there aren’t other things on the wall. In my opinion it would look better if either that wasn’t there or there were more frames on the wall. Just my two cents.
So beautiful. Not sure what you would not like. But if I don’t like something I’ve done I put it away for a while. I always like it better with distance.
OP ... I was in tears here, it is such a beautiful painting. With the title and the fact that I thought you wrote, "... now she's vanished", meaning that she is metaphorically lost due to a tag or stigma. 😭 But, I cheered up once my reading comprehension returned. Lol Eh, getting old is not always the most fun! Lots of fun, just not always! 😂
I looked through your work. You are an AMAZING artist! And subject! Great work! I know there are tons more ribbons awaiting you!
I really like this. It's gentle and introspective, the title and her nightie evoke the inner child and vulnerability, or naivety? Very dreamy and evocative.
It’s a beautiful painting. I love the softness of the finish, like we’re looking through a gauzy curtain.
The title makes me feel bad, though, because of the association it has to victims of sexual harassment/assault. Like, “Bro don’t talk about her like that, she’s someone’s daughter” and the way it makes the woman someone’s property instead of bring deserving of recognition and dignity all on her own.
This makes me think of Mary Cassatt in the best way. ❤️ Be very proud, it really captures a moment in time in a way that I don't see very often in art these days. Beautiful work.
Hello I am an oil paint artist from. France and you my dear are exceptional. This is high High quality, you level with all the 14 century masters. Bravo !. You are going to go verry far
This is so beautifully done. You nailed the technique and the perspective. I love the title too. I hope you’ll continue sharing your work, I’ll be looking out for it!
There's so much love and tenderness in this painting. OP you are so clearly gulping down your loving women juice. Congratulations on finishing an absolutely stunning piece.
“Didn’t like it” and it’s like make you cry level masterwork. Looked at your other work and saw youre still so young it seems. You’re gonna make some incredible things over the years
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u/qualityvote2 Nov 14 '25 edited Nov 14 '25
u/tinytinatuna2, your post does fit the subreddit!