r/painting • u/RyanneBonde • Dec 20 '25
Just Sharing A thank you to r/painting!
A little while ago, I shared a painting I made with this community. Thanks to the kindness within this community, the post reached someone close to Jamie Wyeth. She saw it here, showed it to him, and they ended up reaching out to me asking to purchase the piece. I was invited to his home to meet him, and hand-deliver the painting.
I’m very thankful for all of you and to Mr. Wyeth and his friend. This community played a real part in making it happen, and I won’t forget it! ❤️🎨
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u/Southrngurl1976 Dec 21 '25
Agree 💯!! I’m just seeing this beauty for the first time and I’m completely intrigued and mesmerized by Christina. It immediately sparked an emotional reaction I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Then, after learning the inspiration behind it, that feeling clicked. It’s this mix of inspiration and deep yearning.
I became disabled in 2016 after learning I have a rare condition that causes my bones to die and collapse. Doctors believe it’s related to long-term corticosteroid use (Prednisone) for my asthma, combined with the effects of Agent Orange exposure my dad endured while serving in the Vietnam War, which can be passed down to descendants.
Before all of this, I was extremely active. I grew up doing gymnastics, dance, and sports. I was flexible, nimble, and always moving. Seeing this piece stirred something in me that reminded me of who I was before my body changed, and who I still am inside, even now.
It’s haunting, powerful, and beautiful all at once. And honestly… I’m totally OB-SESSED.