The authenticity of North West’s recent mountain landscape painting has been questioned – but a former art student from the same teacher has come to defend it.
The controversy started after Kim Kardashian posted her daughter’s art to social media by those who wondered if the 7-year-old could paint such an impressive painting.
Kardashian was quick to speak out against those who had doubts about her daughter’s artistic abilities and now a fan spoke to Fox News and said she has a nearly identical painting because she studied with the same local art teacher: Celeste Astor Frederickson.
The source told Fox News that she took art classes with Frederickson when she was North’s age.
She had a studio in Agoura Hills [in California] and I took classes there from about 6 to 8 years old with my sister. Celeste taught all ages. I even saw high school kids in her studio, ‘the source said.
NORTHWEST COMPARED TO BOB ROSS AFTER KIM KARDASHIAN POSTS HER ARTWORK
A similar painting completed by the source’s sister after taking art classes from Frederickson.
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As for the intricate details in North’s painting, the source revealed that everyone goes through the same learning process.
“All students paint similar designs and images when they start,” said the insider. ‘You start with trees and mountains and then work your way up once you’ve mastered a skill. I remember making many paintings of landscapes and animals. ‘
“First we sketched with a charcoal pencil and painted layer by layer. Celeste taught you all the different techniques. She helped with the techniques or showed us certain tools to use for different textures. I remember she was very encouraging. and positive, but we’ve done 100% all the work, “added the source.
North West’s art skills were questioned.
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Frederickson’s daughter spoke out on TikTok earlier this week to defend North. Camryn Frederickson revealed that her mother owns the For Art’s Sake studio in Westlake Village and said North had entered two weeks ago.
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“My mom taught me how to paint this and she taught North how to paint the same thing just two weeks ago,” explained Camryn. “She’s been an art teacher for 30 years and everyone who comes to her classes starts with exactly the same painting when they start.”