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People Call Out This Woman Because Her Palette Doesn’t Change, She Responds By Saying She Has Been Painting Since Childhood
In a sea of social media influencers, it is hard to carve out a niche for yourself – so it helps to be multi-talented – however, more eyes means more critique. Cristina Szeifert is a Romanian clinical psychologist, certified life and health coach, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, an ex-model, blogger, and artist according to her media pages, and with her impressive list of accolades, she has earned 33.3k Instagram followers.
While Szeifert’s main profession is as a psychologist, throughout her page you will see photos of her posed beside her finished artworks with captions like, “This is how I start my morning.” Eye-catching as her paintings are, there was something else about her photos that caught someone’s eye.
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Reddit users claimed that in every photo of her painting, her palette never changes. (See her response at the end)
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Other commenters chimed in with other observations that made them question her authenticity
Others found a possible explanation
Bored Panda contacted the artist for a comment
“Well, I am a bit shocked about this ridiculous situation but I will answer to you. I have been an artist ever since I was a small child, graduated art school, and it remained a passion over the years. After art school, I attended university for psychology, opened my first business at the very early age of 22, and start modeling at a high level in Italy. Over time, I restarted my passion for painting, especially in the last year. After I finished a painting, I would post the final result on my Instagram page. I like to photograph myself looking perfect so obviously, the pictures with my paintings are done with clean clothes and with my make-up done. I have beauty businesses and am a model for many women, so this is the reason I like to have a good image on social media. I painted a lot in my early years, ages 18-20 and was even an art teacher for kids from an orphanage in Romania (for free, of course). I posted my art pictures to try to motivate people to follow their dreams and not to abandon their passions as I did. I never expected that people could be so irritated because of my clean look. The palette [in the photos] was probably used as an accessory in a few pictures, and I use an acrylic paint that is washable so it looks similar in many pictures. I paint as often as I have time for. I have a busy life but I like to create things and painting is relaxing for me. I am proud to paint and I will keep this passion for the rest of my life.”
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overcat 6 years ago
I cannot imagine going to a psychologist who is also an instagram influencer. I want a therapist who is less crazy than me, thank you
Sarabelle Palsy 6 years ago
So we're supposed to believe she graduated art school... went to university and got a degree in psychology, and then started a business at the age of 22... THEN... started modeling in Italy? THEN, she reignited her passion for art and somehow, between all of that and whatever, was an art teacher for Romanian orphans? Gurl... I call b******t. It's like when people are telling lies, so they give as much detail as possible, it doesn't make the s**t true... it just makes it more c**p. I can't.
Kira Leseman 6 years ago
I know a chick who said that she lived in Africa for a while and photographed the wildlife there for a thesis. All the photos were from a drive through safari ranch just outside town in Texas. It was a day trip.
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Chris Jones 6 years ago
Why can't you just be yourself without heavily editing the images? Sure dress how you want, apply all the make up you want but leave your body and face as they really are. You'd think as a psychologist she'd be aware of how damaging all these fake images are.
Suzi Gauthier 6 years ago
As a former psychology major, many psychologists are nuts. That's why they get into the field, trying to figure out what's wrong with them.
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bunnygirl1081 6 years ago
She may have painted those pedestrian works, but I 100% do not believe anything in her defense statement. She's not only a psychologist! but a high level Italian model! A benevolent teacher for Romanian orphans! and owns a beauty/ cosmetics company! AMAZING!
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
I don't want to defend her, cause I think she is shallow and vanity driven, but it's her business how she photographs whatever she does. If people don't like that, disagree with her image or message, then they should just stop looking at her. Why waste your time on something you don't find valuable?
N G 6 years ago
I imagine she painted the pictures, but then took these photos of herself pretending to paint them.
Razvan Coloja 6 years ago
Just like she wrote this text from LifeHacker... https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/9-ways-to-be-more-positive.html https://cristinaszeifert.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/9-ways-to-be-more-positive/
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Carney 6 years ago
Un-huh...yeah. Don't ever forget a provable truth: Online anyone can claim to be anything. Psychologist? Artist? President of the USA? Somehow this particular person comes across as needy, attention seeking and just plain sad. Imagine being that desperate for attention from strangers -- people you probably will never know. At what point in her life did she decide that putting pictures of herself online, dressed as if going out to a high-end club, pretending to paint was a great way to build her esteem? Even if she is an artist, a psychologist, a would-be "influencer" who cares? I would much rather know a real person, not an online stranger pretending to be an influence. Me, I'm influenced by those who do something positive for society, particularly those segments of society who struggle. Just sad.
Aurelia Grey 6 years ago
Her statement: "Me.Me.Me.Me. And by the way, ME" I feel bad for her patients.
overcat 6 years ago
I cannot imagine going to a psychologist who is also an instagram influencer. I want a therapist who is less crazy than me, thank you
Sarabelle Palsy 6 years ago
So we're supposed to believe she graduated art school... went to university and got a degree in psychology, and then started a business at the age of 22... THEN... started modeling in Italy? THEN, she reignited her passion for art and somehow, between all of that and whatever, was an art teacher for Romanian orphans? Gurl... I call b******t. It's like when people are telling lies, so they give as much detail as possible, it doesn't make the s**t true... it just makes it more c**p. I can't.
Kira Leseman 6 years ago
I know a chick who said that she lived in Africa for a while and photographed the wildlife there for a thesis. All the photos were from a drive through safari ranch just outside town in Texas. It was a day trip.
Load More Replies... Chris Jones 6 years ago
Why can't you just be yourself without heavily editing the images? Sure dress how you want, apply all the make up you want but leave your body and face as they really are. You'd think as a psychologist she'd be aware of how damaging all these fake images are.
Suzi Gauthier 6 years ago
As a former psychology major, many psychologists are nuts. That's why they get into the field, trying to figure out what's wrong with them.
Load More Replies... bunnygirl1081 6 years ago
She may have painted those pedestrian works, but I 100% do not believe anything in her defense statement. She's not only a psychologist! but a high level Italian model! A benevolent teacher for Romanian orphans! and owns a beauty/ cosmetics company! AMAZING!
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
I don't want to defend her, cause I think she is shallow and vanity driven, but it's her business how she photographs whatever she does. If people don't like that, disagree with her image or message, then they should just stop looking at her. Why waste your time on something you don't find valuable?
N G 6 years ago
I imagine she painted the pictures, but then took these photos of herself pretending to paint them.
Razvan Coloja 6 years ago
Just like she wrote this text from LifeHacker... https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/9-ways-to-be-more-positive.html https://cristinaszeifert.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/9-ways-to-be-more-positive/
Load More Replies... Carney 6 years ago
Un-huh...yeah. Don't ever forget a provable truth: Online anyone can claim to be anything. Psychologist? Artist? President of the USA? Somehow this particular person comes across as needy, attention seeking and just plain sad. Imagine being that desperate for attention from strangers -- people you probably will never know. At what point in her life did she decide that putting pictures of herself online, dressed as if going out to a high-end club, pretending to paint was a great way to build her esteem? Even if she is an artist, a psychologist, a would-be "influencer" who cares? I would much rather know a real person, not an online stranger pretending to be an influence. Me, I'm influenced by those who do something positive for society, particularly those segments of society who struggle. Just sad.
Aurelia Grey 6 years ago
Her statement: "Me.Me.Me.Me. And by the way, ME" I feel bad for her patients.
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