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Meet 'Mini Monet'

An exhibition of paintings by 8-year-old Kieron Williamson, who’s been dubbed “Mini Monet,” drew $235,803 in less than 30 minutes. The primary school prodigy specializes in landscapes of his native England.

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Meet 'Mini Monet'

Kieron Williamson, who just turned 8, is drawing collectors from as far as New York City and South Africa to his little British town of Holt. An exhibition of his paintings fetched the equivalent of $235,804 in under 30 minutes. London's Daily Mail dubbed him "Mini Monet."

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Wending water

This pastel by Kieron Williamson is titled "Morston Buoys."

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Cloudy view

Young Kieron Williamson is particularly attracted to landscapes of his native Norfolk, England.

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Tide of talent

This pastel by Kieron Williamson is titled "Morston Low Tide."

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"Wherry at Dusk"

Another pastel by Kieron Williamson, whose parents say was inspired to start creating landscapes at age 5 during a family vacation.

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"St. Benet's Abbey"

"We have no garden or outside space," said young artist Kieron Williamson's mother, Michelle. "Perhaps he's had to create his own scenery."

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"City Temple, London"

Kieron Williamson told the London Daily Mail: “I like painting because it’s fun and inspiring. It makes me think of places I can’t see.”

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