If she is the artist, then I highly suggest entering her works in the artist's guild in your town. My mother-in-law enters her works into contests and earns money from the contests and by selling her paintings. She has taught my children how to paint like she does. I could learn a lot from her, but usually I catch her when she isn't in the painting spirit. Once I caught her painting and she taught me a few tips and tricks. Anyway, I think you have great artwork and they should be preserved and framed for galleries.
Much love and light,
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