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Mommy's Last Nerve

$600.00
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This one just tells the truth (not the highlight reel).

“Mommy’s Last Nerve” is painted on a vintage washboard from the 1940’s that’s already lived a whole life before this one.

As an autistic mother of two toddler boys, I feel overstimulated most of the time. I love their energy, creativity, and unwavering confidence when exploring the world, but motherhood is a lot. It’s not something that a parent can explain to you before you become one. Sacrifice isn’t something taught. However annoying it is to hear, it truly is one of those things that “you’ll understand when you have a child of your own.”

All the parents out there know what this moment feels like. You’ve had it up to here with being jumped on, begged for snacks, and talked out of naptime. It’s a prickly, exhausting, IDGAF kind of feeling… good thing kids are cute!

I love using objects like this for the history, the wear, the proof of everything they’ve been through. It felt right for a piece about that edge we all reach sometimes… when you’re stretched thin but still showing up, still holding it together, still choosing patience when you can (maybe not every day 😉).

I’m always drawn to pieces that feel collected, not curated. The kind that look like they’ve been found over time, each one carrying a little story with it.

For the homes that lean into character, contrast, and conversation… this is one of those pieces.

This one just tells the truth (not the highlight reel).

“Mommy’s Last Nerve” is painted on a vintage washboard from the 1940’s that’s already lived a whole life before this one.

As an autistic mother of two toddler boys, I feel overstimulated most of the time. I love their energy, creativity, and unwavering confidence when exploring the world, but motherhood is a lot. It’s not something that a parent can explain to you before you become one. Sacrifice isn’t something taught. However annoying it is to hear, it truly is one of those things that “you’ll understand when you have a child of your own.”

All the parents out there know what this moment feels like. You’ve had it up to here with being jumped on, begged for snacks, and talked out of naptime. It’s a prickly, exhausting, IDGAF kind of feeling… good thing kids are cute!

I love using objects like this for the history, the wear, the proof of everything they’ve been through. It felt right for a piece about that edge we all reach sometimes… when you’re stretched thin but still showing up, still holding it together, still choosing patience when you can (maybe not every day 😉).

I’m always drawn to pieces that feel collected, not curated. The kind that look like they’ve been found over time, each one carrying a little story with it.

For the homes that lean into character, contrast, and conversation… this is one of those pieces.

The Details

Painted on a 1940’s authentic vintage washboard,
manufactured in Chicago, Illinois USA

Oil on 13.5×25 inch Washboard (paint on glass only)

Completed March 2026

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Painting comes ready to hang (wire on back) with certificate of authenticity included for your records.

Email Autumn at autumn@autumnhunter.art with any questions about this piece or your purchase.

Hear the inspiration and experience the process that created “Mommy’s Last Nerve”

Experience the Story

  • "I'm glad I went with my gut feeling and made the purchase... I was emotionally moved. I could not believe the depth and quality of the painting, and the frame you provided added the perfect contrast. Art is at its best when it translates complex, heavy emotions into something visual, and this piece accomplishes that goal perfectly."

    — Bob Makowiecki, Boston, MA

  • "Stellar work as always! I highly recommend everyone check out Autumn's works and pay attention to the details just below the surface. I know I'll be back for more!"

    —Josh Guicherit, Cambridge, MA

  • "Wonderful piece! It looks even better than I thought it would. I don't buy art often, but I couldn't help but buy this one. It's fantastic."

    —Bryson Davis, Savannah, GA

  • "What a truly unique and stunning piece! Autumn was kind and helpful when I had questions, the delivery was quick, and the quality is fantastic! I will definitely be adding more Autumn Hunter pieces to my collection."

    —Jackie Bira, Manual Antonio, Costa Rica

  • "Having the art in person, I can definitely say that the mastery behind the art is even better in person, and am extremely pleased with the result. 5/5 would recommend!"

    Amanuel Zelalem, Durham, NC

  • "This piece has become the focal point of our great room and I love her more and more every day. I always see something new when I look at this piece and I LOVE that about it."

    —Caitlin Marsh, Washington D.C.