Summary
Sylvie Baker, an artist from Bristol, sold one of her paintings to Billie Eilish after the pop star contacted her through Instagram. This unexpected purchase has increased Baker's art exposure and sales.
Key Facts
- Sylvie Baker experienced a slump in her art career before selling a painting to Billie Eilish.
- The painting, called Fire Horse, sold for £800.
- Billie Eilish informed Baker of the purchase through an Instagram message.
- Baker's painting style shifted from realism to experimenting with colors like red and blue.
- Baker has about 5,000 Instagram followers, but gained more attention after the sale.
- The exposure from Eilish's purchase has allowed Baker to look for studio space.
- Baker mainly uses oil and acrylic paints for her artwork.
- The sale has inspired Baker to continue pursuing her passion for painting.
