Teen girl sells her paintings for thousands of pounds
Teen girl sells her paintings for thousands of pounds
The teenager girl is selling her paintings for thousands of pounds after going viral on social media.
Makenzy Beard, 14, has attracted international interest in her life-like portrait paintings which have gone on display at a gallery in Cardiff, BBC reports.
Blackwater Gallery in Cardiff Bay told BBC that three of Makenzy’s pieces have already sold – one buyer offered £10,000.
Congratulations to Makenzy Beard, Year 9, whose painting has been selected for exhibition at the @royalacademy Young Artists’ Summer Show. The work will be on display in London 13th July – 8th August. A fantastic achievement, well done!!! 👏🏼 #bishExpressiveArts #bish21 pic.twitter.com/doN60bKVkR
— Bishopston CS (@BishopstonSch) June 29, 2021
Her portrait of her neighbour, farmer John Tucker, went viral after it was posted on social media.
Nonetheless, Makenzy said she still wants to continue painting as a hobby for now.
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