Ebanie Bridges' bust was measured for a large piece of art, with the verdict simply coming back - "they big". The former IBF bantamweight world champion was the inspiration for a painting, with a picture of her curves in a tiny red bikini painted on a massive canvas. Bridges posed holding the canvas and even gave her painted self a cheeky honk.
Artist Shares the Artwork
Artist Nicole Storer shared her artwork on Instagram, captioning it: "I painted @ebanie_bridges selfie!! Such a gorgeous beautiful woman! Finally done it! And now you have it!! Im glad you love it as much as I do!! Here’s the blonde bomber in an acrylic on canvas!! Thank you so much was an absolute pleasure!! Xoxo".
The Australian fighter replied in the comments with a thankful message: "Like most artworks it looks even more amazing in real life! Thanks so much". Fans also lauded the painting, with one user saying: "Absolutely stunning piece." A second called it "brilliant" as a third lauded the work as "beautiful".
Fan Complaint Addressed
However, one user had a complaint, commenting: "Not big enough...." But the artist assured the concerned fan it was to scale: "We measured it’s on a 100cm canvas - they big!"
Six Years in the Making
Storer shared another post about the work, revealing it had been a long time coming: "Six years in the making… Around six years ago, I spoke with Ebanie “The Blonde Bomber” Bridges about art and told her that one day I’d love to paint her."
"She showed me pieces she’d had created, we spoke about her dad being a painter too, and for some reason that conversation always stayed with me. Over the years, Ebanie has continued to support my work, and I’ve always had it in the back of my mind — I need to paint her one day. Well… tonight was that night."
"There was something really special about finally putting paint to canvas after all these years. From a conversation six years ago to creating this piece today, it feels like such a beautiful full-circle moment. A portrait of The Blonde Bomber — finally. And this one meant a little more than just painting a face. @ebanie_bridges thank you always!!"
Bridges replied: "I love this so much. Thank you so much this means the world to me! And I’m so glad I could inspire this painting. Your work is beautiful and I feel privileged to be painted by you. I’ve loved watching your evolution and confidence grow in urself and your art!! As you should be!"
The artist again wrote: "@ebanie_bridges it means so much!!! The art, the words and everything else!! Always will be thank you!! You are amazing and gorgeous and thank you for sharing your love for art with me!!! Honestly it’s such a pleasure!! Thank you always!! xxx".
The adopted Brit, who lives and trains in Yorkshire, has made it clear to Daily Star Sport that she wants to win her world title back - and have it slung over one arm with her child with boxing legend Kell Brook in the other.
