There are many artists out there who were lucky enough to have been blessed with multiple talents. The world of creative arts is teeming with different practices and disciplines that are all closely intertwined, which means that once you enter that world you are often exposed to more than one of these practices. The beauty of creating art is that anyone can do it, whether it’s professionally or as a hobby. Some celebrities and famous faces have hidden talents that are not often known to the public or their fans. From actors to musicians, the collection of secret celebrity artists is full of A-listers. Here are a few examples of recognisable stars that like to put paint on canvas and pen to paper in their spare time.
Johnny Depp
Most people will know this famous actor from his appearances in numerous blockbuster hits. From a quirky pirate to a murderous barber, Johnny Depp has portrayed some of the most iconic characters in the history of cinema. The world-renowned actor is also a musician, a restaurateur and a talented painter. Amongst other things he likes to paint portraits of his famous friends including singers like Bob Dylan and Keith Richards. There is talk of him putting his collection up for sale so perhaps you’ll get lucky in the future and get your hands on one of these rare pieces.
Paul McCartney
The former member of the fabulous four has been generating artistic material for decades and became well known in the artistic community for his hosting of an exhibit at The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. The famous musician specialises in abstract illustrations that are a representation of his views on life and culture. He has described his creative process as a respite from the world in which he sculpts and shapes the paint into extensions of his creativity.
George Bush
It may come as a surprise to find out that the former President of the United States is also an avid painter. He has been creating art since he left the White House and in recent years has taken the art world by surprise with the release of his book ‘Portraits of Courage’, in which he depicts a number of soldiers and military veterans.
Pierce Brosnan
This cool-talking actor is best known for his portrayal of super spy James Bond, but he also has an alter ego who loves to paint. Brosnan was a student of art when he was a teenager and learned to master his craft at the Saint Martin’s School of Art. His use of bright colours and abstract imagery has resulted in some very popular pieces of art.
