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Celebrities live under a microscope, yet some still have hidden talents. Well, maybe they weren’t hiding it, the media just chose to focus on other things about them.
Some of these people started painting before fame, some discovered art later in life. Some famous people have been painting under a pseudonym for years and you might have heard of them already. For instance, Lucy Liu first started showing her works of art under the pseudonym Yu Ling in 1993 but is now exhibiting beautiful paintings under her real name.
We did a bit of digging and were amazed about how multi-talented some celebrities are. Our biggest surprise was perhaps Sylvester Stallone whom we usually imagine as Rambo, fighting hundreds of bad guys. Take a look at the list below and tell us, which of the popular celebrities do you think should give up their career path and become a full-time artist?
(h/t Aira Sesartytė)
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#1
Michael Jackson
Breezy 8 years ago
I think Michael probably felt like that child his entire life. Which is why he had such a childlike quality to him...
Pamula Furness 8 years ago
Speaks volumes. I always felt so sorry for Michael, now I know why.
Sierra Batten 8 years ago
You know, i watched a documentory once about him. It said that he was so scared of his father that he would urinate everytime his father would come into a room. And considering how young they were all shoved into preforming i see what the drawing represents. Whether or not he did the crime he was accused of, its still sad seeing that he missed out on a lot of "normal" things and became what he did. And he sill is an Icon, and i love his music.
Azure Adams 8 years ago
His father put too much shame and guilt on his kids because he was a lazy abusive a*****e who used, guilted, and shamed his kids into being his meal ticket. He's still doing it and his kids are still buying it too
Liliana Carames 8 years ago
wow, I didn't know he was so good drawing. I feel sad for the little boy in the corner
Baron Simone Von Bianco 8 years ago
The drawing of the child is originally from the booklet of "HIStory", under the song "Childhood". There are many around the whole booklet, accompanying nearly every song's lyrics.
Agnew Dellinger 8 years ago
MJ did have a F'd up childhood, it is no wonder he was 'weird'. The guy never stood a chance with normal.
Cookie 7 years ago
There is another B&W painting of Charlie Chaplin that he did when he was 6. That's my favourite one. mj-charlie...0f2f13.jpg 
kat newt shulder 7 years ago
he was brilliant...but most likely a child molester, so i can't muster too much sympathy
Lisa Zarafonetis 8 years ago
Michael was Very talented in so many ways. Such a shame he didn’t live.
Long Joan Silver 8 years ago
Michael was the most misunderstood individual. Such a beautiful soul, and such a great talent. I cannot believe people would lie about him, just to siphon money out of him. Those of you who do not agree with me, you don't have to. Ever heard of Jordy Chandler? There are multiple recordings of his father, beating Jordy up with dumbbells, in order for him to lie, give MJ a bad name, and make a name for himself, the a*****e way. Why would anyone in their right mind, beat their kid up for such a cruel thing?
Moo Moo Futch 8 years ago
His drawing of MLK is amazing. Michael was absolutely incredible at sketches. He had done so many in his life. I wish people appreciated this side of him more.
Carol Blackburn 8 years ago
There are many great and talented people among us that we know little to nothing about.
Signe Manat Hansen 8 years ago
No, you miss him. Are you French, by any chance?
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#2
Jim Carrey
#3
Marilyn Manson
#4
Johnny Depp
#5
Anthony Hopkins
#7
Tony Bennett
#8
Bob Dylan
#10
David Bowie
#11
Paul Simonon
#12
Lucy Liu
#13
Prince Charles
#15
James Franco
#16
Frank Sinatra
#17
George W. Bush
Melissa Spencer 8 years ago
He also paints portraits of fallen soldiers and gives them to the families.
#18
Steven Tyler
#19
Paul McCartney
Karin Morris 8 years ago
I don't like these, but I guess the fact that they make me feel creep makes them good art, cause it's only art if it makes you feel something
#20
Macaulay Culkin
#21
Sylvester Stallone
#22
Paul Stanley
Sabrina Huber 8 years ago
Well in fairness, he DID have all those years of painting his own face as practice...
#23
John Lennon
#24
Johnny Cash
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What do you think ?
.gas. 8 years ago
I'm not surprised by any of these. Artistic people tend to have multiple artistic talents, just as super-athletic people tend to be good at several different sports. For the others (such as Prince Charles), when you have a lot of time on your hands and no worry about bills or life obligations, it's easy to pick up a side talent.
Rafaella Bueno 8 years ago
Yes. I paint with watercolors, and I think painting is something that pretty much anyone can do with time and patience, specially if you have a good teacher to help you start out. And those people probably have a lot more free time and access to teachers and materials than most regular workers. It's just a skill you can pick up like any other, but not everybody has the wish or opportunity to do so.
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Noralee Owsley 8 years ago
Some are beautiful, but you wonder how many would really sell if they didn't have a celebrity signature?
Sunny San Diego 8 years ago
Out of all the paintings, Tony Bennett's is by far the best art work. The others' are terrible.
Marija Bern (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you, Daria, we added him to the list.
Load More Replies... Noralee Owsley 8 years ago
Some are beautiful, but you wonder how many would really sell if they didn't have a celebrity signature??
Cashew 8 years ago
It is not because you dont really suck at doing sth that you are "talented". These above surely have inflated ambitions.
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BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
i wish i had the education required to understand their mental state better from these pictures.
Kjorn 8 years ago
Wonder why all artist have the 'same way' of painting. None have a 'realistic' style if you know what i mean
Frankenfrog 8 years ago
No, what do you mean? I see a big difference in these paintings and since you don't even know the term for "realistic" in this matter, I bet you have no idea what you're talking about
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clever_monky 8 years ago
if you're an actor,actress or musician,whatever you made, whether it's good or bad ,still they're good to make some money.
Moe Rosenhek 8 years ago
Too bad the "celebs" don't keep to their "art" and keep the hell out of politics.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Can you imagine how much money would be made for charity if there was an exhibition of all this art?
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 8 years ago
It's all beginner art. There isn't any secret talent. I didn't see anything that actually surprised me.
Tor Rolf Strøm 8 years ago
Not really surprising. Creative people are rarely only creative in one way.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
Most of them had to smoke or pop something! It is so clear from the crazy colours! Hahaha Love it
Sarjana Lastname 8 years ago
All these faces i cant understand. Really dont find anything interesting to paint faces, most boring topic.
Jill Rhoads 8 years ago
I think this just proves that the more you practice something, the better you become. So while you may say they have ”talent”, it more reflects what they have chosen to focus on. (I also think many of us have forgotten how to be artists as we’ve ’grown up’.) While some mentioned here are not as good as others, I applaud them for trying to be well-rounded artists (even though there is a politician mentioned as well).
Rose M. Coveney 8 years ago
Wow, if that's what he sees when he is looking at a women and her child, he needs to take up another hobby.
Lizard Queen 8 years ago
Most of these are mediocre at best. Lucy Liu and Steven Tyler should stick with their day jobs. Missing from the list: Eugen Levy's surprisingly beautiful singing; Geena Davis qualified as an Olympic archer; Neil Patrick Harris starring as Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway.
gaston caffaratti 8 years ago
I would include Terry Crews and Nick Offerman (does'nt paint but is an excellent woodworker)
gaston caffaratti 8 years ago
And Paul Sorvino too! he's a very talented sculptor
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SweetMamaP 8 years ago
Didn't see Terry Crews. He was an art major in college, wasn't he?javascript:void(0);
Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago
You should add Kurt Cobain. Far better than his evil widow. Also John Squire of The Stone Roses.
Patricia Healton 8 years ago
After looking at all of them I could find none I was impressed by. My 6 year old granddaughter who has limited control of her fine hand movements can do better than any of these.
Bazza bazaar 8 years ago
Talent tho? Think what you mean is secret hobby for most of them. If it was art as a talent it would be a celeb like Terry Crews.
just a thought! 8 years ago
Why did you get downvoted ? You explained your opinion in a very polite manner.
Load More Replies... .gas. 8 years ago
I'm not surprised by any of these. Artistic people tend to have multiple artistic talents, just as super-athletic people tend to be good at several different sports. For the others (such as Prince Charles), when you have a lot of time on your hands and no worry about bills or life obligations, it's easy to pick up a side talent.
Rafaella Bueno 8 years ago
Yes. I paint with watercolors, and I think painting is something that pretty much anyone can do with time and patience, specially if you have a good teacher to help you start out. And those people probably have a lot more free time and access to teachers and materials than most regular workers. It's just a skill you can pick up like any other, but not everybody has the wish or opportunity to do so.
Load More Replies... Noralee Owsley 8 years ago
Some are beautiful, but you wonder how many would really sell if they didn't have a celebrity signature?
Sunny San Diego 8 years ago
Out of all the paintings, Tony Bennett's is by far the best art work. The others' are terrible.
Marija Bern (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you, Daria, we added him to the list.
Load More Replies... Noralee Owsley 8 years ago
Some are beautiful, but you wonder how many would really sell if they didn't have a celebrity signature??
Cashew 8 years ago
It is not because you dont really suck at doing sth that you are "talented". These above surely have inflated ambitions.
Load More Replies... BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
i wish i had the education required to understand their mental state better from these pictures.
Kjorn 8 years ago
Wonder why all artist have the 'same way' of painting. None have a 'realistic' style if you know what i mean
Frankenfrog 8 years ago
No, what do you mean? I see a big difference in these paintings and since you don't even know the term for "realistic" in this matter, I bet you have no idea what you're talking about
Load More Replies... clever_monky 8 years ago
if you're an actor,actress or musician,whatever you made, whether it's good or bad ,still they're good to make some money.
Moe Rosenhek 8 years ago
Too bad the "celebs" don't keep to their "art" and keep the hell out of politics.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Can you imagine how much money would be made for charity if there was an exhibition of all this art?
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 8 years ago
It's all beginner art. There isn't any secret talent. I didn't see anything that actually surprised me.
Tor Rolf Strøm 8 years ago
Not really surprising. Creative people are rarely only creative in one way.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
Most of them had to smoke or pop something! It is so clear from the crazy colours! Hahaha Love it
Sarjana Lastname 8 years ago
All these faces i cant understand. Really dont find anything interesting to paint faces, most boring topic.
Jill Rhoads 8 years ago
I think this just proves that the more you practice something, the better you become. So while you may say they have ”talent”, it more reflects what they have chosen to focus on. (I also think many of us have forgotten how to be artists as we’ve ’grown up’.) While some mentioned here are not as good as others, I applaud them for trying to be well-rounded artists (even though there is a politician mentioned as well).
Rose M. Coveney 8 years ago
Wow, if that's what he sees when he is looking at a women and her child, he needs to take up another hobby.
Lizard Queen 8 years ago
Most of these are mediocre at best. Lucy Liu and Steven Tyler should stick with their day jobs. Missing from the list: Eugen Levy's surprisingly beautiful singing; Geena Davis qualified as an Olympic archer; Neil Patrick Harris starring as Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway.
gaston caffaratti 8 years ago
I would include Terry Crews and Nick Offerman (does'nt paint but is an excellent woodworker)
gaston caffaratti 8 years ago
And Paul Sorvino too! he's a very talented sculptor
Load More Replies... SweetMamaP 8 years ago
Didn't see Terry Crews. He was an art major in college, wasn't he?javascript:void(0);
Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago
You should add Kurt Cobain. Far better than his evil widow. Also John Squire of The Stone Roses.
Patricia Healton 8 years ago
After looking at all of them I could find none I was impressed by. My 6 year old granddaughter who has limited control of her fine hand movements can do better than any of these.
Bazza bazaar 8 years ago
Talent tho? Think what you mean is secret hobby for most of them. If it was art as a talent it would be a celeb like Terry Crews.
just a thought! 8 years ago
Why did you get downvoted ? You explained your opinion in a very polite manner.
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