This list contains information about professional athletes who are also accomplished fine artists, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous NBA stars, tennis players, and track and field athletes are also painters, photographers, and creative artists. One famous sports star has even designed album covers for popular musicians. Though you know these famous people for their achievements in the world of sports, their artistic skills might surprise you!
Who is the most famous athlete who is also an artist? Serena Williams tops our list. She has taken painting lessons and in 2013 she debuted her "Expressions" series of paintings. NBA player Tyson Chandler dabbles in photography when he is off the court, as does Usain Bolt, when he isn't on the track winning Olympic medals.
NBA player Jeremy Evans combined his love of painting with his love of basketball by creating a painting of himself dunking and then actually dunking over the painting. NFL player Todd Marinovich started an online gallery of his sports-themed paintings, murals and sculptures, and many other artistic athletes have presented exhibits of their artwork as well.
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Brett Tomko
MLB player Brett Tomko is an accomplished sports artist and is studying with the painter Opie Otterstad.
Ernie Barnes
After a successful NFL career, Ernie Barnes became an accomplished painter. He has also designed album covers for such artists as Marvin Gaye and B.B. King.
Larry Johnson
NFL player Larry Johnson paints pop art in his spare time.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams took painting lessons in Paris before the French Open. In 2013 she debuted her "Expressions" series of paintings.
Todd Marinovich
NFL player Todd Marinovich started an online gallery of his sports-themed paintings, murals, and sculptures.
Tyson Chandler
NBA player Tyson Chandler dabbles in photography when he is off the court.
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt is an accomplished dancer and photographer in his spare time.
Aaron Maybin
NFL player Aaron Maybin uses his art to give back to the community. In 2009, he established Project Mayhem to help underprivileged and at risk youth discover art and excel beyond their current conditions.
Jeremy Evans
NBA player Jeremy Evans combined his love of painting with his love of basketball by creating a painting of himself dunking and then actually dunking over it.
John Borican
Pentathlete John Borican had a successful career as a portrait artist.