Musicians and Their Other Art(PHOTOS)

Artists are artists in every sense of the word. Musicians may communicate their creativity directly to us via music, but there are many musicians, whether they be rappers or rockers, who make brilliant visual artwork.

Swizz Beatz is only one of the many artists who has unveiled his or her proclivity for painting. His work is both inspiring, stunning, and a little bit shocking. Who knew the rapper was such an accomplished artist? Aside from Swizz, some of the most iconic musicians express their creativity through another medium.

Take a look at some of the other musicians who are also visual artists on the next pages.

Chris Brown has recently become well known for his creative and expressive Graffiti art. His last full length album was even called "Graffiti." 

 

Jimi Hendrix was one of the most iconic rock musicians ever. But it wasn't just his guitar work, the late rocker also created some beautiful paintings. 

 

M.I.A. is known for her politically minded music, but she also started her career as a visual artist back in London in 2000. 

 

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Outkast's Andre 3000 is a designer and also did the artwork for the duo's "Aquemini" album.

 

Yoko Ono, musician and avant-garde artist best known for marrying the legendary John Lennon, has created a series of art installments throughout the years and is one of the most renowned performance artists.

 

Kurt Cobain was the tortured soul from Nirvana who eventually committed suicide. But before he passed, Kurt left us with a series of disturbing, yet beautiful paintings.

 

 

The frontman of nu-metal alt rock band Incubus, Brandon Boyd is an avid painter, surfer and songwriter.

 

Kanye West has worked with Louie Vuitton on designs and studied art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.