Johnny Depp unveils stunning new career amid Amber Heard documentary

Johnny Depp is diving deeper into his passion for art during an extended stay in London . The film icon, who has spent the last half-year in the UK , has taken up a lease on an art studio in the heart of London's West End and is dedicating himself to his artistic pursuits, according to The Daily Mail.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean lead has been dabbling in painting for quite some time , but it was only in 2022 that he ventured into the commercial art scene. He managed to rake in a whopping $3.8million (£3 million) within hours by selling prints from his inaugural collection.

His debut artworks showcased portraits of four individuals who have influenced him - rock legend Keith Richards, silver screen queen Liz Taylor, Hollywood heavyweight Al Pacino, and folk music icon Bob Dylan - each piece adorned with his signature spontaneous strokes .

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Depp's gallery, Castle Fine Art, experienced a website crash due to the overwhelming response from enthusiasts, spurred on by an announcement to his massive 27 million-strong Instagram following.

At that moment, Depp expressed: "I've always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who matter most to me, like my family, friends and people I admire. My paintings surround my life, but I kept them to myself and limited myself. No one should ever limit themselves."

In the previous summer, another series of prints went on sale at the same gallery, spanning a 13-day exhibition. Named Five, this collection depicted Depp as he neared the fifth anniversary of his legal wranglings with ex-spouse Amber Heard.

Meanwhile, the actor has been hard at work editing the film Modi, a labour of love about the Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani.

Depp is slated to portray Satan in the forthcoming movie The Carnival At The End Of Days. This apocalyptic comedy is scheduled to commence filming in January 2025.

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