Johnny Depp takes off as an artist: the actor’s debut collection of 780 prints was sold out in just a few hours.
Johnny Depp (59) is not only an actor and musician, he is also enthusiastic about art. The 59-year-old has been painting and drawing for many years. On Thursday (July 28) he announced his debut collection at UK gallery Castle Fine Art. In a few hours, the 780 prints of “Friends & Heroes” (in German: “Friends and Heroes”) were sold out. , he set a record: It was her “fastest-selling collection to date”.
That’s how much Johnny Depp prints cost
In the photo of his Instagram post, Depp is sitting on a bench among four of his artworks. It shows: Al Pacino (82), Bob Dylan (81), Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) and Keith Richards (78). According to “Castle Fine Art”, the stars are people who Johnny Depp “knows well and who have inspired him as a person”. For example, Rolling Stones star Keith Richards inspired him to the peculiarities of his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. The prints of the four celebrities were priced at £3,950 each, or £14,950 as a set.
Why is Johnny Depp now starting out as an artist after all these years? According to “Castle Fine Art”, the reactions of the fans to his recent musical performances with Jeff Beck (78) “encouraged him to share his art”.
Johnny Depp is quoted as saying: “I have always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who are most important to me, such as my family, friends and people I admire. My paintings surround my life, but I have keep them to myself and confine me.” Now he also shares his art with the world: “No one should ever limit themselves.”
Source: Stern
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