60 Artists That Tried To Keep Their Weird 'Habits' From The Public
Artists are a different breed. Unlike other lines of work, no matter the market, the weather, or the trends, artistry thrives when creatives let their minds run wild. Of course, that encourages a certain lifestyle — one with some serious quirks. These legendary talents pushed boundaries in the art field, but they also pushed a few behind the closed doors of their homes, too. These maestros were offbeat in more than just their artworks.
60. Leonardo da Vinci
Did you know he was one of modern history's earliest documented vegetarians and animal rights activists? The man would regularly buy and release caged birds! If da Vinci had a last supper, you wouldn't find chicken on the menu!
59. Michelangelo
Not to shame a guy for his hygiene, but Michelangelo didn't bathe, and he rarely changed clothes, which was still odd five centuries ago! Legends say physicians actually peeled his clothes off after he died. Maybe painting the Sistine Chapel earns you a pass. Maybe not.
58. Georgia O'Keeffe
Before the prolific scenery painter went blind, Georgia O'Keeffe worked out of a cramped and unusual studio space: a Model-A Ford. After all, where else could she find refuge while painting those breathtaking desert landscapes?
57. Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock hated high school. The abstractionist painter — who made splashing paint on a canvas cool — referred to school as a "damnable hell" and was expelled a bunch for getting into trouble. He wore wild outfits, too, standing out no matter where he went.
