Sharon Stone's Art Becomes a Lucrative Business

The exhibitions have generated immense enthusiasm among both critics and collectors. Stone's artistic creations are now being sold for substantial amounts, reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Surprisingly, the actress-turned-artist admits that her venture into the art world was unintentional, but it has transformed into a thriving enterprise.

"I never had any concrete plans, except for pursuing my passion," Stone revealed.

During an interview, Cowan questioned Stone about the significance of whether buyers are drawn to her art due to their admiration for her work or simply because she is a renowned actress. Stone responded, "Initially, people come to see my art because of my fame, but I am completely at peace with that because I have earned my reputation. It doesn't bother me at all. If someone wants to purchase my artwork because it complements their sofa... you know what I mean? I'm totally fine with that."

"People come to see my art now, first, just 'cause it's me," Stone said. "But I feel just fine about that, because I've earned being me. But no, I'm totally comfortable. If you want to buy my work because it matches your sofa … know what I mean? No, I'm totally good with that."

Sharon Stone: From Actress to Artist

When she hit it big in the '90s with movies like "Basic Instinct," it was pretty clear there was more to Stone than just her looks. She proved she could hold her own against the likes of Gene Hackman in the western "The Quick and the Dead." And there were few chip fits like the one Stone threw in Martin Scorsese's "Casino." That role got her an Oscar nomination. But Stone says, even back then, acting was only a small piece of her personal puzzle. "Everybody told me to stay in my lane, and my lanes started to just get so narrow," she said. "I don't think I'm just an actress, or a writer, or a painter. I think I'm just an artist."

The last time "Sunday Morning" met with Stone was back in 2018, and given the severity of the brain hemorrhage that she told us she'd suffered two decades ago, it's actually a miracle Stone's doing anything, let alone painting. It had affected her speech, her hearing, her walking. "There was about a 5% chance of me living," she explained.

Fast forward to 2020, during the pandemic a friend of Stone's gave her a paint-by-numbers kit, and she found herself at an easel in her bedroom. She posted the result on Instagram, noting: "It actually looks like something, which I find completely remarkable."

"I did the paint-by-numbers with a lot of diligence because I wanted to get my brush strokes together," she said. "To have the brush strokes perfect and flawless is a really painstaking, irritating, complicated exercise. It really is a pain in the ass."

The discovery of a newfound passion for painting has awakened something deep within artist Jane Stone. Despite her recent success in the art world, Stone has actually been painting for most of her life. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, she was taught the art of painting by her aunt, who instilled in her the belief that there is no wrong way to create art.

Stone, who attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on a writing scholarship, not only studied art but also used her artistic skills to support herself financially. In her college days, she sold every painting she made, even if it meant selling them for a mere twenty-five dollars just to put food on the table.

Today, watching Stone work is like witnessing someone in a trance-like state, completely open to the inspiration that moves her. She allows her paintings to evolve and speak to her, never wanting viewers to fully grasp the meaning behind her art.

"I feel a connection to the canvas," Stone explains. "It's okay to not have all the answers and to embrace the unknown. I let my art guide me and tell me what it wants to become."

Stone believes in following her intuition and listening to her inner voice, which she considers to be the voice of higher consciousness. She trusts that by doing so, she can never go wrong in her artistic journey.

Currently, Stone is preparing for her first international show in Berlin. Paintings from her private collection in Beverly Hills will soon be shipped overseas for the highly anticipated exhibition.

Sharon Stone Dives into the World of Art

Sharon Stone, known for her iconic roles in movies like "Basic Instinct," has recently shifted her focus from acting to painting. The actress has traded the red carpet for a palette filled with every color under the sun.

In a recent interview, Stone expressed her love and passion for painting, stating, "I do it because I'm fully and wholly immersed in it, and I love it, and I have to. 'Cause I'd rather do it than anything else."

If you're curious to see Stone's artwork, you can visit the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut, where her exhibition titled "Sharon Stone - Welcome to My Garden" is currently on display until February 20. Additionally, you can follow Stone on Instagram to get a glimpse of her artistic journey.

Story produced by Jay Kernis. Editor: Mike Levine.