John Mellencamp’s Original Plan Was To Be An Artist

John Mellencamp is a remarkable musician is known for his songs “Hurts So Good,” “Check It Out,” and “Small Town.” However, while his career was booming in the 1980s, he also expressed himself through art.

When Architectural Digest visited his house in 2019, they photographed him with one of his striking creations. Mellencamp took inspiration from German Expressionism and even noted how his ex, Meg Ryan, teased him for his moodiness. He likes to mix mediums and prefers portraits.