Robbie Williams has taken a keen interest in art and has created a portrait of Rod Stewart, according to reports.

The Take That star is understood to be practising his new hobby at his Los Angeles home.

But his decision to paint Stewart has surprised fans – Williams is a former boyfriend of the singer's ex-wife Rachel Hunter.

"Robbie has really taken to drawing. The ones he's done so far are fabulous,” a source told The Sun. "He has done a perfect portrait of Rod Stewart. It's so good. It's just one of many.”

Williams rejoined Take That last year and the group are set to embark on a huge UK stadium tour this summer.

(by Jason Gregory)