Bardem ditched arts for acting

07-08-2008 12:01

Oscar-winner Javier Bardem is convinced he's chosen the right career - because his acting talents far outweigh his former passion for painting.The Spanish actor relived his dreams of becoming a painter in his forthcoming film Vicky Cristina Barcelona.And he admits the experience reassured him he was no master artist. He says, "(The movie) was a chance for me to go back to it (painting), and realise that I am the worst painter ever born. So thank God I was lucky in my acting thing."