LONDON: Singer Beyonce Knowles may be busy with baby vomit and dirty diapers but that has not stopped her from taking up new hobbies.

Even with a five-month-old baby to look after, she has started painting, reports thesun.co.uk.

Beyonce took up the hobby because her sister Solange is a budding artist and gave her a few pointers.

"Solange took painting lessons while living in Paris last year and has passed on tips to Beyonce and she’s really taken to it. While her baby Blue Ivy is sleeping, she’s been getting the brushes out. It’s a way for her to unwind," a source said.

"She has already completed four canvases, including one of husband Jay-Z holding their daughter," the source added.