If a goalkeeper makes an exhibition of himself, it usually spells trouble for the team.
But Owain Fon Williams has found himself in the spotlight because of a hidden talent rather than any eccentricity between the sticks.
While the average footballer might spend his free time golfing or playing on a games console, the Wales international and Inverness Caledonian Thistle star dabbles in fine art.
Now a collection of his original oil paintings is to be showcased at a three-month gallery exhibition and what started as a peaceful hobby for the player is fast becoming a parallel career.
He was accomplished with the brushes as a boyhood, and decided to return to the canvass a year ago.
Much to his surprise, two of his first works recently sold for £450 each in just 10 days at Cardiff’s Kooywood Gallery, where he featured in a young talent exhibition.
Now the renowned Betws-y-Coed Gallery in Gwynedd has confirmed it will dedicate the summer months to his works alone.
And as a Wales squad member for the last six years, the former Tranmere Rovers keeper is likely to be Wayne Hennessey’s understudy at Euro 2016 in France.
The 28-year-old said: “I’ve always been into painting and drawing, but have never taken myself too seriously.
“About a year ago, I really started painting properly again with the oils.
“As a footballer you tend to have a lot of spare time on your hands, but during that time you’re tired so you can’t do an awful lot.
“I decided first of all to learn the guitar. When I cracked that, I realised I needed to get back into my art again.
“I’m not one for sitting around watching telly or playing the Xbox. I want to better myself and keep my mind occupied.
“The first one I did was the Highland Bull, not imagining for a minute I’d soon be moving up to the Scottish Highlands.
“A few months ago, I started my collection and, luckily, I’ve now got a full exhibition coming up at the end of the season through May, June and July.
“Two weeks ago, I sold my first two from the collection in a gallery in Cardiff. I was amazed they went in 10 days, but also really sad to see them go.”
And the player revealed he felt he had found a spiritual home in the Highlands.
He said: “Coming up here, it feels like you’re out of things – you have a clear mind. That’s great for me.
“I can relax, take the dog for a walk and while I’m out an idea will come into my head that I can put on canvass. It is wonderful.”
As for his future in art and football, the goalkeeper, whose side welcome Aberdeen to Caledonian Stadium tomorrow, added: “Football is a funny game. You don’t know when your last match will be.
“Whatever I do, I’m sure I’ll still be painting after football.”