Beckham, 38, is apparently keen to spend his free time following in the footsteps of graffiti artists, such as Banksy, reported Contactmusic.
"Having dabbled with classic painting in the past he now wants to do street art style," a source said.
The hunk allegedly wants his fashion designer wife Victoria as his muse for his first piece.
"First he wants to portray his wife. He's been inspired to take a more edgy approach by his vast art collection, which includes works by Damian Hirst and Tracy Emin. It was his new year resolution and he's finally getting round to it.