Now there's a change in the right direction!

He's trying to be a better role model.
And Chris Brown proved he does have a charitable heart by spending the day in Miami, Florida painting a mural with children.
It was all for his Symphonic Love Foundation Global Best Buddies Day and all proceeds went to the charity, which helps youngsters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

Artistic flair: Chris Brown showed his creative side for charity on Wednesday when he spray painted a mural for children

Who knew Chris, 23, could be so creative with a can of spray paint, but the bad boy tattooed rapper desperately wants to polish his public image and on Wednesday he made great progress.
Joining Chris was world-famous pop star Romero Britto, but all eyes were on Chris as he worked beneath a reverse baseball cap, spectacles and sometimes with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth.
Chris didn't slack off a bit, putting all his energy into the mural featuring a skeletal cowboy and cartoonish horse that came alive in front of everyone's eyes.

 

Image makeover: Chris, seen here painting the side of a building in Miami, Florida, is trying to show his charitable side following his Rihanna beating scandal in 2009

 

Shake it up: Chris' effort was all for his Symphonic Love Foundation Global Best Buddies Day

 

Smokin': Chris concentrated on his work while wearing spectacles and puffing on a cigarette

The controversial recording artist spent a lot of time on the finishing touches too and didn't quit until everything looked perfect.
The charity event is all part of Chris' effort to change his ways.
The entertainer shocked the world after brutally beating Rihanna in a violent 2009 attack, leaving her terribly bruised and battered.

 

Coming alive: Chris' artwork was coming along just fine

 

Details: Chris spent a lot of time making finishing touches to the mural

 

Helping hand: Chris was joined in the effort by world-famous pop star Romero Britto

Now he's managed to win back Rihanna, 25, following the assault.
The R&B star has taken full responsibility for the incident, admitting that the attack was completely his fault.
'It’s all about my responsibility,' he told Ryan Seacrest in an interview with KIIS-FM radio on Tuesday.

 

Big heart: All proceeds went to Chris' charity that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

 

Some habits don't die: Chris took a deep inhale from his cigarette

 

So pretty: Chris fine-tuned a design with lavender hues

The singer said that he tried his best to reform himself over the years.
In the years leading up to the couple's recent reconciliation, he said that he was never sure that Rihanna would even speak to him again.
Chris added that he was 'eternally grateful' that in the end she found it within herself to forgive him, leading to their reconciliation.

 

Getting tired yet? Chris' energy seemed boundless as he worked in more brown on the skeletal cowboy

 

Body art: Chris also showed off his massive collection of tattoos too

 

Like it? Chris posed next to his bright creation feeling mighty proud

'I just tried my best to be the best man I could be over the years and just show her how remorseful and sorry I was for the incident and that time was probably the worst part of my life and being that she has and she’s a wonderful person I’m eternally grateful and thankful,' he said.
'I think now that I’m becoming older, and trying to mature in this life under the public eye at all times, I have to focus on doing the right thing and being more of a humble individual,' he admitted.
He was sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service by a court after admitting to the assault.
Now that they're back together as a couple, Chris and Rihanna have faced a wave of backlash from domestic abuse campaigners and the general public.

 

So sorry: Chris has apologised for the brutal attack of Rihanna, who has forgiven him and allowed them to reconcile as a couple