Russell Brand datting Mexican painter Oriela Medellin Amieiro

It is believed Russell, who in December filed for divorce from I Kissed A Girl singer Katy Perry, began dating Oriela after they met at yoga classes.

The 25-year-old artist, who was first linked to Brand last week following his recent divorce from Katy Perry, is said to have met the comedian at the yoga class they both regularly attend.

Oriela was then apparently seen leaving the comedian's apartment earlier this week after staying overnight.

 Mexican painter Oriela Medellin Amieiro

However, when asked about the relationship by The Sun, Oriela remained coy and replied: 'I am not comfortable talking about this.'

Oriela has made a name for herself in the art world through her nude paintings, which can reach up to £4,500 each in sales.

It was claimed last week that Brand had spent the evening with a mystery woman, now believed to be Oriela.

Brand apparently took the pretty brunette for a date to The Largo Theatre, then drove her back to his place afterwards.

Russell Brand

The comic dropped her home the following morning, and gave her a kiss as she got out of his car- wearing the same outfit she had done the night before.

A source told The Sun: 'Russell is a single man again and starting to move on from Katy.

'Like any bloke, he had missed female company. He isn't quite back to his old ways yet, but he's very much back in the saddle.'

Brnad and Perry agreed to split their assets, and her husband of 14 months  has waived any claim to the chart-topping singers £28million ($44million) fortune.

The judge will make the divorce official on June 30, as there's a six month waiting period before the divorce is declared final.