A study in texture, depth, and presence. This bust of Sylvester Stallone was painted using a mix of acrylics, oils, and inks to bring out the details in the skin, hair, and clothing. The goal was to capture not just the likeness, but the weight of experience in his expression—years of resilience and determination reflected in every crease and shadow. Airbrush work helped set the base, while hand-painting and glazing refined the final look