Sylvester Stallone an artist?

I was kinda surprise when I read that action star Sylvester Stallone has been painting for decades. In fact his Real Love exhibition is running right now in Nice, France till 30th May.

“Real Love” includes the actor’s artwork from 1975 to the present and features an interesting piece "Finding Rocky".  He commented on the piece. “There is no way you can’t be affected by what you see on the television, by what you see on the street and so it definitely sinks into the work too. I won’t say pessimistic but it’s questioning, you know, what is life, what is all about, is it worth of it.”

Stallone also explained that he has a different take on art compared to other artists.

“My art isn’t one that educates, you know. It’s not making social statements. It’s not drawing conclusions. It’s not declaring what is right. It is not political. It’s just one man’s struggle and success and all emotions you go along in life, ups and downs.”

Stallone also pointed out that painting is “the most honest form of all the arts. Because it's simple, unforgiving & it's there to be studied, up close & personal. And you cant defend it, it's there. it's the most honest of all arts !

I find that pretty interesting :))