I dabble sometimes...

[Jason W.]

This is a painting I did a few years ago. I like to get away from the workbench every once in awhile and explore other "arts". I can draw a pretty good stick figure, but direct to canvas? Eh, not so much. So, I went to the old method of making a grid and transferring. I've done this a few times and it helps keep proportions as accurate as possible. The subject is a French Cuirasier, between 1790's-1805, and it's a oil on board copy of a sketch done by the great French Artist, Edouard Detaille.

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[Joe55]

That's pretty damn good! I think you need to keep dabbeling !

Joe

 

[Mat Lambert]

A very good idea to practice the other artistic skills - you'll have a wonderfull and unique painting when you finish too.
Cheers
Mat