Jack's Son Posted September 16, 2012 Share #26 Posted September 16, 2012 We have some serious talent on this forum! I am following this thread closely. Thanks for posting.Justin Justin, I agree, people's talent always surprises me. I wish I had some kind of talent that could compare with this. I am always humbled, **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted September 16, 2012 Share #27 Posted September 16, 2012 Please continue to add your work......thanks! **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
Trumper Posted September 17, 2012 Share #28 Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Bob, what a talent you have! Excellent skills, please keep it up and post more when you can. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share #29 Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks! Here is a sketch from an old WWI photo. Link to post Share on other sites
CNY Militaria Posted September 22, 2012 Share #30 Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice! How long does it generally take you to draw one of these start to finish? Ebay Sales: wwii.uniform.collector Auctioneer Website: http://www.cnymilitaria.com Facebook Sales Group Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #31 Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice! How long does it generally take you to draw one of these start to finish? This last picture took about 30 minutes: a quick pencil sketch, ink then paint. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #32 Posted September 22, 2012 I like the way this one came out. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #33 Posted September 22, 2012 Here is a US Calvary Trooper (1941?). Not thrilled with the horse but will keep working on it. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share #34 Posted September 23, 2012 This is a picture of a shell-shocked WWI soldier from earlier this year. I think I have improved a bit on the facial shading. Link to post Share on other sites
GITom1944 Posted September 25, 2012 Share #35 Posted September 25, 2012 You are prolific as well as creative and skilled. You have a great knack for distilling an image down to what is essential to communicate a mood or story. The empty space allows the painted image to pop out and connect with the viewer quickly... Keep at it and keep posting. I enjoy seeing your work. Tom Link to post Share on other sites
Panzer 3 Posted September 26, 2012 Share #36 Posted September 26, 2012 Hi Bob, Very nice illustrations you have put on i like to see artwork on here as well as items of collections, I have some of my art on here but put on some time ago. One is the raising the flag on Iwo Jima, that was sold to a member in SF, i hope to see more of yours. Regards Dave. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share #37 Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks Tom and Dave. Here is a sketch of a Tommy from a 1944 photo. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share #38 Posted September 28, 2012 Army Captain - Vietnam 1968 Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share #39 Posted September 29, 2012 I liked to look of this photo from Fort Totten (no year provided). Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share #40 Posted October 1, 2012 Canadian Tommy 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
renfield Posted October 2, 2012 Share #41 Posted October 2, 2012 When i was younger I tried my hand at water color and ink drawing. I did not get very far at it. I understand how hard it is to get the shading done properly. You have developed your own style and that is what an artist strives for. I really like the one of the GI with his hands in his pockets and a cigarette dangeling from his lips. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Steve Always looking for anything related to the 8th AAF and flight gear of W.W.2. Also any info on Advisory Team 98 the unit my late father served in. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share #42 Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks Steve - I like the way that soldier came out too. So, if you want to give it a try this would be a great place to try your hand at a little sketching and painting. It's a great hobby. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
willysmb44 Posted October 3, 2012 Share #43 Posted October 3, 2012 Nice work! :thumbsup: I dabble in military art myself and see some real talent in your work, keep going! Lee Bishop Formerly known as "Ratchet 5" with the 2nd Infantry Division (yes, in REAL life) US WW2 War Correspondent collector Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #44 Posted October 4, 2012 I picked up a used book of Winslow Homer's early works (his Civil War Soldier sketches are a great source of inspiration). Needless to say I am trying to mimic his simple yet bold style. Here is a study of a US soldier landing on a beach. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share #45 Posted October 10, 2012 Here is a sketch of a Norman Mercenary Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share #46 Posted October 12, 2012 Here is a sketch of a WWII Marine recruit from a magazine. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share #47 Posted October 14, 2012 Here is a mono-chrome study of a French Soldier (photo take at Verdun) Link to post Share on other sites
etienne Posted October 14, 2012 Share #48 Posted October 14, 2012 Here is a mono-chrome study of a French Soldier (photo take at Verdun) I like your work very much ... and this last one of the french soldier particularly, as he could have been my grand grand father. More than the details, you succeed in reproducing the atmosphere. Would you allow me to print and frame it ? Collecting USMC AEF 1917-18 & PTO 1941-45, US Navy PTO 1941-45. Most seeked items : USMC dog tags from 1915 to 1945, USN corpsman dog tags and other identified items, USN id'd M1 helmets. Link to post Share on other sites
RCleary171 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share #49 Posted October 14, 2012 I like your work very much ... and this last one of the french soldier particularly, as he could have been my grand grand father. More than the details, you succeed in reproducing the atmosphere. Would you allow me to print and frame it ? Thank you very much and yes you may print it. I'll send you a larger file if you need it. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
GITom1944 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #50 Posted October 14, 2012 The soldier on the beach is a real stand out. Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
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