Old Sailor by Lewis Cooper

Another cracker, Lewis. I would never have the patience to produce such detail. Always look forward to your postings.

A great painting Lewis, I have never got on with acrylic but I keep meaning to have another go at it sometime, this is really good it has a look of Topal 😀

Archetypal, but brilliant.

A good looking chap! Love the detail. Wish I had a shed-sorry, boathouse where I could find such treasures!

It's a great portrait Lewis, I think it's a shame that you haven't continued producing more of this ilk. Perhaps the comments you receive will provide you with the encouragement you need to pursue acrylics further?

More good work Lewis. Lively colours and a good character

Excellent portrait Lewis.

Really striking piece, such strong colours

This is so good Lewis, I love the detail!

A very excellent painting Lew .

Wonderful character.

Thanks to all for your encouraging remarks. I'd never thought of this as a portrait, it's made up, but I suppose it still counts as a portrait of a 'type' as Gudrun said.

Remarkable detail, Lewis, and a first class beard! Lots of work gone into this piece and you can tell. Great stuff. Brian

Superb drawing Lew.

Vividly full of character Lewis.

This works so well, Lewis

Good one for the boathouse , I would have thought

Like this, reminds me of Captain Haddock, from the Tin Tin series.

Good portrait and the hand is wonderfully done.