Men in sheds - The war gamer - Mixed media. by Lewis Cooper

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I do like this Lew , and old friend on mine has his shed set up for war gaming. Whilst people did poke fun it was amazing, almost a sculpture. This is Beautifully drawn , the detailing is excellent. Love the names of the two fellas .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 05 Dec 09:03:09

Looks like it is, 'Not tonight Josephine, Oswald is gaming'. Brilliantly done, love Ernie Boot's nickname.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Sun 05 Dec 09:15:47

Wow incredible!! 👌 fab detailed drawing Lewis

Posted by Faye Patrick on Sun 05 Dec 09:22:08

What a happy and contented man, love it!

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 05 Dec 09:29:00

You can just imagine them can't you, playing for hours, brilliant Lewis.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 05 Dec 09:31:55

I know nothing of war gaming Lew, except what I saw in the brilliant film "Ronin", but this, like all your work is great, and the detail amazing. . Wellington Boot indeed..(-:

Posted by Jim Morris on Sun 05 Dec 09:32:54

Another winner Lewis.

Posted by George Cutter on Sun 05 Dec 10:05:36

Love the look of contentment and those amazing twinkling eyes Lewis. Such beautiful skilful details as always.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 05 Dec 10:46:37

Real character in his face.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Sun 05 Dec 13:24:26

Brilliantly observed and drawn as always Lewis

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 05 Dec 15:03:44

🤗 I can only laugh and clap this one Lewis. How happy they both will be ! Great character and detail as always.

Posted by Richard Cooper on Sun 05 Dec 15:53:49

Thanks very much to everybody for your great response to this pic. I knew a couple of blokes who were into this. Their models, both soldiers and scenery were terrific...lots of tiny soldiers they painted with hands a lot steadier than mine. They were well up on the history of the period, as well as the battles.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 05 Dec 16:06:58

Great piece Lewis, love their names.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 05 Dec 16:45:39

Aw, this is brilliant, and love those names.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 05 Dec 17:34:21

Superb Lew as always, he looks so happy with his lot.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 06 Dec 13:39:59

Super!

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Mon 06 Dec 14:53:40

Hilarious! I have been to Waterloo and seen Napoleon’s death mask. It takes me back. I also visited the Tavistock Xmas tree this morning and thought of you when I saw that the Tavistock Men in sheds club had decorated and contributed a tree!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Mon 06 Dec 15:53:13

Thanks again for your kind comments. Glad to hear that 'men-in-sheds' is alive and well, Linda.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 06 Dec 15:57:30

I just love that pose, the hand in the waistcoat, so good! :)

Posted by Carrie Flinte on Tue 07 Dec 09:23:57

nice one , Lewis , eye catcher.

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Tue 07 Dec 10:23:29

OUTSTANDING WORK LOVE IT.....

Posted by ANDREW C Stewart on Tue 07 Dec 17:44:18

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I have to admit I find this type of war gaming - the Napoleonic Era with model soldiers and battlegrounds - very intriguing. Many of the models are like miniature works of art. Mixed media - 16 x 12 inches.

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Lewis Cooper

Self taught. Love drawing. Like to make pictures up, without using reference pics, often in cartoon style. I do other pictures where I do use reference. I'm knocking on a bit, born in 1940 in Greenwich, London. Retired, and loving it.

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