Russian Druzynik Sepia Sketch 2

This is an A4 pencil sketch of a 12th Century Russian Druznik wearing a Byzantine type “kapalin” helmet, and Asiatic plate vambraces! It is inspired by the superb Work of Zvonimir Grbasic and Vladimir Vuksic. It is part of my “Cavalry” series! Very kindly suggested some possible inaccuracies in my sketch. I am adding some armour for the horse and a cloth cloak in stead of fur. She sent me two historical illustration links which were very helpful!
I am adding Colour using PhotoShop CS2. ! I always like the original sketches, but I also like the coloured versions!