About me

 

I am based in Tadley, Hampshire. 

 

As an artist, what makes me stand out is my passion for research and looking at the details. I will always look to improve my skills with knowledge and a lot of practice. My main interests lie in Military History; I find studying arms and armour fascinating, and take great interest in researching all historical periods. I also enjoy the science fiction and fantasy genres, such as Star Wars, 40k, Tolkien and Marvel. All of these elements add to the development of my artwork.

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Historical European Martial Arts

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I am an instructor at Basingstoke HEMA. I teach how to use various weapons in different styles. For example, I teach German Longsword techniques from the 15th and 16th centuries. All lessons require  independent research, and reading of books with translated versions of the original manuals of the time; this demonstrates strong self-motivation. This knowledge of History and martial skill, gives me an edge in creating accurate and practical art and designs.

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YouTube

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I have a YouTube channel called ‘Robbie McSweeney’, which discusses a wide variety of topics about film, games, history and zoology. Click Here to view my YouTube channel.