What I did before getting addicted.

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

I did a bit of pencil drawing before metal detecting took me over.
These are some from years ago. I am older and pickier now, so maybe if I start at it again they will be better.
Oh wait, metal detecting comes first.

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

Another

[warsawdaddy]

Terrific sketches! Don't let that talent slip away.

[tac512ltd]

Love that Dixie Grill. Real talent!

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

Thanks.
The Dixie grill was located in Washington D.C. across the street from fords theater. The place next door was where Lincoln died.

The dog in the truck was Mack, he was our hunting dog when I was in California.

Here are a few more I just made up in my head.

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

My son Chris. He is 16 now.

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

Places I would like to be.

[Ray S ECenFL]

WOW, very nice. Amazing what a talented hand can do with a pencil.

Dale, you are truly blessed.

Ray S

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

TALLY HO my friend , wonderful.

Don Jose de La Mancha

[nhbenz]

Wow! Those are great! Thanks for sharing. I used to do some chiseling of wood and marble, but I never produced anything as enjoyable as those.

[stoney56]

Man oh man, those are totally awesome! That's what I call talent. 8)

[Pepper2004]

Way cool! I think, "Places I would like to be" is your best! I could actually feel myself sitting on the bridge\pier as well as the surroundings. It feels like a lazy Summer morning before the heat of the day sets in. Beautiful.

Don't waste your talent!!....have you ever considered illustrating a children's book?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Great talent, Dale. 8)

[bootybay]

Dale, YOU need to sell some of these..they are all fantastic.. I adore the third from last one..I can just visualize myself rocking on that lil porch, watching that river go by... I love it... that is my most favorite..but you have yourself one unreal talent... consider selling some will ya... I think they are all fantastic.. magnicificent is all I have to say and so real looking..

[Montana Jim]

Outstanding! Thanks for posting these...

[Leon]

Wow!,, all of those scetches are simply awesome...
I used to doodle, and drew a few cartoons but,, You have a real talent...
Keep up the good work...

[trashdude]

I'm a personal friend of the DirtFisher. He turned me on to MD'ing (thanks Dale). I've seen his work first hand and can testify as to his enormous talent. I'm trying to get him to post more of his artwork.

Metal detecting is a first hobby for both of us. My music and drumming, and his art are second. But the dude can flat-out put a pencil to paper.

I know how much he appreciates everyones kind words and maybe, just maybe someone will toss a little business his way. Ya never know.

The trashdude

[oldhermit34]

Please, use that talent, you are blessed.

[bootybay]

well I would love to buy one... HINT HINT

[DirtyHowi]

well I would love to buy one... HINT HINT

so would i, but i couldnt afford quality of that caliber...