It is nice to see you drawing once again.

I wish I could "doodle" like you

Glad you are back. So how does that armour work? Are those round studs holding a plate to the back of the leather?

Yes, what I referenced was this drawing of a brigandine from 武藝圖譜通志, a late 18th century manual on arms, armors, and martial arts. The garment itself was usually made of cloth, and the plates fixed to it could be either metal or leather.

So, it's a true brigandine. It looks like it doesn't restrict movement too much, either. So I looked up the book, and it really is a detailed manual, on technique and use of weapons. Very detailed.

Like the expression on his face, looks like a mix of alert and anxious to me, which I reckon makes sense.
It took me a moment to realize he was holding a bow; once I noticed his quiver, it registered to me that it must have been a bow. I was about to ask if he was holding a gun or a sword. I didn't notice the string until I looked more closely.
Love the brigandine armor! Hope to see more from you soon!

Always refreshing to see your drawings pop up in the feed!!

Is he a warrior in Chinese Ming dynasty?

Well, the reference I used to draw the armor was a Korean book written in Joseon dynasty.