Startup project

[Fillock]

Hi all!

I'm a 3D artist trying to learn C++ and I have som general understand of C++ now, at least on a basic level.

Now I need a simple project to start play with, I tryed to install and compile Ogre-3D but I find it so hard to set it up to compile, so I have given it up (with all it's dependensie packs, system variables, Cmake and a bunch of other tools, I find this harder to understand coding with C++).

So anyone know about a simple project to start playing with? A project thats easy to set up and compile, and in the same time would be a good start for learning C++?

Thanks for any help!