ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING — Chelsea drawings
The First 20 Paintings and Drawings of Chelsea (My Chelsea Marathon)
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The journey of painting and drawing scenes around the Chelsea area.
I thought I would have finished these quite earlier than this but I learned along the way that I am better with a slower pace and more quality work. I keep striving to improve and making sure that I get the spirit and the feel of atmosphere or light in any particular scene I approach.
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Foggy Morning, Chelsea Moorings (20) Chelsea Marathon
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A sketch of a foggy morning around the Chelsea Moorings.
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| Foggy Morning, Chelsea Moorings (20) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Oil on Canvas |
I am a third way through on the marathon!!!
Two-Thirds to go!!!
I have really enjoyed every bit of this marathon, even though it's taken longer than I expected I am really happy with the...
The World's End from Cremone Gardens (16) Chelsea Marathon
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It's all about the Chelsea I love, the way I see Chelsea!
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| The World's End from Cremone Gardens (16) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Graphite on Museum mountboard |
I sat in the studio and I was trying to get some admin stuff done, then I felt this strong inclination to draw!
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Sketch of Thomas More Statue (15) Chelsea Marathon
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I have gone back to graphite, my trusty favourite medium.
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| Sketch of Thomas More Statue (15) Chelsea Marathon, 8" x 10", Graphite on paper |
I went to this beautiful well kept garden to sketch this very intriguing statue in black and gold around the Chelsea Embankment area.`
I have always found this statue...
The Playground Slide, Westfield Park (14) Chelsea Marathon
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This place is really familiar to me! I have taken my kids there many times to play and I normally pass through the Park everyday while walking from Chelsea World's End Health Centre to my Studio.
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| The Playground Slide, Westfield Park (14) Chelsea Marathon, Mixed Media on paper, 10" x 8" |
I looked at it this week with the...