ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING — Chelsea Marathon

Heatherley's School of Fine Art (8) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Graphite on paper

May 10, 2014 • Adebanji Alade • chelsea • Chelsea drawings • Chelsea Marathon • Chelsea Painter • Chelsea Paintings • Chelsea sketches • drawing • Heatherley School of Fine Art • Lots Road • plein air • sketching • trees

This is number 8, of my current series of drawings and paintings of Chelsea, they are all 10" x 8" in size.

I chose this because this was school that changed my perception of art! Great Tutors and a fantastic environment to study with amazing students all willing to reach their aspirations!

Heatherley's School of Fine Art (8) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Graphite on paper

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Stones at Westfield Park (7) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Oil on board

May 09, 2014 • Adebanji Alade • alla prima • chelsea • Chelsea Marathon • Chelsea Painter • Chelsea Paintings • london • Lots Road • oil • oil on board • plein air

This was a scene I couldn't resist painting.

It's number 7 in the current series of the Chelsea Marathon!

Stones at Westfield Park, 10" x 8", Oil on board

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I had nursed the feeling for a while but this time it wasn't going to last!

Adebanji painting at Westfield Park, Chelsea

I am happy I went to do it because it really got it off my chest, which is what...

Boats Along Chelsea Moorings (6) Chelsea Marathon

May 08, 2014 • Adebanji Alade • chelsea • Chelsea drawings • Chelsea Marathon • Chelsea Moorings • Chelsea Painter • Chelsea Paintings • Chelsea sketches • drawing • Outdoor Sketching • plein air • sketching • Urban Sketching

Here's number 6!

The boats along Chelsea Moorings.

I am using my beloved medium, which is graphite here!

Boats Along Chelsea Moorings, 10" x 8", Graphite on Paper

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I had to get down there to capture these lovely boats and the reflections on a nice cool evening.

Adebanji sitting down and enjoying the whole process of drawing the scene

Sitting down and getting...

Twin Trees, Maxwell Street (5) Chelsea Marathon

May 07, 2014 • Adebanji Alade • chelsea • Chelsea drawings • Chelsea Marathon • Chelsea Painter • Chelsea Paintings • Chelsea sketches • drawing • plein air • sketching • trees

This the second drawing in the Chelsea Marathon series of paintings and drawings.

Twin Trees, Maxwell Street, 10" x 8", Graphite on Paper.

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I love drawing trees, it's a real way of discovery and my love for graphite really makes me enjoy it even more!

Adebanji, Just after the drawing of Twin Trees Maxwell Street.

I have always admired these trees when walking...

Morning Greys, Lots Road Pub and Dining Rooms (4) Chelsea Marathon

May 07, 2014 • Adebanji Alade • alla prima • chelsea • Chelsea Marathon • Chelsea Painter • Chelsea Paintings • london • Lots Road • oil • oil on board • plein air

Here comes number 4!

The Chelsea Marathon continues.


Morning Greys, Lots Road Pub and Dining Rooms, 10" x 8", Oil on board

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This time I'm on Lots Road again and it's the lovely bend on Lots Road that caught my attention. I really love architecture and this one is just a typical example why.

Adebanji Alade painting Lots Road Pub and Dining Rooms

Just the...