ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING — London

Alla Prima Techinque: Inside out-"Rain, Rain, Rain, Trafalgar Square"

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Rain, Rain, Rain, Trafalgar Square, 10" x 8", Oil on Board, SOLD




In this post I would like to explain in full detail, my process of painting a typical Urban Rainy Day in London.
I love rainy days because of the reflections and subtle greys but most importantly, I love them because it gives me the opportunity to test my drawing skills while painting. 

Painting shape by shape in the "Inside Out"...

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WINNING THE HAROLD RILEY SKETCHBOOK PRIZE AND SOME RECENT WORKSHOPS

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WINNING THE HAROLD RILEY PRIZE!

As part of the Buxton Spa Art Prize this year, there was a unique prize sponsored by Harold Riley to award £2,000 to any of the participants in the Buxton Art Prize. I am so  happy to announce I won the prize! It mean the world to me! Getting great recognition for my addictive habit!

He (Harold Riley) mentioned this about the Prize, "I am sponsoring a prize which I...

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Grey Evening Light, Kings Road (17) Chelsea Marathon

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This is number 17 in my current series of paintings and drawings of Chelsea.

It's all about the way I see Chelsea and the way the places that really interest me.

This time it's back to Kings Road! You wait for the number 19 Bus at Duke of York Square and none comes, until two come at the same time! That's a typical London Scene!

Grey Evening Light, Kings Road (17) Chelsea Marathon. 10" x 8", Oil on...

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Sketch of Thomas More Statue (15) Chelsea Marathon

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This is number 15 of my Chelsea Marathon.

I have gone back to graphite, my trusty favourite medium.

Sketch of Thomas More Statue (15) Chelsea Marathon, 8" x 10", Graphite on paper
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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...

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Enchanting Nocturne Reflections, Albert Bridge (13) Chelsea Marathon

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This is Number 13 on Friday!!!!

Well this is the well known and remarkable Albert Bridge at night!

Enchanting Nocturne Reflections, Albert Bridge (13) Chelsea Marathon, 10" x 8", Oil on Board


I have painted this nocturne twice at night before and I bet the shall be more because the place is just so beautiful at night!

My strokes in this one were really bold, I worked in pure alla prima to capture the...

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