ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING — the flying moleskins
AFRO XXX , Graphite, 2010 (The Flying Moleskins)
AFRO SERIES graphite sketchbook the flying moleskins
This makes number 30 in my current Afro series, it is made for a contribution into Camille's sketchbook in which the theme was open for us to do whatever we wanted. This is all part of a 13 artist sketchbook exchange called The Flying Moleskins. I used one of those manikins used for display in front Fashion Clothing stores. It is the first time I am not using a real human being for a model, just...
Back to the farms where it all began II (The Flying Moleskins)
These ate two drawings from my farm experience I have put these in Angela's sketchbook for her them on "places". This is all part of a 13 artist sketchbook exchange, called the Flying Moleskins pioneered by Dominique.
I chose the farm since it is a place that I love and had recently been to.
"Peter and Paul"-The Flying Moleskins 12" x 9", mixed media on paper
biro colored pencils graphite ink mixed media oil base pencil the flying moleskins wax crayons
I know James is sooo funny, so I decided to sketch these funny looking animals from the London Zoo. I forgot to take note of what actually they are called, so, can someone help me out?
I have called them Peter and Paul!
For this piece I have used graphite, ink, tom bow wash pens, ball...
"Homelessness and Poverty Project"- Contributions to my Sketchbook Project by Larry Roibal
biro larry roibal people sketches the flying moleskins
Starting off The Flying Moleskins by Dominique was a great move and I really adore people who can pull off things from scratch. I didn't feel my theme was going to spark much response from the other 13 artists involved because it had a different take from the normal. But I was surprised it did! See post and Comments by clicking HERE
Then I got the first contribution from Deano which was mind...
"Contemplation II" (THE FLYING MOLESKINS), 5" x 7", Mixed Media on paper, 2010
charcoal dust coloured pencil graphite graphite dust oil base pencil the flying moleskins
This is my latest entry into a sketchbook exchange between 13 artists.
This sketch will be in Liz Holm's sketchbook but at the moment it is on its way to Dean in The States.
I have gone about this piece by first sketching with with graphite then adding a graphite dust wash for tones, followed by a charcoal dust wash for darker tones. Then I added details with a white coloured pencil and a softoil...