ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING
Sketches in on the train and tube in August XXV
More people, and my sketch book finished I had to use my cheaper versions for the rest of the days work.
I sketched a lovely lady on the train while coming back from watching my first live Arsenal match at the Emirates, she politely asked to see it, then requested if she could keep it. I couldn't resist giving her.............Now I have no record but memories of the process.
Sketches on the train in August XXIV
More sketches and more people!
I had some interesting observers today. After sketching one boys mum, he came over to have a look and said,"mama,come see, beautiful picture!".
Another girl found out I was sketching her and then she put up a smile that made it impossible to sketch and probably made me nervous too.
As I was sketching one guy in glasses, a little girl was asked by her mum to find out...
Sketches on the train in August XXIII
More people.
Sketches on the train in August XXII
More people!
2 Studies for larger paintings on London Bridge
It was bank holiday yesterday, not too many people around in the early mornings 8-11am, so I go to London Bridge to paint two studies on London Bridge. One faces Morgate, the other faces Tower Bridge.
I'm really gearing into the plein air stuff, this is my first in Central London, a bit daunting, especially when I put my hand into my pocket and my five pound note flew into the River Thames!
People...