ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING

BIG ISSUE SERIES I

April 29, 2010 • big issue seller • people • sketches

Caught him at Sloane Square, said his name is Teddy. He allowed for a sketch as this is a new project I'm embarking upon, to sketch these Big Issue sellers around London. He wasn't even shouting for buyers, it seems he had a long day. He declined photography but was pleased with the sketch!

I got myself a copy from him!

Sketches on the train in April XII

April 29, 2010 • people sketches

More sketches.

"THERE'S NOTHING POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE MODEL, MAKING IT UP WITHOUT SEEING IT WOULD JUST RUIN THE WHOLE THING. BEST TO LEAVE IT UNFINISHED THAN FINISH IT TO DEATH!"

Kezia in Sleepmode XI, Graphite, Sketchbook, 2010

April 27, 2010 • graphite • Kezia • sketchbook • sleeping mode

This is number 11 in my current series of sketches to record the life and growth during sleep of my baby daughter, Kezia. This afternoon she drifted in her buggy in the sun and cool breeze.

Sketches on the train and at the auction in April XI

April 24, 2010 • people • sketches

Sketches on the train and at the auction at Heatherleys.

"SOMETIMES IT IS ALL ABOUT TRYING TO CAPTURE THE OVERALL GESTURE OF THE FIGURE OR FACE, ONCE THIS IS NAILED, IT WOULD DO!"

Evening Light, from Battersea Bridge wins Chelsea Riverside Competition

April 23, 2010 • auction • competition • exhibition • me • oil on board

Evening Light, From Battersea Bridge, 24" x 30", Oil on Board, 2010 SOLD

The Chelsea Riverside Exhibition came to a close yesterday and I am delighted to have won the First Prize for the Best work in the Show! It was exciting so many wonderful paintings of the Chelsea Riverside area!

The exhibition was well organized by Cheyne Walk Trust and Heatherley's School of Fine Art.It was great to meet so...