ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING

Kezia in sleepmode IX, 9" x 8", Oil Base Pencil on Paper, 2009

November 23, 2009 • cartidge paper • Kezia • oil base pencil • sleeping mode

This is another sketch of Kezia sleeping. She kept moving, so I gave up. Sometimes they enjoy changing gears in sleep too often!

Sketches on the train and bus in November VII

November 21, 2009 • people • sketches

These were done yesterday and this morning. These images are a bit better. Scanner seems to be co-operating!

Sketches on the train and tube in November VI

November 20, 2009 • people • sketches

Recent sketches during my travels, still battling with my scanner, had to use my camera, didn't work....

"...The Valley of The Shadow of Death.." 18" x 12", Mixed Media on Paper, 2009

November 18, 2009 • acrylic • charcoal dust • different strokes from different folks • DSFDF • graphite • Karin Jurick • mixed media • watercolour

This is my entry into this Karin Juricks Different Strokes from Different folks. The reference picture was very interesting and it had a lot of drama to it.

My interpretation of the challenge was a real challenge in itself. Not really a challenge to compose and paint, but because of the reason why I chose to depict the challenge this way. Last week I lost a gem. He was only 16! Now, that has...

Sketch of Sylvia, Graphite on Paper(A2) 2009

November 17, 2009 • commission • graphite • people • sketches • watercolour paper

Those of you who are current with my blog would remember the sketch I did of Dorothy. Through my friend Graham I got to met another wonderful elderly lady called Sylvia, she is going to be 102 this month!

Since I knew I was going to only have about an hour or so to complete this commission, immediately I met her I quickly shared pleasantries then started concentrating, sometimes this is funny...