ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING

"Industrial Synthesis" 15" x 9", Mixed Media on Paper, 2009

October 29, 2009 • acrylic • cartidge paper • charcoal • different strokes from different folks • DSFDF • Karin Jurick • mixed media • oil base pencil

This is my entry into Karin Juricks DSFDF, The reference picture had roof tops and I didn't really find the whole picture interesting but a section of it.

So I decided to zoom into this area and make a statement with it. I just loved the various tonal values, the variety of shapes and diagonals, so I played around with them using charcoal, oil base pencils and white acrylic. I fixed the charcoal...

Sketch of Sir Donald Sinden CBE at the ROI Opening, 2009

October 28, 2009 • people • sketches

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters 122nd Annual Exhibition 2009 opened yesterday and it was a visual feast! I can't believe I arrived at the gallery around 2pm and ended up leaving around 6pm. That means I was walking around the gallery carefully looking at paintings for approx 3/4 hours. I haven't been feeling well recently and I have needed to slow down but I must say taking in paintings can be...

Sketches on the train, tube and Bus Stop in October IV

October 28, 2009 • people • sketches

More sketches on public transport and even a self portrait, from looking at my reflection the window on the train.

Kezia in sleep mode VIII, Oil Base Pencil, A3 Sketchbook, 2009

October 23, 2009 • A3 sketchpad • Kezia • oil base pencil • sleeping mode

Another shot at Kezia in sleepmoode. This time I put her on the chair, as she is learning to sit and watch me paint but it seems she couldn't cope with the boredom and slipped off into sleep mode.

What do I do? Take her to bed, naaaaah.....Quickly grab a quick shot before laying her peacefully on the bed. It's all about ceasing the moment!

Kezia in sleepmode VII, A3 Sketchbook, Carbon Pencil, 2009

October 21, 2009 • A3 sketchpad • carbon pencil • cartidge paper • Kezia • me • people • sketching • sleeping mode

Capturing my little princess as she sleeps is not that easy especially when she falls asleep in my hands/shoulders. I decided to incorporate my face into these ones to add some contrast.

I have done these with a carbon pencil B and 2B on cartridge paper.