ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING

Sketches on the train and Bus Stop in September VII

September 30, 2009 • people • sketches.

More sketches even a dog!

Sketches on the tube and train in September VI

September 28, 2009 • people • sketches

I had a nice time chatting to the man in the sketch below on the left. He was quite impressed with the sketch and gave me a seriously interesting interview about my sketch life! I also grabbed a few shots of my daughter, Kezia in the buggie

Sketches on the train, tube and bus in September V

September 26, 2009 • mixed media. people • sketches

Back to the sketches again! More people sketched!

AFRO HEADGEAR II, 12" x 16", Mixed Media on Pastel Paper, 2009 (SOLD)

September 25, 2009 • acrylic • African Headgear • AFRO HEADGEAR SERIES • charcoal • charcoal dust • ink • mixed media • oil base pencil

This is makes number 2 in my current series of African Headgears.

I'm exploring this series from all angles and will use all forms of media to get my message across, even wax and possibly clay.

For this piece, I had as my model a lovely lady I met at a friends wedding. She naturally took this pose and that was it!

I have used charcoal dust, ink washes, acrylic washes, white ink and oil base pencil...

AFRO HEADGEAR I, 10" x 8", oil sketch on canvas board, 2009

September 22, 2009 • African Headgear • AFRO HEADGEAR SERIES • alla prima • oil on canvas board • oil sketch

This is a new series I am embarking upon. It is all about the beauty, elegance and variety of African Headgears. There are so many different types from different cultures and countries in the rich continent of Africa and I will be using the medium of drawing, painting and sculpture to get this series going.

My first series just takes me out of the blocks. The model is my cousins wife. On the day of...