ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING
Kezia in Sleep mode V, A3 sketchbook, Graphite, 2009
A3 sketchpad graphite Kezia sleeping mode
I used graphite in my A3 sketchbook.
These series of sketches are a visual diary of my daughter, Kezia, asleep. It gives me the opportunity to record her features as they change and also a record to look back to in the future.
EMOTIONS XII, 12" x 16", Mixed media on cardboard, 2009
biro emotions graphite wax crayons
I used myself to model this piece.
It shows the emotions present as a human being passes through the storms of life. Silent but steady the effect is engraved and remains an experience to remember.
I started of this piece with graphite, then etched away with my blade, then I introduced Biro and wax crayons on off white cardboard.
Sketch of Dorothy, Graphite on Paper(A2) 2009
commission graphite people sketches watercolour paper
Today I got to sketch a wonderful lady introduced to me by my friend Graham, She is 102 years old and she is knowledgeable, humorous and friendly!
She used to teach nurses at St Thomas Hospital years ago and she even does some drawing herself. She showed me a picture she did in her 90's! I couldn't believe it! This is the oldest person I have met and I felt really great, having the opportunity to...
Static Motion, 16" x 18", Mixed media on paper
acrylic charcoal coloured pencil DSFDF ink Karin Jurick
This is my entry into Karin Jurick's DSFDF!
Some of you might know why I have interpreted this as a boxer, who has lost 2 rounds and is almost knocked off balance! He is sitting down at the interval before the third round, looking dazed. He has just escaped a knock out and he is feeling the pain! Thoughts are running through his head....Can I go on? Is it worth it? Should I just throw in the...
Sketch of Sloane Square, A3 Bristol Board(paper), oil base pencil/charcoal, 2009
bristol board paper charcoal oil base pencil sketches
Got out again on Tuesday evening. This time it's Sloane Square!
I've always loved this spot!
This was done with oil base pencil and the washes added with water mixed with charcoal dust.