These are some sketches I have done at the
English National Ballet School, Hortensia Rd Chelsea. I first had the opportunity to sketch there while studying Portraiture at
The Heatherley's School of Fine Art, from 2003-2005. I really enjoyed the experience then and that's why I applied more recently to sketch there again.
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To sketch constantly moving dancers is not an easy experience, it's far different form the people I sketch on the train, even though the train is moving. This was a real test of pure observation and speed. One just has to be alert and be content with whatever comes out of it.
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This is part 1 of a three part post on these sketches of ballet dancers.
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I have used
Tom Bow Dual Wash pens for these sketches in an A3 Sketchbook.
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| Adebanji Alade sketching at English National Ballet School |
SPECIAL QUOTE
While sketching the Ballet dancers I heard the Tutor say to the students, "If you don't work to your maximum everyday, you'll remain at the same level for years"
10 comments:
13Hi, Adebanji,
I love this kinds of quick sketches. They are the foundations and inspiration to create a great painting. Also, I love the tutor's say. So true. Thank you for sharing!
Kind regards, Sadami
Thanks Sadami! Sure-I have been thinking deeply on how to use some of these sketches for a well composed sequence painting of these dancers, but not sure on how to go about it yet. Cheers!
They're lovely Adebanji! I think the combination of the red and black pens works really well too. What a great opportunity to draw figures in motion.
Thanks Paul, it surely was a great opportunity!!!
do some football drawings.
Thanks FBMS, I will!
What a great exercise. It's hard to get a figure from someone in motion....wonderful!
Thanks Stephanie!
I love all of your ballet sketches! I draw tap dancers but work from my own photos. I have been wanting to attend a dance class for the sake of sketching during the class, but haven't done it yet. Seeing your wonderful sketches makes me think it is really something I should do. I know it will be a challenge but I think it would be a fun one - and informative too!
Great Stacy!-I'm happy you are inspired!
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