tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post8344292733893739976..comments2023-12-19T10:19:59.231+00:00Comments on ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING: Graphite Study Drawings of two lovely children. 13" x 9", Graphite/Oil base pencil on Watercolour paper, 2009adebanjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-23886314670001444642009-11-17T16:38:37.522+00:002009-11-17T16:38:37.522+00:00I just came across these drawings, wow, great work...I just came across these drawings, wow, great work!! Such an inspiration to anybody learning graphite portraits.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-74510217295090262212009-02-12T16:18:00.000+00:002009-02-12T16:18:00.000+00:00Thanks Mona, these rre from photographs.The initia...Thanks Mona, these rre from photographs.<BR/><BR/>The initial sketches were the ones from life. A link to them has been inserted on the post.adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-16712176041741181062009-02-12T07:04:00.000+00:002009-02-12T07:04:00.000+00:00Adebanji, these are lovely. I especially like the...Adebanji, these are lovely. I especially like the one of the little girl. Are these totally from life and no photographic support at all? Kids move around so much.Mona Diane Connerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022399915344870046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-9648399400115088902009-02-11T14:54:00.000+00:002009-02-11T14:54:00.000+00:00Thanks for that reviving comment James!Thanks for that reviving comment James!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-24147898264562948422009-02-11T14:52:00.000+00:002009-02-11T14:52:00.000+00:00Absolutely superb. You can reach out and capture ...Absolutely superb. You can reach out and capture expressions and emotions so well. I think your skill and ability is an extension of what you have in your heart...yours is a heart of gold.James Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14780546357335117813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-73482275674633876702009-02-10T23:30:00.000+00:002009-02-10T23:30:00.000+00:00Thanks Akiko, I wouldn't say they are just studies...Thanks Akiko, I wouldn't say they are just studies because the study can be taken to any length as far as it gives one the time and experience to experiment on how the main piece would work out, but yes, these are not the main commission.adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-1513777256565018552009-02-10T23:16:00.000+00:002009-02-10T23:16:00.000+00:00Beautiful drawings! I love them both. Are you sayi...Beautiful drawings! I love them both. Are you saying these are just studies for the paintings?artbyakikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098738595029647247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-82893962580999787352009-02-10T18:23:00.000+00:002009-02-10T18:23:00.000+00:00PITT Oil base pencil by Faber Castell. They come i...PITT Oil base pencil by Faber Castell. <BR/><BR/>They come in hard, soft and extra soft.adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-34383433187086820682009-02-10T18:19:00.000+00:002009-02-10T18:19:00.000+00:00Adebanji, What is the oil base pencil you use ?Adebanji, What is the oil base pencil you use ?dominique eichihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972112545118534412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-90447284340794701772009-02-10T17:44:00.000+00:002009-02-10T17:44:00.000+00:00Thanks Silvina!Yes it is paying off, but moreover ...Thanks Silvina!<BR/><BR/>Yes it is paying off, but moreover I will say I have become more and more interested in portraying the human face as it never ceeases to make me WONDER!<BR/><BR/>The bottom two are better pictures taken of the same piece (more detail), although the girl has been worked on a bit more in the lower version.adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-45499487358565173982009-02-10T17:27:00.000+00:002009-02-10T17:27:00.000+00:00Oh, these "sketches" are fabulous! The two on the ...Oh, these "sketches" are fabulous! The two on the bottom seem to be very developed and finished works of art. All of that sketching on the tube really pays off. You've trained yourself well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-46473564429795426362009-02-10T06:20:00.000+00:002009-02-10T06:20:00.000+00:00Thanks Edward, I can't wait to get it going too, a...Thanks Edward, I can't wait to get it going too, as really enjoyed these ones!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-37055804536496858562009-02-10T06:11:00.000+00:002009-02-10T06:11:00.000+00:00Wow, Adebanji, extraordinary portraits! I can't wa...Wow, Adebanji, extraordinary portraits! I can't wait to see the painted versions!Edward Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510689644324795248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-78231712960914907672009-02-10T02:32:00.000+00:002009-02-10T02:32:00.000+00:00Thanks Sheila!!I hope this portrait would really h...Thanks Sheila!!<BR/><BR/>I hope this portrait would really help me to paint more children as I never get tired of watching children and their simple way of viewing and taking life, sometimes I wish I was a child again!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-39887584994368038032009-02-09T23:28:00.000+00:002009-02-09T23:28:00.000+00:00You're so fortunate to be able to sketch your subj...You're so fortunate to be able to sketch your subjects (especially children) from life. You really do capture more of their personality that way. How fortunate they are to be able to have a portrait done by the brilliant Banji. I can hardly wait to see the completed or in progress work also. You're off to a fantastic start!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-5423213509451802762009-02-09T21:07:00.001+00:002009-02-09T21:07:00.001+00:00Thanks Helen!!!Thanks Helen!!!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-9990568298748169662009-02-09T21:07:00.000+00:002009-02-09T21:07:00.000+00:00Thanks Helen!!!Thanks Helen!!!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-75885737333505124992009-02-09T20:48:00.000+00:002009-02-09T20:48:00.000+00:00Beautiful, sensitive portrayals of these two child...Beautiful, sensitive portrayals of these two children . . . you have captured the wonder and joy of the very young. Well done!Helen Parkhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675812424461080616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-40618268018566344612009-02-09T16:17:00.000+00:002009-02-09T16:17:00.000+00:00Thanks Theresa, your comments are really contagiou...Thanks Theresa, your comments are really contagious in a good way- Because when an artist gets that kind of feedback, that artist is bound to be encouraged and that's how you've made me feel!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-85337852919049691012009-02-09T16:13:00.000+00:002009-02-09T16:13:00.000+00:00Thanks Dominique! Yes you are right about the musi...Thanks Dominique! Yes you are right about the music taming the wild beast because music does special things especially for me! I love the coolest jazz and classicals while working and it has a real calming effect!<BR/><BR/>Josh is really coming on well, only I'm not sure he is gonna be an artist. He'll just have to love it for now!<BR/><BR/>The youtube pieces are quite funny and I have a look too to make me smile too!adebanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12832505675979297771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-56695341390632707222009-02-09T16:02:00.000+00:002009-02-09T16:02:00.000+00:00Incredible work!! I have not seen one thing that I...Incredible work!! I have not seen one thing that I did not admire!Theresa Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16535660965303061775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549245502102517403.post-75236153480079401512009-02-09T15:58:00.000+00:002009-02-09T15:58:00.000+00:00Adebanji, I am so partial to your graphite pieces ...Adebanji, I am so partial to your graphite pieces and these two are just beautiful.<BR/>BUT there is something that made me SMILE and LAUGH is your 3 little u-tube piece on the right. Music does tame the wild beast and the symphony with your son was fabulous. Josh is coming along quite nicely as your apprentice. =)dominique eichihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972112545118534412noreply@blogger.com