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Tuesday, December 09, 2008

AFRO XIX, 13.5" x 9.5", Graphite/Charcoal, 2008 SOLD

This is number 19 in my current Afro series. My passion for graphite and charcoal some how takes over here, as I really try to express myself, and because it is not a commission, I feel a little bit on the free side. The emphasis of this series is the beauty of black natural hair and the model is a lovely little girl in my Sunday school class, she came just like this last Sunday.


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20 comments:

  1. Lucie G12/09/2008 2:06 pm

    Beautiful portrait!

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  2. Adam Cope12/09/2008 2:24 pm

    sweet.

    i'm linking to you, adebanji, as i think your sketches are good.

    bonne courage.

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  3. adebanji12/09/2008 3:55 pm

    Cheers Adam! Thanks!

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  4. adebanji12/09/2008 3:56 pm

    Thanks Lucie!

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  5. Making A Mark12/09/2008 4:16 pm

    This is delightful! Very sensitively drawn.

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  6. adebanji12/09/2008 4:17 pm

    Thanks Katherine!

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  7. Anonymous12/09/2008 4:57 pm

    This is one of your best! What a beautiful little girl.

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  8. adebanji12/09/2008 5:00 pm

    Thanks Silvina! Should show her mum all these comments as she may not fully understand.

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  9. Casey Klahn12/09/2008 8:58 pm

    What a cutie! You have got her spot-on, and thanks for posting this.

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  10. swhiteart12/09/2008 9:03 pm

    Beautiful! I love your work!

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  11. adebanji12/09/2008 10:49 pm

    Thanks Swhiteart!
    I really appreciate your comments!

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  12. adebanji12/09/2008 10:51 pm

    Thanks CK!

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  13. Unknown12/10/2008 3:03 pm

    OMYgosh this is such a moving portrait. It captures the innocence and the vibrancy of childhood.

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  14. adebanji12/10/2008 3:37 pm

    Thanks Nicole! I don't always feel pleased after many pieces but this one just seemed to click right from the start, I didn't even start with a detailed drawing I just washed shapes of charcoal dust unto the paper, before I introduced the carbon pencil for the detailing after.

    How I wish I could get this kind of feeling all the time, but alas there are only a few special moments to remembered and cherished!

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  15. dominique eichi12/10/2008 4:14 pm

    what a breath taking portrait you expressed perfectly her sweetness. This one really shines.

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  16. adebanji12/10/2008 7:14 pm

    Thanks Dominique!

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  17. dacoop12/12/2008 6:24 pm

    Stunning and sensitive!

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  18. adebanji12/12/2008 11:33 pm

    Thanks Dacoop!

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  19. Anonymous1/04/2009 7:25 pm

    Very special.
    You have captured so much beauty in the little soul

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  20. adebanji1/05/2009 8:42 am

    Thanks Robin!!!

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