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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Sketches on the tube, train and bus in February X (MY BIRTHDAY TODAY)



More sketches a busy day yesterday! I went on the tube, train and bus. At the beginning of the year when I thought I wouldn't be able to use the trains again because of the high rise in prices, I despaired because it is harder sketching on buses- shorter journeys, more movement and the sitting arrangement isn't that encouraging too. But I just went on to sketch on the buses anyway. If I saw a back view -I'll sketch it, a side view- I'll sketch it! I sketched anything that came my way and I never knew that it would make sketching in the train much easier. I noticed this yesterday when sketching on the trains and tube- it wasn't as hard as it used to be!





By the way, today is my birthday! Thanks to all you encouraging folks out there who take time to view these pages and read this blog! The old man is 37 today and If not because of the neck aches and back aches I still feel young as ever!





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19 comments:

  1. Every Photo Tells A Story2/28/2009 1:05 pm

    I can't believe you are able to sketch on a moving bus! Now that takes a bit of talent.

    Happy Birthday, Adebanji!! Hope you celebrate in a special way. P.S. Your remark about 37 being old, is making me feel ancient. You are NOT old!!:)

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  2. adebanji2/28/2009 1:18 pm

    Thanks EPTAS!

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  3. Anonymous2/28/2009 3:49 pm

    Happy birthday and keep on with the good work!

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  4. adebanji2/28/2009 3:51 pm

    Thanks Andre!

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  5. dominique eichi2/28/2009 4:49 pm

    Hap.. Happy... Happy Birthday to YOu
    Happy Birthday Adebanji.
    Right around your birthday Blessings are coming in small and big sizes for God relish to lavish his love on us. Jer.1:5

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  6. adebanji2/28/2009 4:58 pm

    Thanks Dominique!

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  7. Michelle2/28/2009 6:55 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    You are so dedicated to your art you make me feel guilty :0)

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  8. Anonymous2/28/2009 7:12 pm

    Happy Birthday. It's always a pleasure to scroll down your blog. Great talent

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  9. adebanji2/28/2009 8:21 pm

    Thanks Michelle and Helene!

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  10. Anonymous2/28/2009 8:27 pm

    Wow, that takes some talent to sketch on a bus, no excuses for me now not to have a go! Happy birthday, wish I was 37 again!

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  11. adebanji2/28/2009 8:30 pm

    Thanks Carolann!

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  12. Mona Diane Conner2/28/2009 8:35 pm

    Happy Birthday Adebanji! Regarding your previous post, if the President and VP of RWS encouraged you to join RWS, it's the best possible sign that you will be accepted.

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  13. adebanji2/28/2009 8:49 pm

    Hope so Mona! Thanks!

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  14. Carol Horzempa3/01/2009 7:19 am

    Happy Birthday Adebanji! I'm sort of late, it's march 1st now. You make me feel old, my youngest son is a year older than you.

    I always enjoy seeing your latest sketches. How wonderful that you use your time on public transportation sketching and growing as an artist.

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  15. Edward Burton3/01/2009 8:09 pm

    Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Adebanji!!! You're still young man...I'm 43 and I still feel young as ever too!
    Wonderful sketches as always!

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  16. Anonymous3/02/2009 12:36 am

    Hey, I really like the intimate feel of your latest sketches. I don't know if it's because of the darker pencil or the close proximity of the people on the bus.

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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  17. adebanji3/02/2009 1:40 am

    Thanks Carol, Ed and Silvina!

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  18. Pegi Sue3/02/2009 2:54 pm

    Happy belated Birthday!!!!:)

    Your birthday, and we get the gift of seeing your art!! I like that!! Thanks!!:)

    I hope you had a wonderful day, and everyday after can be just as wonderful:)

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  19. adebanji3/02/2009 4:05 pm

    Thanks Pegi, I did enjoy my birthday!

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