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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Sketch of Sylvia, Graphite on Paper(A2) 2009

Those of you who are current with my blog would remember the sketch I did of Dorothy. Through my friend Graham I got to met another wonderful elderly lady called Sylvia, she is going to be 102 this month!



Since I knew I was going to only have about an hour or so to complete this commission, immediately I met her I quickly shared pleasantries then started concentrating, sometimes this is funny because while we are talking I am drawing with my eyes, "feeling" the structure of her main features. I just love faces and hers was full of life and character! She had never been sketched before and didn't do many photos either, so this was a great opportunity to enjoy the sketching and also help her to have one that she'll keep, probably for many more years ahead. You might be wondering why I have said this, but this lady is so mobile and full of life, she moves so swiftly, she even took me and Graham for a fine lunch afterwards!



Sylvia (detail)



Talking about God renewing ones strength in old age- This was a crystal clear example! She really liked the sketch after I'd finished.




Below are some shots Graham took of me while in the spirit of sketching!




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8 comments:

  1. sandy11/17/2009 9:15 pm

    I will be coming here as often as I can. I also will be going back through all your archives. I think your art is terrific and it has inspired me to get busy and learn more!

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  2. adebanji11/17/2009 9:56 pm

    Thanks Sandra! Thanks for visiting! That's the spirit, keep it up! Art is contagious!

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  3. David11/17/2009 10:29 pm

    'Drawing with the eyes'. What a great way of describing your approach. I have to constantly discipline my eyes to look and see. Otherwise, they get lazy and I stop noticing things.

    Yours are totally tuned in here. Great drawing!

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  4. adebanji11/17/2009 10:35 pm

    Thanks Dave! Yes, I learnt this while sketching on the train, sometimes it gets too scary to sketch. And I just begin to imagine that I was drawing, so I look at the face and think: where I would start from, angles and what features stand out most.......etc

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  5. dominique eichi11/17/2009 10:55 pm

    what a great way to spent a day discovering Sylvia at such a fabulous age. Very nice Adebanji.

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  6. adebanji11/17/2009 10:56 pm

    Thanks Dominique!

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  7. Janet Pantry11/17/2009 11:10 pm

    Great sketch, Adebanji, I don't often see portraits of older people so this is refreshing, and what a great age! Also good to see the photos of you in action - makes your art come alive :)

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  8. adebanji11/17/2009 11:13 pm

    Thanks Janet!

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