BIG ISSUE SERIES I

Caught him at Sloane Square, said his name is Teddy. He allowed for a sketch as this is a new project I'm embarking upon, to sketch these Big Issue sellers around London. He wasn't even shouting for buyers, it seems he had a long day. He declined photography but was pleased with the sketch!



I got myself a copy from him!

Sketches on the train in April XII

More sketches.

"THERE'S NOTHING POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE MODEL, MAKING IT UP WITHOUT SEEING IT WOULD JUST RUIN THE WHOLE THING. BEST TO LEAVE IT UNFINISHED THAN FINISH IT TO DEATH!"

Kezia in Sleepmode XI, Graphite, Sketchbook, 2010

This is number 11 in my current series of sketches to record the life and growth during sleep of my baby daughter, Kezia. This afternoon she drifted in her buggy in the sun and cool breeze.

Sketches on the train and at the auction in April XI

Sketches on the train and at the auction at Heatherleys.

"SOMETIMES IT IS ALL ABOUT TRYING TO CAPTURE THE OVERALL GESTURE OF THE FIGURE OR FACE, ONCE THIS IS NAILED, IT WOULD DO!"

Evening Light, from Battersea Bridge wins Chelsea Riverside Competition

Evening Light, From Battersea Bridge, 24" x 30", Oil on Board, 2010 SOLD


The Chelsea Riverside Exhibition came to a close yesterday and I am delighted to have won the First Prize for the Best work in the Show! It was exciting so many wonderful paintings of the Chelsea Riverside area!

The exhibition was well organized by Cheyne Walk Trust and Heatherley's School of Fine Art. It was great to meet so many artists, collectors and guests! The auction was another great phase of the show, it was amazing to see so many works of art being sold in hundreds and thousands, people were just outbidding each other it, was a great buzz to witness this!



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Halfway through the painting, getting the mood. Sometimes paintings have more wonder and mood before they are completed.


I have more pictures to speak about the night than what I have to say, so enjoy the pictures below.



Sketching during the auction, total addiction-photo by Heatherleys




Winning label




Adebanji with winning painting




Section of exhibition, photo by Heatherley's




Exhibition from above



Cross section of crowd




Bidding, Nick Bonham setting the pace!



Adebanji receiving Award from Ken Howard


To view all works in the exhibition click HERE

Grey Day, Albert Bridge, 16" x 8", oil on board, 2010(Chelsea Riverside Art Competition)

Grey Day, Albert Bridge SOLD

This is one of my entries into the Cheyne Walk Trust Chelsea Riverside competition, I'll be posting on my other entry tomorrow. We were to paint any scene around the Chelsea Riverside. The exhibition of all the submitted paintings ends today at the Heatherley School of Fine Art with an auction of paintings by some well known artists like Julian Barrow; Jane Corsellis; Dennis Gilbert; Ken Howard; Hugh Krall; Bill Packer; Melissa Scott-Miller; Hazel Soan; and Roy Connelly and others. The funds raised from this exhibition would be used to support the student Bursary at Heatherley's School of Fine Art.




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The Saturday I went to paint this wasn't the best of days, it was grey, with the rains pouring cats and dogs....But I had to do this painting as I couldn't do the Sunday which was a brighter day.

Below are some pictures of how the day went.



adebanji at work




completed painting on easel





before the painting





shot taken by Heatherleys




oil and water don't mix




Second shot by Heatherleys

Please click HERE to see other artists at work on the brighter day

Sketches on the train in April X

These were all done yesterday!

"...I AM STANDING IN THE TUBE, IT'S THE MORNING RUSH HOUR ON THE JUBILEE LINE, EVERYBODY IS UP EVERYONE'S NOSE, I PULL OUT MY PEN AND SKETCHBOOK- I SEE A LADY SLEEPING BELOW MY EYE LEVEL....THE REST OF THE STORY IS IN THE SKETCH"

Sketches on the train in April IX

These were done mostly this morning and afternoon.

"EVERY FACE I SKETCH JUST PROVES THE BEAUTY AND MAGNIFICENCE OF THE GRAND CREATOR!"

Sketches on the train in April VIII

More sketches, with one of those sketches capturing youth and old age. They could almost past for the same person, in the past and present(above, bottom right)

"THERE'S SOMETIMES MORE VITALITY AND LIFE IN THE LIGHTEST OF SKETCHES THAN AN OVERLOADED, OVERWORKED, RENDERED DRAWING."

Sketches on the train in April VII

More sketches!

"SOMETIMES I'M NOT IN THE MOOD TO SKETCH AND SUDDENLY I'M LOOKING AT THE MOST INTERESTING FACE I'VE SEEN IN THE WEEK. WHAT DO I DO? I JUST SKETCH IN MY HEAD, IT IS POSSIBLE"

EMOTIONS XIII, Mixed Media on paper, 2010 (The Flying Moleskins)

This makes number 13 in my current series on "Emotions". I have used this guy before as one of my models for this series. This is a contribution for Camille's sketchbook. This is all part of a 13 artist sketchbook exchange, called the Flying Moleskins pioneered by Dominique.



I have used my usual mixed media drawing materials for this.

AFRO XXX , Graphite, 2010 (The Flying Moleskins)

This makes number 30 in my current Afro series, it is made for a contribution into Camille's sketchbook in which the theme was open for us to do whatever we wanted. This is all part of a 13 artist sketchbook exchange called The Flying Moleskins. I used one of those manikins used for display in front Fashion Clothing stores. It is the first time I am not using a real human being for a model, just thought I'll experiment a bit. I liked the stark dark contrast against the highlighted figure and her hair.



This was done with only graphite, my trustworthy medium.

Back to the farms where it all began II (The Flying Moleskins)

These ate two drawings from my farm experience I have put these in Angela's sketchbook for her them on "places". This is all part of a 13 artist sketchbook exchange, called the Flying Moleskins pioneered by Dominique.



I chose the farm since it is a place that I love and had recently been to.

Sketches on the train in April VI

More people with the injection of the good old tom bow markers!

"THERE IS BEAUTY IN JUST A SINGLE LINE THAT FOLLOWS THE RIGHT COURSE"

Sketches on the train in April V

A bit more fluid sketches, as I have discovered a new ball point pen called "Papermate, stick 2020"

Two quotes today as these sketches are for Saturday and today.

PURE OBSERVATION CAN NEVER DECEIVE YOU, TAKE YOUR EYES OFF AND YOUR BUILDING IS BOUND TO FALL FLAT.


THE SPIRIT TO DRAW IS IMMENSE, I TAKE EACH SKETCH WITH SUCH SERIOUSNESS AND INTENSITY.