As part of the Buxton Spa Art Prize this year, there was a unique prize sponsored by Harold Riley to award £2,000 to any of the participants in the Buxton Art Prize. I am so happy to announce I won the prize! It mean the world to me! Getting great recognition for my addictive habit!
He (Harold Riley) mentioned this about the Prize, "I am sponsoring a prize which I think may be unique in the UK. All artists have sketch/workbooks which grasp initial visionary thoughts which aid competitors and capture the essence of a yet to be painted work. Such books are rarely seen publicly although they offer an insight into the creative instincts of the artist. The prize offers the opportunity to allow others an insight into the mind of an artist."
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| Adebanji With Prize, Certificate and The Sketchbook at The Greenman Gallery Buxton, Exhibition runs till October 12th, 2014 |
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| Adebanji sketching as the official Sketchographer at a Wedding in London, The sketches at this wedding were part of the sketches in the Winning Sketchbook. |
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| One of the sketchspreads in the Winning Sketchbook- I sketched these on my way to submit the sketchbook at Buxton |
WORKSHOP WITH FULHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS AND POTTERS
This took place on the 15th of August, 2014. There were about 13 in attendance and they all enjoyed the day with a real buzz.
This workshop was all about the Urban Landscape. I did a 90 minute demo on one of my favourite spots in London, Kensington Church Street! After the Demo they all got down to working out there urban Landscapes with assistance from me.
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| The Title of this workshop was the Urban Landscape, with the Fulham Society of Artists & Potters |
WORKSHOP ON "EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT SKETCHING"
This was held on the 27th of August, 2014 at Harris Academy. There were 5 in attendance and we had a model for the day too!
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| Adebanji and the participants at the Workshop, "Everything I know about Sketching" |
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| Participants working on the Sketching techniques, especially BLIND CONTOUR! |
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| Highlights of the Ghosting Technique with Charcoal Dust, water and Oil Base Pencil. |
Here I shared all my tips, secrets and techniques on Everything I know about Sketching!
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| Highlights of a more detailed sketch from beginning to end-Just like I would do it on the Train or Tube. This was done with a Black BIC ball point Pen and N75 TOMBOW ABT Dual wash Pen |
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| Highlights of painting in colour from black and white sketches-I painted this from a black and white sketch. |
2 WORKSHOPS AT MOLESKINE SHOP, COVENT GARDEN
This took place on the 6th of September. I held two Learning sessions at the Moleskine Store at Covent Garden. All Workshops were Sold out and the whole day was great and wonderful!
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| On the way to the workshop with the full Arsenal ready to sketch! |
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| One of the sketches I did on the day at Covent Garden. |
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| Sketching a figure and the surroundings at Moleskine Store, Covent Garden |
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| Showing some examples of past sketches at Covent Garden after the demonstration. |
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| Sketching a figure and the surroundings at Moleskine Store, Covent Garden |
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| During a demonstration at Covent Garden |
This was a workshop done in collaboration with UrbanSketchers and Moleskine. I tried out their new Sketch Album which is great for pen and pencil work.
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| That's me and Olha, we both did learning sessions at The Moleskine Store, Covent Garden. |
2 HOUR DEMONSTRATION WITH KNOCKHOLT ART GROUP
This was a 2 hour demonstration that took place on the 18th of September with The Knockholt Art Group, Seveoaks. There were 31 people in attendance and I did a Demo on a "London Street Scene" explaining my techniques and thoughts as I painted in acrylic.
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| Adebanji after the 2 hour Demonstration with the Knockholt Art Group |
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| Participants at the Knockholt Art Group Demo. |
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| After the Demo with the Palette. |
WORKSHOP WITH SEVENOAKS ART GROUP
This took place on the 20th of September with the Sevenoaks Art Society. 12 people were in attendance. They were great and hosted a wonderful 5 star Lunch....I must go back there! It was exciting.
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| After the demonstration with my palette at the Sevenoaks art Society |
For this Workshop I did a 90 minute demonstration on how I paint crowded scenes. After the break they produced some great work too!
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| After the Workshop at Sevenoaks with all participants |
MY NEXT WORKSHOP!!!!!!!!!
Watch out for my next Workshop which will be taking place on the 29th of October, 2014 (10am-4pm) at Harris Academy and it is going to be on the URBAN LANDSCAPE! Don't miss it
If you are in London or nearby in October please register now! Click HERE for details!
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