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Thursday, May 07, 2015

The Prophet, 8" x 9", Oil on Mountboard.

I love faces and I really love interesting faces, especially the people I meet on the street who happen to be total strangers to me! What normally happens is, If I meet some who I really find interesting. I simply beg them for the opportunity to paint them. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don't. But I'm always really pleased when they do!

This guy, Paul, agreed. I used a the "Inside-Out Technique" which means I start from somewhere inside the face and I gradually spread out, making sure I bring each shape to completion before moving to the next stage.


The Prophet (detail), 8" x 9", Oil on Mountboard, 2015






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18 comments:

  1. Blogoratti5/07/2015 12:19 pm

    Its very detailed, and colourful. Very nice work!

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  2. Gayle5/08/2015 1:53 am

    Love that style of portraiture - very alive, very intimate. Certainly matches the name in the title!

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  3. Unknown5/08/2015 7:51 am

    Awesome, I wish I could be half as good! Love seeing your work, keep them coming.

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  4. adebanji5/08/2015 10:48 am

    Thanks Joy!

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  5. Franck5/09/2015 4:37 am

    Hello, Adebanji, it is very vibrating as portrait. Why did you choose the title, and generally, how are you giving the name to your works?

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    1. adebanji5/09/2015 10:02 am

      Thanks Franck, I named it "Prophet" because he looked like the prophets of those days long gone with bladed heads and long beards.
      But he really is a builder.
      I normally give my titles after the painting rather than before.

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  6. Χριστίνα Παπασπηλιοπούλου5/09/2015 6:31 pm

    Hi Adebanji,
    this is a very beautifully painted portrait! I also love this portrait style with all these colors!
    best refards, Christina

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  7. Χριστίνα Παπασπηλιοπούλου5/09/2015 6:33 pm

    a lovely portrait dear Adebanji! I also love this portrait style with all these beautiful colors that make it so alive!
    Best regards, Christina

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  8. Gatepost productions5/11/2015 8:48 am

    You don't post often enough these days, but this one was well worth waiting for. Love it!

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  9. adebanji5/11/2015 8:57 am

    Thanks John, this will change as I'm embarking on a marathon of little portraits. So stay tuned!

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  10. hmuxo5/11/2015 12:07 pm

    What a treat to visit your blog.
    This is a beautiful portrait!!

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  11. Enzo5/13/2015 8:55 am

    Hi Adebanji...I just watched your video 'Life of an artist'. It's very inspiring and I love your sketches and your paintings. I draw too (this is my blog: http://enzofurfaro.blogspot.it/) and you say to write to you if we need a mentor :) I draw every day but from about one year I don't draw more than two-three hours every day. I'm a bit demotivated...maybe I don' t believe in myself, maybe I don't have patience because I would want great results in less time...can you help me with some advice?
    Thank you, Enzo, 29, from Italy

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  12. Joe Corlett6/02/2015 7:06 pm

    Mate, just came across your site and I love your work! really prompted me to get back into sketching and painting!!!

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  13. softearthart6/16/2015 5:35 am

    Cool, cheers from New Zealand, Marie

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