SPECIAL QUOTE "It doesn't really matter how long we look at something or someone, it won't make much difference or effect on us as artists, if we don't sketch it out or draw it or best of all paint it. Sketch, Draw and Paint to solve problems around you."- Adebanji Alade
While at Lagos, most of the sub-urban streets all have sales people who sell whatever they can to keep body and soul together.
I just love the colours! It's what makes painting Nigerian scenes interesting!!
Street Side Market, Lagos I, Oil on Board, 10" x 8"
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This was a street Side Market in Lagos where plantains are being sold and green leaf vegetables.
There is so much to paint in Nigeria, going around was like a revelation, it was like I just got a new set of eyes! Special Quote "I'm willing to bet there are a lot of people you run into daily who don't even know you are an artist. If correct, you have to do something about it. If you want to be know as an artist, you have to tell people. And you start with everyone you know. Then, after all your current contacts know you are an artist, you have to get out there and meet more people."-Alyson B. Stanfield.
This is a little painting rain painting of London.
I love the reflections!
I love the buzz and the rush of the city!
People form all works of life, with umbrellas, determined to go into their offices for the start of a new day. They are soaked and cold in the London Rain!
The Iconic Red Bus splatters it's colours on the shiny pavements and there is a fair share of pollution in the air!
Crazy Rain & Reflections, City of London II, 8" x 8", Oil on Board, 2016
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But I love it, so I paint it!
I have decided to bring the force of a "sketch" into it!
I worked on a small surface and it was tricky but in the end, I triumphed!
SPECIAL QUOTE
"Somebody needs to look at you and see who you really are, you are more than this, greater than this, don't define yourself because of your present circumstances...it doesn't work that way.
Vision is the most dominant force lacking in today's shortsighted society.
Don't be locked up in your past, step back and breath in and now walk into the calling that has been tugging at your heart since you were a baby. You are responsible and you are going to give an account if you remain there.
Don't live a phony, fake, delusional life, cease from yesterday, be a today person, this is it!" -Triple A .
I traveled to Nigeria over the Christmas holidays last year and it was fantastic!
Going back home to see the landscapes, was captivating!
It seemed as if I had a new set of eyes.
So, hence the paintings from the trip.
This is the first one, Dawn around Abuja at 6.15am-the light was beautiful! some sort of harmattan was still eerie in the air! It was a sublime feeling!
Dawn, Abuja I, 10" x 8", Oil on Board, 2016
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Keep watching this space for more paintings and sketches from The Addictive Sketcher.
SPECIAL QUOTE "You must feed your mind even as you feed your body, and to make your mind healthy you must feed it nourishing, wholesome thoughts."-Norman V. Peale
This is a quick review of some of last years highlights in my little world of painting and sketching!
TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES
This was my first appearance in the group exhibition with Guild of Fine Art, Nigeria.
African Doll, 39" x 39", oil on Canvas
Adebanji stands beside African Doll
The Guild of Fine Art Nigeria Artists with Anshu and other Gallery representatives.
Adebanji is part of the panel during the Transcending Boundaries Discussion.
COMMISSION FOR CADOGAN LTD
This was a great opportunity to produce a triptych of the Cadogan Buildings at Chelsea. Hugh Seaborn, The CEO was pleased with the final result.
Adebanji and Hugh Seaborn at the Cadogan Offices
Cadogan Buildings Triptych 16" x 16"
THE ONE SHOW
I had another great opportunity to perform on the One Show on Chris Evans last day.
On the Set at the One Show
SKY LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
I really enjoyed taking part in this competition. Even though I didn't win, it was a great experience and it was pure fun. I got a commission from this appearance of the same scene I painted on the series.
Lyme Park on a grey Day, 36" x 24", Oil on Canvas
Adebanji with his painting that got him into the Series.
Adebanji and Joan Bakewell
Adebanji and Frank Skinner
COMMUNITY CHANNEL
A short Film titled, "Adebanji Alade-The Addictive Sketcher was featured on TV!
A BRUSH WITH THE BROADS
I did two demonstrations in a wonderful gathering of plein air painters at The Brush With The Broads
Adebanji working as the participants watch.
Adebanji attacking the canvas
Adebanji with finished Demo
RUTH BORCHARD PORTRAIT COMPETITION
I was happy to have my work selected for this prestigious exhibition, it was also purchased by the Ruth Borchard Collection as part of their Next Generation Collection
SKIN, 12" x 12", Oil on Board SOLD
BATTERSEA BRIDGE
This was one of the days I forgot my white oil tube and had to paint without white, it was a great experience! Teddy Heywood allowed me to paint from his balcony that overlooks the Bridge.
Battersea Bridge without Titanium White, 18" x 9", Oil on Board SOLD
VIENNA
I visited Vienna for the first time to deliver some inspirational workshops at the International School, Vienna. I also did some sketching and a painting of The Royal Opera House.
Summerlight, The Royal Opera House, 9" x 12", Oil on Board
Sketching The Royal Opera House
Study of the Royal Opera House
WEDDING SKETCHOGRAPHER
A great day in which I took on a commission to cover a wedding as the chief sketchographer!!! It was at Lucy and Joshua Hayes Wedding on the 22nd of August, 2015.
Having fun while working on the sketches at the wedding
My materials at the Wedding
Full Concentration while sketching at The Wedding
THE ENCHANTED FOREST OF STITCHES
Finally I completed the illustrations for this lovely, interesting and practical book written by John and Bella Lane.
One of the pages of the book, "First Steps in The Enchanted Forest of Stitches"
Bella Lane (author) and Kezia (my daughter) at the Book Launch
Kezia, my daughter reading the book
ROI FULL MEMBERSHIP ELECTION
After a very long wait since being made a Provisional Member in 2009, I finally get elected to full membership with The Royal Institute of Oil Painters. A great feeling!!!
Driszzly Day, Green Park, 8" x 10", Oil on Board. SOLD
Colour, Rain and Reflections, 8" x 10", Oil on Board SOLD
Rain and Reflections Cannon Street II, 8" x 10", Oil on Board.
Adebanji with 2 of his paintings at the ROI Annual Show.
Adebanji demonstrating at The Mall Galleries
The Demo, The picture Reference and the palette
Adebanji with finished demo
Painting Ronald Morgan on the Painting Evening at The Mall Galleries
MASTER AWARD BY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA ARTISTS
I visited Nigeria for the first time after 12 years. The Society of Nigeria Artist, Lagos Chapter have been following my progress here in the United Kingdom for a while and this year they presented me with a Masters Award for Distinguished Achievement.
The President SNA Lagos Chapter Chief Dotun Alabi Presenting the Award.
That capped up a great year and by God's Grace I am looking forward to a wonderful 2016! Great things have started happening already!!! Lets Do it!! IT IS POSSIBLE!!!
