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Painting People and Places

Capturing everyday life in oils

Author Adebanji Alade
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$25.95 US
Search Press
8.55"W x 11.05"H x 0.41"D   | 22 oz | 22 per carton
On sale Mar 05, 2024 | 144 Pages | 9781800920323
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From the mastermind of the Addictive Sketcher (over 17K followers), this book will show you how to capture character and everyday life in oil paints. The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

A clear instruction manual for hobby artists hoping to improve their work by learning from a master artist and getting inspiration from a practical showcase of his work.

President of the Royal Oil Institute (ROI), Adebanji Alade's mission is to make oil painting accessible to anyone, while simultaneously providing insights and instruction that make the book valuable to experienced artists.

From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing oils, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches. Starting from the basics of value, edge and colour, the reader is led through short exercises and key techniques. The book begins with sketching and drawing, before building up to to Adebanji's approaches to oil painting. The reader will discover how best to tackle subjects ranging from intimate portraits, single figures and small groups to  expansive crowd scenes, urban landscapes and interiors. Light, weather, character and atmosphere are all investigated by this infectiously enthusiastic artist.
Art Book Review - Jan 2024 

The concept behind this somewhat portmanteau title is intriguing. On the face of it, it could indicate a desire to produce another book with Adebanji, who is deservedly popular, but it goes further than that and addresses the matter of capturing character in both people and their surroundings.

Dubbed “the addictive sketcher”, Adebanji has previously been known for quick drawings and an incredibly busy sketchbook. This is his chance to show you what you can do when you work these up in the studio. There’s still evidence of the quick impression, but there’s also time to consider composition, colour and balance. It’s also worth pointing out the subtitle – Capturing everyday life in oils. As this is not primarily a book about techniques of application, I don’t think that need worry you if you want to work in other media – structuring an image applies universally.

There are all kinds of subject here from portraits and townscapes to more relaxed figures and even landscapes. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Adebanji and his work, and this will do much to enhance his known repertoire as well as his reputation.
© Search Press
Adebanji is a dynamic artist who believes so much in sketching as the beginning of all ideas and the force behind every artwork. He started sketching at the age of six and has never stopped since then. He can be seen on public transport sketching commuters everyday as he commutes from his home in Kent, UK to his studio in Chelsea.

He is an avid painter in all mediums but mainly works in oil for his studio and plein air paintings. He believes in capturing the energy and bringing out the life in everything he sketches or paints.
Adebanji is the Vice President of The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI); a full member of The Guild of Fine Art in Nigeria; and in 2014 was elected to the council of the Chelsea Art Society. He also belongs to Urban Sketchers Worldwide and Plein Air Brotherhood.. He presents art documentaries on The One Show, BBC One.

He teaches at Heatherleys School of Fine Art and The Art Academy London, and also provides artistic coaching on a one-to-one basis. Adebanji also runs workshops and demos for art groups and schools.
He is also a world-class motivational speaker, constantly visiting schools and companies to inspire, motivate and entertain with his speak, sketch and share delivery process.
Adebanji is married to Ruth and has two children, Joshua and Kezia. View titles by Adebanji Alade

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From the mastermind of the Addictive Sketcher (over 17K followers), this book will show you how to capture character and everyday life in oil paints. The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

A clear instruction manual for hobby artists hoping to improve their work by learning from a master artist and getting inspiration from a practical showcase of his work.

President of the Royal Oil Institute (ROI), Adebanji Alade's mission is to make oil painting accessible to anyone, while simultaneously providing insights and instruction that make the book valuable to experienced artists.

From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing oils, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches. Starting from the basics of value, edge and colour, the reader is led through short exercises and key techniques. The book begins with sketching and drawing, before building up to to Adebanji's approaches to oil painting. The reader will discover how best to tackle subjects ranging from intimate portraits, single figures and small groups to  expansive crowd scenes, urban landscapes and interiors. Light, weather, character and atmosphere are all investigated by this infectiously enthusiastic artist.

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Art Book Review - Jan 2024 

The concept behind this somewhat portmanteau title is intriguing. On the face of it, it could indicate a desire to produce another book with Adebanji, who is deservedly popular, but it goes further than that and addresses the matter of capturing character in both people and their surroundings.

Dubbed “the addictive sketcher”, Adebanji has previously been known for quick drawings and an incredibly busy sketchbook. This is his chance to show you what you can do when you work these up in the studio. There’s still evidence of the quick impression, but there’s also time to consider composition, colour and balance. It’s also worth pointing out the subtitle – Capturing everyday life in oils. As this is not primarily a book about techniques of application, I don’t think that need worry you if you want to work in other media – structuring an image applies universally.

There are all kinds of subject here from portraits and townscapes to more relaxed figures and even landscapes. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Adebanji and his work, and this will do much to enhance his known repertoire as well as his reputation.

Author

© Search Press
Adebanji is a dynamic artist who believes so much in sketching as the beginning of all ideas and the force behind every artwork. He started sketching at the age of six and has never stopped since then. He can be seen on public transport sketching commuters everyday as he commutes from his home in Kent, UK to his studio in Chelsea.

He is an avid painter in all mediums but mainly works in oil for his studio and plein air paintings. He believes in capturing the energy and bringing out the life in everything he sketches or paints.
Adebanji is the Vice President of The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI); a full member of The Guild of Fine Art in Nigeria; and in 2014 was elected to the council of the Chelsea Art Society. He also belongs to Urban Sketchers Worldwide and Plein Air Brotherhood.. He presents art documentaries on The One Show, BBC One.

He teaches at Heatherleys School of Fine Art and The Art Academy London, and also provides artistic coaching on a one-to-one basis. Adebanji also runs workshops and demos for art groups and schools.
He is also a world-class motivational speaker, constantly visiting schools and companies to inspire, motivate and entertain with his speak, sketch and share delivery process.
Adebanji is married to Ruth and has two children, Joshua and Kezia. View titles by Adebanji Alade

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