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The Addictive Sketcher
Adebanji Alade believes that everything in art begins as a sketch, and his mission is always the same - to instil his work with the power and immediacy of the sketch. This book will show you how.
Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes on Adebanji Alade's infectious enthusiasm and will have the reader reaching for a pencil or pen to have a go. Adebanji has a skill and a passion for speaking and motivating his audience in a fun and engaging way, and this is reflected in his writing style.
Lively, stimulating and instructive, it is packed with numerous examples of the author's sketches as well as examples of his vibrant finished paintings. Covering pencils, coloured pencils, charcoal and graphite, along with finished oil paintings, this book provides a fascinating insight into the author's techniques.
Adebanji's work covers a broad range of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, crowd scenes, urban scenes and seascapes. He's particularly well known for his portraits and scenes of London. This book includes examples from a range of subject areas.
Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes on Adebanji Alade's infectious enthusiasm and will have the reader reaching for a pencil or pen to have a go. Adebanji has a skill and a passion for speaking and motivating his audience in a fun and engaging way, and this is reflected in his writing style.
Lively, stimulating and instructive, it is packed with numerous examples of the author's sketches as well as examples of his vibrant finished paintings. Covering pencils, coloured pencils, charcoal and graphite, along with finished oil paintings, this book provides a fascinating insight into the author's techniques.
Adebanji's work covers a broad range of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, crowd scenes, urban scenes and seascapes. He's particularly well known for his portraits and scenes of London. This book includes examples from a range of subject areas.
- GenresArtNonfictionDrawing
128 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2020
About the author
Adebanji Alade
9 books2 followersAdebanji Alade is a dynamic artist who believes 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. He is an avid painter in all media 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 BBC One's The One Show. He teaches at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and The Art Academy London. Adebanji also runs workshops and demos for art groups and schools and also provides artistic coaching on a one-to-one basis. He is also a world-class motivational speaker, visiting schools and companies to inspire, motivate and entertain with his speak, sketch and share delivery process.
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 BBC One's The One Show. He teaches at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and The Art Academy London. Adebanji also runs workshops and demos for art groups and schools and also provides artistic coaching on a one-to-one basis. He is also a world-class motivational speaker, visiting schools and companies to inspire, motivate and entertain with his speak, sketch and share delivery process.
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April 27, 2020
Read this in one sitting, and I am once again motivated to paint and draw! Reading the artist's words, I can nearly hear his voice from his videos on YouTube.
October 19, 2021
Super inspirational
May 23, 2020
Adebanji inspires others.
I enjoyed Adebanji's direct and uncomplicated method, his respect for the subjects (people) he sketches, and his subtle expression of belief and intrigue as to where his inspiration ultimately comes from.
I enjoyed Adebanji's direct and uncomplicated method, his respect for the subjects (people) he sketches, and his subtle expression of belief and intrigue as to where his inspiration ultimately comes from.
October 26, 2025
The best instructional art book I've read. Inspiring & positive approach to techniques that he breaks down & makes possible. I read this in one sitting & instantly got my pencils out.
I've taken a few online courses with Adebanji & like others say, you can hear his joyful voice whilst reading this. Thanks Adebanji.
I've taken a few online courses with Adebanji & like others say, you can hear his joyful voice whilst reading this. Thanks Adebanji.
February 23, 2023
3.8/5
A bit repetitive in places but a great intro to sketching for amateur artists
A bit repetitive in places but a great intro to sketching for amateur artists
October 17, 2023
Passionate author on sketching and how to apply skills in various environments.
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