The Spirit of Merchandise

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Wonderful. Do I sense a slight change of style here?

Posted by Diana Hudson on Wed 17 Jun 21:26:28

Thanks Diana,whencever I paint the African scenes I kind of connect to Expressionism- a mixture of brushstrokes with a calligraphic feel.

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Wed 17 Jun 21:29:57

What a beautiful piece of work - everything about it is so vibrant and exciting - the colours are wonderful. What a lovely little boy too.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 17 Jun 22:43:35

Love it too, just back from holiday - how did competition go for you ?

Posted by norah blount on Wed 17 Jun 23:07:53

Thanks Majorie! Norah, thanks! I came 4th with 506 votes but the sports contestants were 1st -3rd, with 1,211, 695 and 537 respectively. I guess I'll keep on trying, thanks for the support!

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Wed 17 Jun 23:14:23

a great piece,adebanji, i like all the colours ,the composition is very good, ....hard luck with the competion......chris

Posted by chris roberts on Wed 17 Jun 23:24:51

Thanks Chris! Yes, that's life when it comes to competitions-you loose some and you win some!

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Wed 17 Jun 23:46:06

Gorgeous - Love the freedom!

Posted by Jeannette Harrison on Thu 18 Jun 09:37:38

Thanks Jeannette!

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Thu 18 Jun 09:58:39

Lovely, lovely Africa colours. I am going back to Africa next month to paint. This is beautiful and inspires me.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Thu 18 Jun 16:15:07

WOW what an opportunity!!! Wish I could find myself in your lugguage! I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip and painting expedition!!!

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Thu 18 Jun 22:48:20

Very good.. Love the colors and how you caught the moment with a very loose looking feel..

Posted by A.F. Branco Antonio Branco on Fri 19 Jun 02:23:26

Thanks AFBranco!

Posted by Adebanji Alade on Fri 19 Jun 07:23:05

Hi Adebanji, This painting is beautiful, but the child's face doesn't look happy and contrasts with the brightness of the merchandise. There is a message there in my mind. It is very strong. It's not just about a pretty picture, is it?

Posted by Colleen Barton on Sat 27 Jun 23:17:37

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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Acrylic on canvas board, 12" x 12". The model is my son Josh.

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Adebanji Alade

Adebanji Alade studied fine art in Nigeria and has a diploma in portraiture from Heatherley’s School of Fine Art, where he teaches in the Open Studio. He has exhibited widely and won many awards. Adebanji is vice president of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, a council member of the Chelsea Art…

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