Painting People and Places: Capturing Everyday Life in Oils

The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. This is an in-depth look at an artist in love with his surroundings and with the people that inhabit them. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Fall in love with the everyday, through painting with oils From the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, this is a window into the artistic process of a man in love with his surroundings and with the people that inhabit them. Adebanji Alade shares his working approach of creating an in-depth tonal sketch, then building up with oils, using near-sculptural techniques to realize the finished artwork. Starting from the basics of value, edge and colour, this book explains key techniques through clear, step-by-step exercises, before exploring a variety of different subjects – from intimate portraits to landscapes and crowded urban scenes. With dozens of Adebanji's beautiful artworks included, you'll find a wealth of inspiration and advice inside. 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 Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), Adebanji Alade's mission is to make oil painting accessible to anyone, while simultaneously providing insights and instruction that are valuable to experienced artists. From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing and mixing oil paints, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches. Starting with the basics of value, edge, and colour, the book delves into brief exercises and fundamental techniques for sketching and drawing. It then gradually advances to Adebanji's distinctive method of oil painting diverse subjects, featuring six complete stage-by-stage projects. These projects encompass a range of subjects, from intimate portraits to captivating crowd scenes and the urban landscapes for which he is renowned. The reader will discover how best to tackle subjects ranging from single figures and small groups to expansive crowd scenes and interiors. Light, weather, character and atmosphere are all investigated by this infectiously enthusiastic artist.