Fishermen

20cm x 25cm. Water-colour on Windsor & Newton Paper

I spent quite sometime in the coastal areas of my country.This is one of my encounters from Badagry, Lagos Nigeria. The two guys were preparing for their evening escapades on the waters.

This painting and the previous one posted are the result of trying out different water-colour paper gsm.

Thanks for viewing.

Before Lunch

'Maize season' 25cm x 27cm Water-colour on Cotsman Paper

It was late afternoon during maize season, the aroma of freshly plucked maize being roasted is always inviting in this part of the world, most especially before lunch or dinner is ready. When I come across scenes like this it usually reminds me of my growing years.
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River side (detail 2)

Panel 2 (P-2) Acrylic on canvas

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River side

'River side' Acrylic on canvas. 12" x 38".2012

This painting is imaginative, dates back to child-hood years when we visit the village and watch as the locals bring their laundry to the river to wash. The village is called Ajegunle-ota and the river is called River Agunloye in Ogun state of Nigeria.
The work started from the panel on the left (P-1). After signing off the initial painting I was not too satisfied with the outcome. So I had to add the other panel (P-2) while introducing some elements that would compliment the other one (P-1}.

Below are the details of the individual panels. Thanks for viewing and if you are interested in the original you can e-mail me: oluseyi.ajayi@gmail.com.

Panel-1(P-1) .Acrylic on canvas. 12" x 19"

Just musical

Title: 'Bata'_Medium: Pastel on paper_24"x34"

The drum is called Bata, one of the beautiful drums of the Yoruba tribe in the western part of Nigeria. It has a very unique dancing steps. The two ends of the drum are played simultaneously. When played with another one called 'Omele" the accompanied sound is beautiful.

This peace is also one of my exploits with pastel on stylization of the human form.

For more information about this work, my e-mail address is oluseyi.ajayi@gmail.com.

Blast from the past

 'Twins Performance'  Pastel on paper.  24" x 34"

In some cities of Western Nigeria, among the Yoruba tribe. It is common to see a young mother of a set of twins going round the city streets to beg for alms. Sometimes she would employ the services of a drummer to play for her while she sings along. It is believed that some twins' destiny requires that they are taken round begging for alms to be established in life.
In this pastel sketch the father has to join the performance. Traditional motifs is added for esthetics enhancement.

Oldies

Title: Rhythm-1, Chalk Pastel on Paper  8" x 10"

Once in a while I'll be revealing some of the old works that are still in my custody. This is the beginning of such experience. I was actually trying out my first Chalk pastel drawings and this is the outcome.

It's about two sweet-sound producers...the drummer and the flutist.

NB: You can contact me via e-mail: oluseyi.ajayi@gmail.com if you are interested in the original piece. Thanks for viewing