The Life Of an Artist - Adebanji Alade

The latest documentary in our 'Life Of' series looks at inspirational artist, Adebanji Alade who shares his thoughts and passions on his life and work.
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[@GDoodler]

I love this guy's character. ... So positive.

[@praanSihag]

Exactly brother same i felt .

[@tarunsahu7597]

Correct

[@hillsongaming2822]

Same here the stuff he says are true that how I feel

[@RayMan6811]

Dude, I love this video, I love your attitude . I started drawing about a year ago. Never took an art class until this past year and I find myself drawing all the time, mostly figures drawing, faces are my biggest challenge. "find something that drives you", find a mentor, "draw, draw, draw", "I want you to see what I see". These are great thoughts to live by.

[@mglmedia]

Thanks for sharing the film Ray. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kevinhunt1619]

I know right but I do graffiti

[@gasmyth]

Ray Manyoky Hi, I just started a few days ago, any tips to guide me? How did you start?

[@holamissmusica]

Adebanji Alade - "I want you to see what I see" - you have just encapsulated what it is to be an artist. Thank you sir :)

[@bradfordoconnell7911]

This guy deservers mad respect

[@DeersThrone]

this is so inspiring. mainly because the guy is so passionate.

[@BingeCenter]

its one level to draw, its a whole new level drawing on a bumpy ride!

[@adamfurtado]

Your passion is infectious and I can relate to your story on so many levels. Thank you for sharing it.

[@yvette2770]

You draw good

[@theunoriginalpizzaguy6682]

this is so inpirational like my whole body is just craving for drawing right now

[@advanbroekhuizen3346]

Me tooooooo

[@hazelinaoh1793]

love his respect for his art teachers and mentors, absolutely nailed the point on consistent practice!

[@blackheartdesigns7431]

Very inspiring words. I too have a similar story. Comic books (the early Conan ones with the dramatic pen and ink), album covers, and then onto junior artschool, prior to college, I had 2 art teachers that changed my life and now 30+ years later I am still doing what I love to for a living. I've never had to "work" a day in my life. (although, being an artist is in fact hard work) Thank you for your post.

[@shanslam1970]

incredible guy...what an inspiration!

[@mglmedia]

Thanks for sharing our film, Shannon. We're very proud of it - hope you enjoyed it.

[@mishael.aljuaid]

He's right, draw, draw, draw I try to do it myself, even talent needs practice

[@animutung]

hardwork beats talent

[@amadeuschavez.]

Yes, even I need practice.

[@virajparab5143]

Cheeky Ifa not when talent works hard

[@user-ng9wj6fm1k]

if somebody want to be artist every day must draw

[@PureFusion17]

What a wonderful story...your soul rises to the top my friend! Thank you!

[@trindadgarcia2068]

Donna Lewis once you can see ,you can draw anything. if you can draw it ,you can paint.

[@jlai2513]

I want to be an artist when I grow up because I love art so much

[@jackwalker8424]

how's it coming along?

[@dashonhurts]

He's diverse in content. I'm really happy to have clicked on this.

[@efrainrivera6495]

Im at a mental hospital and I really thought medication is my solution.I don't need meds or drugs to make me feel better is art.....Ive let go of my essence of my passion but now I see my real self in you.from today on I will not stop drawing I will not let go of myself.thanks and god bless you in every dream.

[@runtwerk1]

Adebanji you are an inspiration to me...what inspires me more than your art is your lust for it, your motivation to capture. Thank you.

[@arundabholkar4922]

I never knew this artist before. He is fantastic!

[@calinmerge8312]

Respect !! True artists always searching for life in everything.

[@khadidi2955]

Adebanji! Hurray! I'm so proud of you. Nigeria is proud of you and Yoruba is proud of you

[@ellehouston9022]

What an inspiration you are Adebanji. And what a perfect mentor YOU would be. :-)

[@YUNG5MANIACK]

from 1 artist to another "truly inspired" i clicked on this video to see a different poit of view from another creator and by the end of this video you've left me with a better attitude and how to stay motivated, your sketches really do tell a story...

[@ferre347]

He embodies passion.. the way he draws, talks and explains.. he is passion in a human form

[@Rubi1angel]

The passion in the words of this man.... that is what being an artist means!

[@PHlophe]

Love the accent and the tempo of his voice. he speaks with clarity and honesty .

[@wapowell5084]

If you ever leave art you can become a great motivational speaker. Your art is so good I love it, you definitely have become my mentor. Just keep it up, I am 60 years old an just get back into art, my career was that of a draftsman.

[@madhusudanpurty9115]

Adebanji Alade is so great..!! Hat's off to this guy .. More than a million times.. This is Life of an real Artist

[@kingharryannis]

Your a natural born teacher mate. Go and inspire the children to draw make art. Wish I had you as an art teacher as a child.

[@annameporto5040]

What a shining man! Full of joy, love and inspiration.

[@georgestselentis4090]

I love the way you feel it drawing comes from your heart "draw,draw,draw" Pation of drawing ,leaving together with the person you draw.,makes your hands talking.Veronica

[@bluemonsteronlamesa]

hands down ty for inspiration

[@inspectornigel9355]

No Dad Not Tonight you watch solar sands

[@jctrewin]

this guy's great he has such energy. hopefully i'll meet him one day, i live in london too and want to be an artist more than anything

[@AmigoBrazucaq]

He's enthusiastic about the art itself. Not a coincidence that he's great at it.

[@rustcohle3803]

I love this guy for trying to sketch anybody he sees! ^^ So glad I watched this, his energy is addicting

[@kahyangni6808]

I want to be this passionate about my work someday. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@audreypimentel1975]

that passion in his eyes *^*

[@davidwebb091370]

what an inspiration! thanks so much for sharing!

[@animutung]

I saw a lot of artist with incredible skill .but I haven't seen anybody with his level of enthusiasm

[@Tweetie_Rae]

love him

[@Chuchutato]

I'm not an artist but i respect them, especially an artists with positive mind. and humble person, great Thumbs up to you sir.

[@hieronymousmiller7835]

That is some infectious enthusiasm.

[@ayeshamartin_868]

His enthusiasm is infectious. I smiled in 2 secs after opening this link.

[@admasualemu1303]

Your motto "Draw, Draw, Draw" made me inspired. Since I read it in the Urban sketchers page, I have been drawing and sketching in any place and time on my sketch books. You become my strength. You have drawn me to the tribe of Artists. Thank you. God bless you. I hope one of my brothers from abroad will send me your book, "The life of an Addictive sketcher..." I will share a lot from it. Thank you so much again.

[@parkzillaa8687]

I admire his drive, his passion. I hear it in his voice.

[@mrfunky1768]

a fantastic talent and passionate artist, so refreshing to see genuine black talent w/o the machine (the computer) intervening there are so very few of us left who can do the damn thing, pencil to paper no chaser ...no bullshit !!!!

[@parismaddy7639]

Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. Your faces are captivating.

[@walterbellamy7790]

Fellow Artist myself,love this video, started at 2 years old.Inspiring.

[@sickpuppy7695]

Everybody needs a friend like this, inspirational, positive, hardworking and always smiling :)

[@krsextonart]

Beautiful artwork. He seems like such a pleasant person.

[@walterbellamy7790]

Fellow Artist myself,love this video, started at 2 years old.Inspiring

[@liliaaan4733]

I'm so in love. This made me love drawing even more than I already did 😍

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

You could see through others....But your eyes say SO, very clearly. Thank you

[@klarolineeevigilante1840]

He came to my school♡

[@SuperHanme]

I love Adebanji Alade's character

[@600waterboy]

Thank you for driving me, my family have told me to do something else because there is no money in art. But I don't need money I want to become an artist and you have shown me that anything is possible.

[@gizee99]

I like to draw people I see in public but I always stop because I think I'm being creepy. I feel better about that now lol

[@mantas2139]

Giselle O.O mind sharing your work?

[@gizee99]

um i have an instagram its herecomesthemintystorm if you wanna check it out... im not that good im still learning

[@gizee99]

thanks ah :D

[@brandon2932]

Giselle O.O wear sunglasses. People wont see u staring at them

[@gizee99]

ooh thanks for the tip

[@antonellamason]

Thank you Adebanji, for sharing with us your incredible talent and feelings. Antonella

[@Goreguts101]

so inspirational! That is exactly how I see my artistic abilities

[@basantanandi4562]

every single word touch my heart... love u sir.. 😄

[@SonnyLimJr]

I don't know but I cried into this

[@prashanthmallik8744]

m an art student ...my teacher always used to say draw everything u see everyday.....ur pencil s ur best friend,....and i could not understand wat was dat now after seeing dis video i understand wat was he trying to say.....dis s an inspiring video

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

Love this man

[@2livelovelaughalot]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Abebanji Alade!

[@matey182]

What an amazing attitude to art and life. Thank you Adebanji.

[@justice7219]

I like his take and approach to mining on his hard earned talent. what a way to farm for inspiration and tell countless stories, starting with mankind itself.

[@EhrenSkate]

This guy is so driven. very inspirational

[@stevenchampion8137]

I was fortunate to meet, and have a sketch of my ugly mug, done by this absolute gentleman. Funny who you can meet on the Central Line eh. Peace and love to you all. Be kind to one another.

[@mes3608]

i love this time we have seen in his life

[@Zapa-pd6sw]

this guy really such an inspiration and had such a powerful message.. i'll start again

[@4kxxx944]

This guy is such an amazing character

[@maddonion2353]

His energy is contagious! I hope to bring the same to the table with my art! ☺️

[@femiajayi4514]

Great. Inspiring me to rethink art. Picked it up until 8th grade and I haven't gone back to it ever since.

[@jackwalker8424]

I love his passion for his work.

[@DustinKinneyArt]

Adebanji Alade your an amazing artist and person.

[@MichelleFJones-mf9sc]

im on a stump, this is just what i needed. I hope with his advice ill regain that spark for art once again

[@LynxDN]

His enthusiasm is infectious - great video.

[@funentertainment9629]

Hello Adebabji, I am an Artist. I watched this video 2 times. And I am inspired by your concept SKETCH, SKETCH, SKETCH!!!! DRAW, DRAW, DRAW!!!! It's true that being an Artist one has to draw even a single sketch on per day basis to achieve the perfection little by little. Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience.

[@woleageh9053]

Very passionate dude....

[@mglmedia]

Thanks for the great feedback. It was a pleasure to make this film. You should also take a look at the previous film about an equally inspiring pinhole photographer.

[@awsomeanzi]

great thought. I honestly wish if i could get some one like him as my mentor.

[@TheHandyRose]

This chap is an absolute inspiration. Thankyou for posting this. :)

[@janiceurlacher3131]

So inspirational, I am blocked by fear. Can't seem to get past it. Your passion certainly gives me drive. Thank you

[@paulfogarty7724]

Thanks for crediting your art teachers in secondary for nurturing and inspiring you. They get put down a lot these days..." oh I'm self taught blah blah ! .dont owe no - one nothing ! .ect.

[@missbridget3911]

This is a wonderful uplifting and motivational video, l love how he loves his talent and the positive vibes he gives out

[@kathybodnar8824]

You are an inspiration! Thank you for creating this video. I have stored you in my favorites to view when I am having a moment of self doubt, you will give me that push to keep moving forward. As you have today.

[@Dobroman07]

Me too sister!

[@sagunshrestha1322]

Me too brother and sister

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this video. Adebanji Alade, you're inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

[@ramelep]

You are MOVING! A spark of Joy

[@MrMihov]

Such a bright person!

[@dacoop456]

Loved this Adebanji!

[@greenbubble7854]

thank you so much for your inspiration..... God bless you.

[@roneilbrown9949]

You inspire me

[@oscargarcia-bl6wg]

Extremely inspiring guy🖒🖒🖎

[@ty2u]

Very enjoyable video. As an artist it was good to here his story.

[@tigerex777]

Art, classical music and classic rock just tickles my fancy

[@76shortbed]

You Do WONDERFUL WORK MR. ADEBANJI ALADE! Love it.

[@Yesica1993]

Beautiful work!

[@Mr_amazingly_awesome]

Draw, draw, and then draw some more. Thanks for the advice.

[@bettydanger]

I'm so inspired! Thank you!

[@realartdrum]

Thank you for the UPLIFT!!!!

[@London_miss234]

Love your studio, and the art.