…or the Academy Awards. I think I may have started a tradition for myself by drawing while watching the Oscars! I did it last year, and this year I thought, why not again. Mostly I love looking at the classic styles and the not-so-classic gowns that the stars are skillfully presenting to the sea of cameras. It really is fascinating to watch. What a parade! Here’s one drawing from the night. To see more of my drawings of the event, I’ll be posting them shortly here. -Despina

here is a drawing I made a few weeks back at the Dalvero Academy open house. Very few things have been more important to me in my career than drawing from the model. Thanks Dalvero!

drawing by Greg Betza

A few days back was March 8th, notably known as International Women’s Day . It’s an annual global celebration of women. Each year on this day thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate all of our incredible achievements. Let’s here it for girl power! – Michele

utsukushii josei; Japanese for beautiful woman…

By: Eddie Peña

I did this drawing of myself a while back for a project called “The shape-up”. I had layered hair back then…

Musicians rehearsing for the parade. From the Chinese New Year celebration, drawn on location in New York City’s Chinatown. An enjoyable day spent downtown…good food too!  - Veronica

Twelve Charming Elephants, Eleven Turtles Makin’ Groovy, Ten Skaters Skating, Nine Mocko Jumbies Dancing, Eight Limbo Dancers, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Saguaro Cacti, Five Peace Roses, Four Angel Drawings, Three Happy Dancing Doves, Two Japanese Dancers and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!  YAHOO!  Next week the twelve days will  all be together.  I can’t wait to see them all in one picture!  Margaret

A color study of James…by Despina

Not sure if this guy’s name is Leo, but I’ll just assume.  I’m a leo and have always had a fondness for lions. I did this piece at the  Bronx Zoo in NY.

drawing by Greg Betza