This officer parked his bike and wrote a ticket…and luckily the ticket was not for me.

-Greg Betza

The Bowery Electric is a club on Manhattan’s lower east side. Last week I had a great time listening to a personal favorite, Tommy Stinson (& band). I’ll be posting more about this on my blog in a few days.

A drawing of a man waiting for his plane. This was done at the San Diego International Airport.

Have a good week.

Greg Betza

I made this drawing while waiting for a late train. I really love drawing complication.

Greg Betza

Here is a study of the typography of a watch shop sign.

Have a nice weekend wherever you are and whatever time it is!

-Greg Betza

This is from a hot day, like today, spent in Bryant Park one year ago.

-Greg Betza

Just a quick drawing of my wife sitting next to me on a recent flight.

Here is yet another reportage drawing from this series. I hope you’re enjoying them!

And if you’re in town definitely visit The High Line.

drawing by Greg Betza

Here is another drawing I made while walking The High Line. Go have a stroll if you’re in NYC.

drawing by Greg Betza

I spent some time in NYC this week and I had a chance to visit The High Line. The High Line is a park above Manhattan’s west side. Originally an elevated freight railroad line, it was converted into a public park and opened in 2009. It has a really interesting vibe and a totally different feeling from anywhere else I’ve been in NYC.

by Greg Betza

This drawing was made last weekend down in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Had a great time making this drawing while getting my first sun burn of 2011!

Greg Betza ©2011

During my trip to Greece two years ago, I came to the conclusion that everyone in that country smokes. Here is a drawing made in an outdoor cafe in Athens.

drawing by Greg Betza

Here is another small watercolor made at the New York Botanical Garden.

painting by Greg Betza

a quick watercolor study just as the leaves began to appear.

© Greg Betza

I made a series of small watercolor paintings. The New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show is not to be missed.

Greg Betza ©2011

A drawing made while studying this summer.

Greg Betza ©2011

I have a small sketchbook that I carry around with me to take notes and make quick drawings. It’s so interesting to look back through it and see the many ideas written as well as the brief record of where I’ve traveled over the last few months. Here is a drawing I nearly forgot about of The Hope Dionysos. Now I just have to figure out why I put that question mark there!

Greg Betza

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.

2 studies while on a flight to Florida. zzzzzzzzzzzz

Drawing by Greg Betza.

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.

Here is a little drawing I made from my hotel room window on a recent trip to San Diego. Petco Park is home to the San Diego Padres.

Drawing by Greg Betza.

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.

As a symbol of the transient nature of life as well as rebirth, I chose to paint cherry blossoms as a tribute to the people of Japan.

Our National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. is a celebration of our friendship with Japan.

Art by Greg Betza

In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.