An early sketch from another upcoming group show.—Dominick

Today is a very special day. We, the artists of Dalvero Academy, are celebrating with our friends, family, and the people of Mystic Seaport Museum at our exhibition, Restoring a Past, Charting a Future. Thank you all for your art, your vision and your passion and beliefs.

Cheers!

Margaret Hurst

…Hall of Williamsburg is a great venue to see a band. Here is an oil pastel drawing I made there a few weeks back. The band, Archers of Loaf were great, as always.

-Greg Betza

Last Saturday night I had one of the most incredible experiences, (it’d be selfish not to share). Chris took me to The Modern (a phenomenal restaurant in the MoMA ) for my birthday. No exaggeration, it was one of the most delicious, delightful, magnificent meal I’ve ever had, (right up there with Sierra Mar in California). If you’ve yet to go, I’m begging you to put it on your bucket list. I promise, you will not be disappointed!

Inspired by the experience (in true ash-can metropolis style) here’s a small drawing I did in the city, (my medium of choice was chalk pastel). Have a creative day, - Michele

Restoring a Past, Charting a Future opened this weekend. Looking forward to the long run and several trips up to Mystic. If you get a chance please check it out, great art from everyone involved. The above sketch was the beginning of the piece on display.  —Dominick

A few quick drawings done on my way into New York City via the PATH train.

©2012 Greg Betza

A few left-handed portraits from last week, à la Eddie and the subway peoples. —Dominick

As the weather gets warmer, the seats in the South Street Seaport food court start filling up faster. These people were deep in conversation, completely ignoring the picture window view of the Brooklyn Bridge behind them.

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Here is another drawing of the Pharoah Sanders Quartet, from Birdland last month.

©2012 Greg Betza

With such incredible warm weather here on the east coast, it’s hard to tell whether it’s spring or summer?   In any event, it’s a real treat to toss that bulky sweater aside! – Have a great one! Michele

Drawing done in pastel chalk at the NYBG.

In honor of yesterday’s beautiful weather!

Margaret Hurst

…are 1 of 3 bands I went to see Tuesday night at The Bell House in Brooklyn. They were great, not much more to say! A really nice venue too.

Greg Betza ©2012

from the lipstick to the jewelry to the glasses, these are very important parts of a person…and a drawing.

Greg Betza ©2012

The streets of NY.  I use to say I wanted to leave NY.  It’s just grown on me, I couldn’t imagine leaving her.

Eddie Peña

Strange name, and every song is about a love lost or a scorned lover or a broken heart or a girl named Carolyn. Or something along those lines.  -Despina 

Here is a drawing I made during dinner before the live jazz show at Birdland last week. Great characters in there.

Greg Betza ©2012

Until this morning. When the deadline passed and I never paid attention.—Dominick

Many years ago I went to the racetrack and thought it might be fun to draw the horses and their riders.

Margaret Hurst

By way of a good friend, I was in attendance at Tuesday’s performance by jazz legend Pharoah Sanders. This was the first show of five at New York City’s Birdland. It was quite a scene to watch the 71 year old with his white hair, white beard and white shirt against the deep red “BIRDLAND” backdrop. Check him out if your in the NYC area this week.

I will post more drawings from that night soon on my blog.

©2012 Greg Betza

With Occupy Wall Street (OWS) back in the media (a protest movement that began September 17, 2011 in Zuccotti Park, New York City) I thought it might be interesting to share a drawing I had done in front of City Hall a few months before the movement began.

Drawing medium: watercolor and graphite pencil – Enjoy your day! Michele