Nothing beats the freedom and exhilaration of studying my craft through life drawing. Both as a practicing artist myself and as an educator of young artists, I find that drawing from life is one of the best ways to discover new possibilities of expression and passion in your work. It’s also one of the most […]
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Here is a quick drawing I made of an outdoor cafe in La Romana, where even mundane things are full of beauty. Posted by Veronica
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This little plant, quite beautiful when healthy and blooming, has been basically this same size for months. It’s not thriving, just getting by. I’m sure we can all relate sometimes. Greg Betza ©2022
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I did a few drawings of this plant in my yard, part of my morning drawing exercises. You can see the rest at my instagram page here. Have a great day and weekend. Greg Betza ©2022
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There is nothing quite as blissful as taking a swim in the ocean and then relaxing on the beach, making thumbnails of the beauty that surrounds you. posted by Veronica
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Just returned from a quick trip to the Dominican Republic, where I was invited to teach a three day reportage workshop by the Altos de Chavón chair of Illustration and Animation, Jonathan Schmidt. It’s so wonderful to see a former student heading the department and teaching his own group; and then, to have a chance […]
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Continuing to explore my new surroundings. Greg Betza ©2022
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A drawing made on-site at the Queens Pride Parade this past June, on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. I love the Queens pride parade because it’s such a community event – everyone is happy and enjoying the day with their neighbors. posted by Veronica
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I had 20 minutes to kill the other day and lucky I brought my sketchbook. Palm trees are everywhere in Florida so if you like drawing them, there’s no shortage of inspiration. Greg Betza ©2022
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I’ve been soaking up the few colors here in Florida. There are a lot more colors than you would think. Greg Betza ©2022
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Drew this as I was about to experience my second direct hit hurricane, first as a homeowner. All was calm, the palms were still. Greg Betza ©2022 #hurricaneian
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Little Amal is a large puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee who is looking for her mother. She has traveled 5,000 miles across Europe and met with Ukrainian refugees in Poland, and now she is in New York City visiting with children, artists, politicians and community leaders. Last week she visited Jackson Heights […]
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Like millions of people around the world, I watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on television this morning. As I watched I felt compelled to make a few drawings. Whatever your thoughts on the institution, history and relevance of the monarchy, there is no denying that the Queen lived an extraordinary life, and rose […]
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During those last days of summer I find myself trying to squeeze in everything that I love about living in the city during the warmer season: leisurely brunches at outdoor cafés being one of those experiences. Lingering over that coffee refill, I watch the people walk by, and try to ignore that little bit of […]
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Yesterday the past became the present, as it does for me and so many other Americans every year on September 11th. I often think of those families who covered lower Manhattan with missing signs during the weeks after the attacks on the World Trade Center; hoping against hope that their loved one was in a […]
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I took a moment to draw this very pedestrian scene of my daughter’s school. Fountain pen. Greg Betza ©2022
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I am absolutely in love with the big old cherry tree that sits in the center of the courtyard of my apartment complex. I could draw it for hours… Posted by Veronica
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Drew this guy at the airport, he was cracking up for a good half hour. I would like to have a phone call like that every day. Greg Betza ©2022
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Had a great time yesterday at Flushing Meadows Park, watching a practice match with tennis great Venus Williams. It was so interesting to observe and draw her body language as she played: Effortless intensity. The US Open, an annual fall tradition in Queens, opens today.
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I went on a quick trip last week and got in as much people watching/drawing as I could at the airport. Here are two air-portraits. Greg Betza ©2022
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