The streets in town still look brand new and somehow the days seem cooler now than 2 months ago. When I pass one of the crew they ask, “what are you drawing today?” as I drive by with the window open.—Dominick
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A sketchbook drawing from a road trip in 2019. Greg Betza ©2022
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In 2017, the Kosciuszko Bridge, the 1930s steel truss bridge connecting Queens and Brooklyn, NY, was demolished; and a new cable-stay designed bridge was put in its place. Such strength and power reduced to rubble! I was fascinated, and spent time on site that fall documenting the demolition process. (See above.) The bridge faces the […]
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This past Saturday Neil and I were treated to a game at Yankee stadium by our friends Tony and Jeanne – what great fun! The seats were excellent and not only made us feel right in the middle of the action, but also allowed me to make some drawings of the game in my sketchbook. […]
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This caterpillar was hanging upside-down preparing for its metamorphosis. Even though everyone knows this happens, it is still almost unbelievable when you see it with your own eyes. Greg Betza ©2022
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A little drawing of Neil doing some garden maintenance for his father this afternoon. Enjoying the nice weather and thinking of all those who served and sacrificed on this Memorial Day. posted by Veronica
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I made this drawing during the 3rd intermission of game 7 between the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. My son and I are Ranger fanatics and what I captured here (besides his height) is his attempt to relax before overtime began. Making this drawing was my attempt to take my mind off of […]
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This past Saturday I joined a throng of runners to race the Brooklyn Half-Marathon, a 13.1 mile course that goes from the Brooklyn Museum out to Coney Island. I enjoyed the race and was especially thrilled to round the corner at the end and run the last 1/4 mile on the Coney Island boardwalk. Some […]
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Friend’s of ours passed down one of these butterfly mesh houses where you can watch caterpillars DEVOUR milkweed and then finally transform into butterflies. My daughter loves butterflies so the timing is perfect. Overnight and this morning they began their transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis. Nature is amazing. Greg Betza ©2022
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During one of the first conversations I had this morning a friend mentioned the lilacs disappearing for the season. For some reason my yard is always behind the rest of town, but when I went outside what was there just two days ago was now shriveled and nearly gone. A reminder to always savor the […]
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This past weekend I was an invited artist at the Colors of Spring 5th Annual NYBG Plein Air Invitational with James Gurney. What a lovely day and experience! I’d joined James and this talented group of painters for the 4th Invitational in 2019, and it was so good to be back at the New York […]
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If we keep our eyes open, life is constantly revealing something we have either overlooked or have not had the chance to see before. Years ago, after seeing several in the area, we planted a dogwood tree inside our fence. Spring colors come and go too quickly for my taste but that just makes them […]
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Split, a mixed media collage on paper, is one of 22 industrially inspired pieces in Small Works, my online Artsy exclusive exhibit with Emerge Gallery, from May 1 to August 31, 2022. Check it out HERE. posted by Veronica
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Another drawing from my session last week with my gifted markers. These amazing palms, etc. live in my new backyard. Greg Betza ©2022
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One day that reference will have absolutely no meaning to anyone. I stood alongside the millers for most of the day last week. Breathing in particles no person should ever inhale, I felt the layers of blacktop cover me and my pads. —Dominick
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A friend’s mother passed away about 2 years ago and he gifted me her markers. She was an artist. This morning was the first time I used them. These flowers are for her. Greg Betza ©2022
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Yesterday morning started out with a nice brisk walk to the end of Main Street. As I walked back and forth with each pass the milling operator yelled down, “You’re getting your steps in today!”—Dominick
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I picked up a crappy, large red sharpie and made a drawing just to see how it would turn out. I’m pretty happy with it. Sometimes it’s good to just “use what you have” and get the drawing down…what do you have to lose? Greg Betza ©2022
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I took the scanner defaulting to a bitmap setting as a sign that I need to think of things differently.—Dominick
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I woke up today in my NYC apartment, thinking about where we were two years ago – at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, quarantining inside, and feeling grateful for a bowl of fresh fruit in the morning. So grateful still to all of those people who put themselves on the line during those dark […]
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