Lucky me, I’ve been finding myself in the company of palm trees often this month, this time at beautiful Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos. Always a great subject to study with watercolor, especially while relaxing on the beach! Posted by Veronica
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This is a sketch I did back in 2011 for an editorial discussing how our brains process music. Pen & Ink, marker. Greg Betza ©2023
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When I am wrestling with something in the studio, the best way to figure it out is to go out and draw from life! Nature never disappoints. This past weekend provided the perfect opportunity for that kind of study – while visiting my parents in Florida I enjoyed moving shapes and marks around and studying […]
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I drew “the dragon” from Universal Studio’s Harry Potter experience back in 2020. Back in 2020 I was just happy to be there doing something rather than locked down doing nothing. Anyway, it’s an impressive attraction, one which has everyone looking up and filled with anticipation. Greg Betza ©2023
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In honor of the day, and the year that followed; to picking up where I left off each day, and to where I must go next. —Dominick
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Decided after a long hiatus to join one of the online zoom drawing sessions. A little rust, but eventually I felt like myself after about 3 hours. It was like being in the gym after a long time off. Happy I did it! Here is a favorite detail from one of the drawings. Greg Betza […]
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Here is a page of thumbnails of the Monstera deliciosa sitting in my family room. Trying to see the designs within the design. Greg Betza ©2023
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This will probably be my last drawing of 2022. I figured since most of my contributions this year were drawings of my surroundings, well the plants that surrounded me more specifically, why not end it with a slightly larger exploration of just that. It’s been a tough year for many and I hope the […]
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Going through my studio, I came across this little drawing I made near the Plaza Hotel about 25 years ago. In those days this is what old men looked like – you almost never see anyone wearing these kinds of hats anymore. I was also tickled to notice that the two tourists behind him were […]
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It’s a part of life. I quickly drew this Jeep owner sitting next to me. Greg Betza ©2022
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A quick study in watercolor – finding the gesture. posted by Veronica
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Since November 16th, the Part Time Faculty of the New School/Parsons have been striking for a fair contract. As a long time instructor at Parsons, this includes me. We’d all rather be teaching our classes and helping the students finish their work for the semester than walking a picket line in front of the university, […]
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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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