In the recent months before all this started, I have been studying alternative theories about viruses and illness, so i’ve had a different kind of lens from which to look through during these crazy days. I personally get a kick out of challenging a long-held belief and learning new things. Viruses are an incredible topic […]
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The “Q” stands for quarantine, a word that we all hear far too often these strange days. Feeling a bit stagnant and honestly a bit sad this morning I decided to just draw, to get out of this temporary funk I’m feeling. I’m happy to report I’m feeling much better as I worked to find […]
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I was looking through some drawings and found this one that I drew awhile back. I was learning how to draw the model and make marks. And also, no one was within 6 feet of the model! m hurst
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Staying put in my New York studio, working on this painting – a little art magic to summon the angels. The world could use their help right now. #artmagic #work in progress #painting #verolawlor posted by Veronica
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Spring is upon us…and I’m sure I speak for you all when I say it feels quite different this year. Instead of bursting out of our homes to enjoy the warmer weather, blossoming plants and blooming flowers, we’re shut in, afraid to breathe the fresh air, especially if anyone is within 6 feet of that […]
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Two students drawing back in the day when you were physically in class and sitting close to each other. Please take care everyone. Wash your hands, respect your physical distance from others and please be well and safe. m hurst
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Pen and Ink from life. ~Despina ©2020
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Just because. There is so much fear now. We all need love. m hurst
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One of the things I love about New York City is that you never know what you might find on a Saturday afternoon stroll. This past weekend Neil and I visited West 116th Street in Harlem, to check out a West African restaurant, since it is Harlem Restaurant Week in NY. As we headed back […]
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Here is a drawing I made from a live model a few years ago, with brush marker and pencil. ~Despina ©2020
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I worked on a project a few years ago that required me to paint hundreds of watercolor flowers. With watercolor the unpredictable medium that it is, some end up more appealing than others. This pair was one that I thought turned out pretty well. Greg Betza ©2020
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Hoping for the beauty of spring to arrive soon. A tulip drawing in my hand will have to suffice for now. m hurst
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Somehow even with the extra day February is all but a memory. Aside for the lack of snow, the year has started off on the right foot or should I say opposite hand, and I have been drawing and thinking, thinking and drawing, whenever I can. —Dominick
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This past Saturday I was invited by the John Jay Cabuay to visit with his FIT Masters in Illustration reportage class, on location at the Oculus in downtown NYC. John is clearly passionate about reportage, and his students are reflecting that passion right back to him – what a great group! I showed them some […]
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I had forgotten about this sketch I did for Random House a few years back. It was for the cover of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a very thrilling assignment to receive. It was an honor to illustrate such an important piece of literature. To see the final cover click here. Greg Betza ©2020
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So, kind of crazy, but this lady was sitting a table away from me at The Met and I couldn’t resist making this drawing of her. She was intense! Fun! m hurst
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Certain elements seem to pop up when you need them most, or maybe you just weren’t ready to see them until the right moment. No matter what, pay attention to everything.—Dominick
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Many thanks to Margaret Hurst for inviting me to visit her Dalvero Academy Book Illustration class at the Metropolitan Museum on Saturday. I saw some wonderful projects in progress from the participants, and took a little time to draw some people in the crowded cafeteria while I ate my $15 turkey sandwich. (Yes, you read […]
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I found this old page of thumbnails made at the pier in Hoboken, NJ. Pen & Brush Marker Greg Betza ©2020
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Arielle of #@thepearlingprinciple modeling at the SOI128 for Fashion Night. m hurst
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