On our, Dalvero Academy’s, latest trip to Mystic Seaport I made a drawing of the ends of the three masts that will be placed on the Charles W Morgan within the next month or two. One of the masts already was put in place. Looking forward to the other two!I drew this with a piece […]
View post →I was at the Turtleback Zoo with my son the other day and we spent a lot of time at the stingray touch tank. At first he was not brave enough to go ahead and touch, so I cheered him on and he was able to do it. Then came the inevitable “Now it’s your […]
View post →Here are 2 women I saw on the street. I enjoy trying to capture a person in a simple ink wash. It forces you to focus on the shape and body language, not the details. Greg Betza ©2013
View post →I won’t call the weekend in Chicago an escape, but to clear the entire agenda and only fill it with drawing is something that even on the best days in New York seems near impossible. On our way back we turned south and made a detour in Pittsburgh for the night. As we packed up […]
View post →Drawing flowers can be so much fun.  You get lost inside the beauty of curves and lines. Orchids by Eddie Peña, Pen & ink wash.
View post →As the weather is starting to get colder here in New York, I felt like putting a little sunshine up on our blog. This mixed media drawing/painting was made at Monet’s garden in Giverny this past June, while I was visiting with my family. Monet had quite a set-up! Get up every morning, coffee and […]
View post →I was at the Met a few days ago and so I thought I would draw a hand and foot from Rodin’s statues. I love his drawing and his sculpture. They feel real to me. Margaret Hurst
View post →Here is a drawing with watercolor of the Morgan, the crane and the town of Mystic behind it. The history of this town is incredible. This scene is after the heavy mast was erected onto the ship, when the crane was dropping cement weights into the hull as ballast. To see more of my reportage […]
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Drove out to Chicago two weeks ago for the Workbook Creative Carnival. Had a blast drawing around town with Greg soaking up as much as we could see in a few days. Check out some more of the drawings I did while finally getting to visit this beautiful. A trip not to be missed.—Dominick
View post →Quick sketch of the NYC Brooklyn Bridge. Eddie Peña
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I was at Mystic Seaport yesterday with members of Dalvero to watch and reportage the foremast of the Morgan being installed. In nuatical terms it’s called “stepping” and it’s a great milestone for a ship, done with great ceremony. It was such a wonderful drawing experience. The boat, the crane, the ropes and the crew […]
View post →I too took part in the Workbook Creative Carnival last Thursday (see Dominick’s post from yesterday) in Chicago. Dominick and I headed out for the windy city by car and did as much drawing as we could along the way. Here is a drawing of the Trump International Hotel and other buildings along Michigan Avenue. […]
View post →Went out to Chicago last week with Greg to attend the Workbook Creative Carnival. Had a blast drawing all the performers (more from the night here)—acrobats, fire jugglers, and bearded ladies. —Dominick
View post →I can’t wait to go back and draw in the streets of Paris. Being there was like being at home away from home. Paris! I’ll be back. Eddie Peña
View post →This is a thumbnail sketch for an illustration job I’m working on about Cuba. Would love to visit there some day! posted by Veronica
View post →A quick drawing of three of the stilt walkers from the Animal Kingdom Parade. Reminds me of the Mocko Jumbies at home in the St. Thomas Carnival parades. Margaret Hurst
View post →is someone who makes barrels, buckets and many other things. Had a great conversation with this cooper. Pen and watercolor. ~Despina
View post →Last night I took part in workbook’s creative carnival. I’ll be posting more about the evening on my blog very soon. Here is a drawing from the event. -Greg Betza
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