I don’t know if I did this woman’s hair justice, but it was the reason I drew her. She had so much hair just all wrapped up and there was something very unusual about her hairline. Sometimes that’s all it takes to make me get the pen out and draw. Greg Betza ©2023
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I made a quick trip last week and saw this great couple sitting in the airport lounge. Great mostly because of her sculpted white hair. I did not exaggerate that much in this drawing! Greg Betza ©2023
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A view I’ve grown used to and feel fortunate to have. Done with a few markers that I did not choose, but which were lying around thanks to my kids. Greg Betza ©2023
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It was my daughter’s birthday this week and I bought her a few sunflowers. She’d never shown any particular interest in them, but they were beautiful so I bought them anyway. What a great idea that turned out to be. She’s been carrying them around all week! One of the flowers in my drawing snapped […]
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Hoping you all enjoy the long Fourth of July weekend! 🦞🌞 🇺🇸 This #drawing of #RedBankNJ is from a #reportage job for New Jersey Monthly magazine a few years back. I thought it felt appropriate for the holiday. #fourthofjuly #illustration #marina #lobster Greg Betza ©2023
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From my living room. I’m always drawn to draw this Monstera. Greg Betza ©2023
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I drew a few empty boxes as the light was getting low outside. This helped hide some of the extraneous detail of these plants, and I just went ahead and did some designing for fun. As is often the case I don’t really know where this is leading, but it was good to do. A […]
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I made this marker drawing of the tip of a bush as the leaves swayed back and forth in front of a white fence. Some spots of the fence were warm and yellow, the others cold and blue. Greg Betza ©2023
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I opened a few old books before sitting down to make these thumbnails. It was the right move for me. Greg Betza ©2023
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Quick drawing of a couple waiting in line for a hot dog lol.
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I took a trip to the zoo. This guy/gal was hiding in the back and as if he knew I was having trouble seeing him, he came right up to the front and posed. Funny. And then my daughter decided to add her little touches to the drawing. The zoo here in Tampa is really […]
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My daughter is 4. It’s been a while since I sat down to draw her, and wow was it fun. She moves constantly. I really can’t understand how I never really noticed it until I took a minute to really observe her. It’s funny how I missed what was right in front of me. Great […]
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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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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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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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It’s a part of life. I quickly drew this Jeep owner sitting next to me. Greg Betza ©2022
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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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