Here is a thumbnail from the Seasons of 1482 project. This painting was a representation of summer. -Greg Betza
View post →Here is a drawing I made in 2003 when I was living in Hoboken, NJ. At the time I was just out playing around with some pastels, but once I had the chance to read more about the church, it was really fascinating what I found… Founded in 1851 under the guidance of the Reverend […]
View post →Here is a quick pencil sketch made down at the South Street Seaport, New York. It’s a great place to spend a hot summer afternoon. –Greg Betza
View post →I drew these two in lower Manhattan 2 years ago. They seemed to be studying for an exam or something, but I couldn’t help thinking that the poor guy was so in love with her and she had no idea. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →Here is a drawing I made Tuesday night at yet another Destroyer show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Check out the rest of the drawings on my blog.
View post →I spent a week in Chicago last month and had no time to make drawings…except for this one, while I was eating deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s. I loved Chicago and would go back in a heartbeat! –Greg Betza
View post →Here is a line drawing of the Freedom Tower under construction. I look forward to it’s completion. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →Here is a drawing of a 1940s era taxi. Always liked this one… -Greg Betza
View post →Here is a drawing from 2004. Studio 1482 took a day trip out to Bethlehem, PA to visit and reportage the remains of the Bethlehem Steel Mill. It was an amazing, unique experience. ©2012 Greg Betza
View post →…Hall of Williamsburg is a great venue to see a band. Here is an oil pastel drawing I made there a few weeks back. The band, Archers of Loaf were great, as always. -Greg Betza
View post →Here are a few “cow studies” I made while working on an illustration. You never know what you’ll be drawing next in this business! -Greg Betza
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Here is another drawing of the Pharoah Sanders Quartet, from Birdland last month. ©2012 Greg Betza
View post →…are 1 of 3 bands I went to see Tuesday night at The Bell House in Brooklyn. They were great, not much more to say! A really nice venue too. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →from the lipstick to the jewelry to the glasses, these are very important parts of a person…and a drawing. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →Here is a drawing I made during dinner before the live jazz show at Birdland last week. Great characters in there. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →By way of a good friend, I was in attendance at Tuesday’s performance by jazz legend Pharoah Sanders. This was the first show of five at New York City’s Birdland. It was quite a scene to watch the 71 year old with his white hair, white beard and white shirt against the deep red “BIRDLAND” […]
View post →A line drawing of a bouquet of fake flowers that my 3-yr old put together for me the other day. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →Here is a drawing from 2003! It’s from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of my favorite places to visit, and draw. And speaking of drawing, to everyone attending the ETSY Hands-On event tonight in Brooklyn, I look forward to meeting and drawing with you all. -Greg Betza
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