The poor guy’s been getting a lot of flack here in the NE coast these days. Thought I’d give him a shout out. We’ve been having a snowy winter and people are complaining. What an ungrateful, whiny bunch! Hey, myself included. I just CANNOT WAIT for the Spring, and more importantly, the Summer! If it […]
View post →Here is a drawing I made in Florida. I’ve always liked it and have never shown it anywhere. I particularly remember enjoying drawing the palm trees. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →I spent the afternoon at Barnes and Noble the other day. During my break for some coffee at the Starbucks cafe, I made some drawings of the people around me:clockwise froom the top left: the whiny kid, the satisfied customer, the shy girl waiting to order, the eccentric dude, the quiet reader, the old woman […]
View post →Here is a drawing I made a few years ago in the west village of NYC. The place was called the Baggot Inn. One night a week they invited folk musicians, both amateur and professional, to come and play together. Watching very different people, many of which did not seem to know each other, collaborate […]
View post →The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performed Art and Jazz and Greg and I where there to draw. It was a great night of beautiful music and inspiring art. Click here for more of my Jazz drawings of the night. -Despina
View post →On Saturday night I was fortunate enough to be invited to the incredible Jazz and Art II concert by The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The show featured works by artists including Bearden, Davis, Sam Gilliam, Homer, Wifredo Lam, Mondrian, Matisse, Picasso and others projected behind the orchestra as they played jazz […]
View post →Remembering my last trip to France. The Hall of Mirrors was under construction at the time, but that didn’t prevent it from being magnificent. -Despina In response to the earthquake in Haiti, myself and the other seven illustrators of Studio 1482 have each donated art to raise money on behalf of the victims in an […]
View post →I’ve been doing a bit of commuting lately and I thought I’d resurrect some of my commuter drawings from last year. This is one of my favorites, and that is a hat. To see more, check out my blog Greg Betza Illustration. In response to the earthquake in Haiti, myself and the other seven illustrators […]
View post →THE 1482 CARE FUNDRAISER for HAITI is still going. Click here for details. Many thanks to all who have participated!! Illustration by Despina
View post →In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created art to raise money on behalf of the victims in an effort to support the appeal for funds by CARE, a leading humanitarian relief organization. From January 19th until February 8th you can participate by donating $50 to CARE. Please […]
View post →Last Friday, I visited the American Museum of Natural History, with my son James, and my great friend Jennifer. As the little one napped, I drew: Drawing by Despina
View post →Here is a drawing from the pad I carried with me throughout Paris. I made this drawing while leaning against a column inside the famous Notre Dame cathedral. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →Yesterday I had a lovely day of drawing with my greatest friend Jennifer. Here’s something from the American Wing at the Met. -Despina
View post →Here is a drawing I made at Washington Square Park, NYC back in the days of nicer weather. This drawing always reminds me of summer, and I really need that right now! drawing by Greg Betza
View post →Wishing everyone all the best for 2010. -Despina
View post →As 2009 comes to an end I, like Janus, take time to reflect on the many lessons learned this past year and I take time to consider the art in my future. I’m incredibly excited for all of 2010’s possibilities! Wishing you all a safe, healthy and happy new year. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →“Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign.†–Christina G. Rossetti A great quote for Christmas, and a perfect one for the annual Christmas installation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where I drew this angel. It is so beautiful. A Christmas […]
View post →the holidays. Yes, it’s almost that time. Here is a drawing I made last weekend at the Metropolitan Museum. This is small detail from the base of their Christmas tree. Have a wonderful holiday everyone!!! drawing by Greg Betza
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