This is my daughter. I realized recently that I haven’t drawn her in a while. Drawing children is so enjoyable for me, they do crazy things with their bodies and never stop for more than a few seconds. Greg Betza ©2021
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I drew these two a few months ago. The only thing they had in common were the masks. Greg Betza ©2021
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This sandhill crane was camouflaged in the grass, but unlike the Blue Heron that does something similar, the crane is not looking to feed. Maybe it was just posing for me? Greg Betza ©2021
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I love watching the sandhill cranes in my yard twist themselves into so many different pretzel-like configurations. The contrast of their snake-like necks and legs so skinny I can’t believe they don’t snap is really exciting to draw. Hope that comes through! Greg Betza ©2021
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This is a page of “warm-up” drawings, about 30 seconds each. Drawing is just like sports that way, it’s good to take a few minutes to shake the rust off, no matter how often you draw. Greg Betza ©2021
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A study I did years ago at the New York Botanical Garden, just found a page of these today! Greg Betza ©2021
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Here is an older drawing of my wife, in pastel. I love layering the colors, it’s basically like dry painting. Or even more so like collage where you just place colors on top of one another. I always say I need to use pastels more, maybe this time! Greg Betza ©2021
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I found this old drawing from a concert…those were the days. I hope that world returns as it was, not so much for me, but for those that never really lived it. Greg Betza ©2021
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That’s about all I know of these plants, their appearance. But it was enough to get me to draw them. Greg Betza ©2021
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Sometimes you look at something and you know exactly how you want to draw it. Greg Betza ©2021
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…to smell the roses. I think I must’ve been inspired by Dominick‘s post and took the time to stop for an hour. I took a walk and found some rose bushes in bloom, and right beside them a park bench to sit down, how perfect. I haven’t had much time to “leisurely” draw lately so […]
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I made this crayon drawing on a hike in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The red stones are something to see…and draw! Greg Betza ©2021
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A recent page made in a rare moment when I can just sit and look at the trees. Greg Betza ©2021
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I created this for a wine project a few years ago. It is a painting of the Columbia River. Greg Betza ©2021
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A great model with flowers in her hair, hands, and all over everywhere else. Pen and ink. Greg Betza ©2021
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My backyard is practically a zoo. Here is our latest visitor, the Blue Heron, hiding in the grasses ready to eat. Greg Betza ©2021
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A quick study of the model offering our zoom session a drink. From last week’s Society of Illustrators sketch night. Greg Betza ©2021
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Took part in a society of illustrators fashion sketch night last week. Here is a drawing made with ink. You can see a video of me creating it on my instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/gbetza/ Greg Betza ©2021
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This painting is not of a “river view” it is actually a pond or some other small body of water, I’m not sure…but it is located in Riverview, Florida. Hope that wasn’t too confusing. Liquid ink on watercolor paper. Greg Betza ©2021
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“1-minutes” are what these short poses are sometimes called. They’re great for capturing body language and design. What I find is that they tend to be honest and instinctual. Less time to think and only time to react. It’s great exercise for the mind and hand. These 2 thumbnails are from a recent zoom drawing […]
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