Long, long ago, in another life, I fantasized of attending Columbia University to pursue a writing career. It took art school years later for me to realize how many books I had overlooked in my pursuit of this dream. I have tried to catch up over time, and I have certainly been known to write […]
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I made this drawing a few years ago at a Workbook event. The model had a sword, that’s about all I remember lol. Greg Betza ©2019
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Brendan modeling at The SOI128 for the Toulouse_Lautrec Sketch Night. Love his ability to take on character. m hurst
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Peas, carrots, apples, tomato, basil—the list goes on. Everything but the kitchen sink, but I guess the plates go in there after the meal. Designs for ceramic plates form a few years ago.—Dominick
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I’m not always able to make it over to the Society of Illustrator’s Sketch Nights – but when it’s a Moulin Rouge theme, how can I resist? All of my favorite things wrapped up into one lacy French package. 🙂 You can see some more of my illustrations from the evening on my blog, HERE. […]
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A drawing made at the society of illustrators back in 2017 when Chinese headdresses and costumes were on display as they interpreted the folktale Mulan. Pen & Ink & Watercolor & Pencil & Crayon ~Despina
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Came in at the last minute, literally, of this warm up pose at The Society of Illustrators for the Toulouse Lautrec Sketch Night! Models Arielle and Branden posing. m hurst
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I came across this drawing from 2010 of the destruction of the old Giants Stadium and the construction of the new Met Life Stadium. Had a lot of fun making this series. Greg Betza ©2019
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Not sure if these two will become a part of the adventure but it was to draw none the less.—Dominick
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These little thumbnails were the catalyst for a project that occupied most of my 2018 – an illustrated interactive game wall at the new NYU Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital in New York, working with the talented people at Potion Design; a trip through NYC. This thumbnail was the start of the Central Park game, see the […]
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A drawing made at the society of illustrators back in 2017 when Chinese headdresses and costumes were on display as they interpreted the folktale Mulan. Pen & Ink & Watercolor & Pencil & Crayon ~Despina
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A long time ago, in a land down yonder river, I started an adventure with a knight. It follows me wherever I go and recently appeared right before my eyes. Tales of long ago, and not so long ago as well, flooded back. Maybe the snow moon will bring along some new directions. —Dominick
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Here is the lineup of the characters I illustrated for the Bronx Zoo section of the interactive Children’s Game Wall installed at the Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, in NYU Langone’s new Kimmel Pavilion building in New York City. The project was put together by the awesome team of designers and developers at Potion Design, and it […]
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The new congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been busy making headlines since her inauguration this January. If you look closely in this drawing I made in Jackson Heights last spring, at a rally against family separations at the southern border, you’ll see her holding the banner. She was out there marching with the organizations, Queens Neighborhoods […]
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A drawing of the lovely KIKA Von Kluck!! Purple and red. m hurst
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I hadn’t come prepared for the theme of the night, but when two people at the bar were playing chess and the music filling the room was resonating out hymns of kings and queens I quickly realized that the act before me was several moves ahead of me. Arielle and Brendan produced a full set […]
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Drawing at The Society of Illustrators last week with my friends at the Ladies Drawing Night to benefit @sunrisemvmt and #greennewdeal. I brought my cotton and my snails to draw. A fun night! m hurst
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From the Society of Illustrators last week. Amaya modeling for Sketch Night.—Dominick
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Headed out to the Society of Illustrators a few weeks ago with markers on my mind. Not sure why, but I did and that’s what I started working with…and really enjoyed. Here are the 2 models in their “street fashions”. Greg Betza ©2019
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The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. A drawing from The Society of Illustrators Themed Sketch Nights. I truly enjoyed drawing her. She has a great, enthusiastic attitude in her characters! m hurst
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