One day that reference will have absolutely no meaning to anyone. I stood alongside the millers for most of the day last week. Breathing in particles no person should ever inhale, I felt the layers of blacktop cover me and my pads. —Dominick
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Yesterday morning started out with a nice brisk walk to the end of Main Street. As I walked back and forth with each pass the milling operator yelled down, “You’re getting your steps in today!”—Dominick
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Had a chance to work on two earth day timed projects last week. Honored to be a part of my local composting drive. The turn around was quick and simple. I came on to add a few illustration elements to a great project. —Dominick
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Every morning I see a few more in the trees. Not quite Spring like activity but certainly plenty of fly bye to see how the neighborhood is doing. Soon the nests will be opened up for the summer and all will be bounding with activity.—Dominick
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As I mentioned in February, I sketched this bird in the side of a notebook either last spring or possibly even in 2020. Prior to then I never remember seeing one of these bird in my life. For two years I have been amazed that I could possibly have missed such a distinct creature […]
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One of the things I love about Jackson Heights, my NYC neighborhood, is that there is always something happening. Sunday morning we heard some kind of commotion at the park down the street from our building, and walked over to discover a mini-rally encouraging residents to volunteer as door knockers and flyer distributors for various […]
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These marker drawings are from a Destroyer concert in 2011. Funny I came across these today as I was just listening to his new album. I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone, but if you give them a chance and you get it, you can’t get enough. Greg Betza ©2022
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So nice to be out and about in the city again. Made a quick drawing of this intense conversation between two women at the Essex Market. I’d love to know exactly what they were talking about! Posted by Veronica
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Even the sky was Ukrainian blue on Sunday, as befitted the Ukrainian rally in Washington Square Park in NYC. The two people on the right side of my drawing were holding poles which each had two flags on them. The man explained – The one with the flags of NATO and the United States together […]
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It was so warm in NYC this past Thursday, that I swear I could see the cherry tree in my building’s courtyard start to bloom. Maybe she was just thinking about it… Posted by Veronica
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Seemed appropriate for a Valentine’s week post to highlight one of the few who sticks around all winter year in and year out. Growing up I never saw so many. I will never grow tired of their gracing our front tree and sitting in safety from us as we sit inside quietly admiring them.—Dominick
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The temperatures got into the 50s in NYC this weekend – so warm out that after Neil and I visited a friend’s gallery opening in Chelsea, we stopped by the market to have some tacos al fresco. I made this quick drawing of him while he answered an email on his phone. The warm weather […]
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As the robins caused a flurry this past weekend under the holly tree and led to discussions of migration and who should be here this time of year and who should not, I wondered what one of my new backyard friends does for the winter. I had either never seen or never paid much attention […]
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Sitting in my studio on a cold January day, I find myself daydreaming of summer, and an afternoon spent at the beach on Coney Island. This is a quick little drawing I made of a young boy running with Cheetos spilling from his bag, chased by hungry seagulls. Posted by Veronica
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Thinking of old friends from last summer’s visits in the back yard and looking forward to reaching out and spending time with them again. Until then I will enjoy the cold.—Dominick
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The ground outside has been covered for a few days now and the marks in the snow tell tales of lurking creatures looking for some signs of vegetation. Small rabbit prints, neighborhood cats on the prowl, and a deer or two traipsing through the yard. On the phone with a friend in London he […]
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It’s the holiday in honor of Martin Luther King today, and Voting Rights are currently very much on the agenda in Congress. Preserve voting rights for all and we preserve democracy. Be seen, be heard, VOTE! Reportage illustration of a demonstration in lower Manhattan by Veronica Lawlor
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I had other thoughts as this day was ending, but then I read Veronica’s post from yesterday and thought to myself “should it ever be too late to say Happy New Year?” At least not in January. What led me to this spot, the place I stand at this very moment, is a long and […]
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Happy New Year 2022! (Is it too late to say happy New Year on January 10?) Wishing everyone joy and tranquility for 2022. Hoping that this year ends on a higher note, as we all continue to make our way through this new reality. Mixed media posted by Veronica
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I carry over from last year to this with nothing in hand. No resolutions to be spoken of, simply searching. Meaning. Answers. Questions. Truth. Fiction. Fantasy. It’s all on the table. Honor the moment. So with that I wish you a peaceful and healthy new year. May you find what you are looking for and […]
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