Pure white cranes are sacred birds in the Japanese culture. They are intermediaries between heaven and earth, symbolizing happiness. I thought of a great white crane as a prayer from the Japanese people to the world, and a symbol of a brighter future in the midst of despair and uncertainty. I drew it as a […]
View post →For this print it is my desire to symbolize the natural forces that have taken over the Japanese people and their land: the earthquakes and the tsunamis. I want to represent the “eye of the storm” that is the darkest part in the center and show the lessening effects of the disaster as you wind […]
View post →Drawing by Despina Georgiadis In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.
View post →As a symbol of the transient nature of life as well as rebirth, I chose to paint cherry blossoms as a tribute to the people of Japan. Our National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. is a celebration of our friendship with Japan. Art by Greg Betza In response to the recent terrible earthquake in […]
View post →In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise  money on behalf of the victims. Your gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake […]
View post →…the last drawing was a tongue, but don’t ask me what this is, I was too busy waiting for the pork tenderloins. —Dominick
View post →Don’t turn a blind eye to destruction. Eddie Peña
View post →It’s hard to resist drawing a little girl in a princess dress, especially when she is croutching among flowers, absorbed in their beauty. As seen at the English Garden.
View post →Been going through my flat files lately, and came across a series of drawings I did when Harry Connick, Jr. performed outside of Bloomingdale’s for the Christmas crowd. This was fun to draw, and one of many reasons why I like living in New York City. – posted by Veronica.
View post →So it’s official, the cpdsa will be opening the rink in Central Park on Saturday April 9th. Â I’m so happy they were able to get enough funds together to go yet another season! Go CPDSA! Margaret Hurst
View post →After spending such a long time on that bridge drawing, I remember I couldn’t get the smell of the exhaust from all the cars out of my nose or the taste out of my mouth! But I also remember being with some really great people. It was a long time ago, and every time I […]
View post →Here is a drawing of an Italian-inspired performer. Drawing by Greg Betza
View post →It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~ Charles Dickens This was just last week? Can there really be snow today??? Join me welcome spring…share a smile, a seat or even a coffee with […]
View post →As to what this man is holding. —Dominick
View post →Eyes are organs that detect light, and convert it to electro-chemical impulses in neurons. Wikipedia.org Eddie Peña
View post →Another drawing I did at the Orlando airport of some fellow travelers. I tried to capture both the potted Floridian palm trees and the generic, low-energy atmosphere of this rather generic airport…
View post →Above is a wood engraving I made of the South Street Seaport, years ago. I love the Seaport – it’s such a unique spot in New York City, and so directly tied to the city’s history. On a sunny day, there’s nothing better than going down to the Seaport to make some drawings of the […]
View post →Skater and skater-watcher in Central Park. Â April is coming soon and the roller skaters and dancers and watchers will be out and moving and enjoying the cpdsa ring! Margaret Hurst
View post →Top of the morning everyone! I’ve heard that real Irish people in Ireland don’t like and never use this saying, but I’ve always liked it and feel pretty cool that I know the lesser-known correct response. -Despina ps- the correct response is “and the rest of the day to yourself!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
View post →Here is a study of the Main Street Cinema. I was playing with the idea of a type-based reportage. by Greg Betza
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