Another drawing from the NYRO rehearsals. The woodwind players do not like to be drawn (as opposed to the violins and celli, who practically do backflips when they feel the artist’s attention). I caught this guy hiding behind a column, which is funny, because he kind of looks like a column. I got him to […]
View post →It’s been 19 days since the quake in Haiti and time has revealed so much heart, so much resilience, so much courage from those affected, and yet there’s still much more work to be done to help them. As we continue to support the appeal for funds by CARE, a leading humanitarian relief organization, we wanted […]
View post →From the archives. I little thumbnail that meant a little more today. 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 effort to support the appeal for funds by CARE, a leading humanitarian relief organization. […]
View post →“The only work that will ultimately bring any good to any of us is the work of contributing to the healing of the world.†-Marianne Williamson 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 […]
View post →This drawing is titled, “Spirit”. I created it as a tribute to the courageous spirit of the people of Haiti. I will never forget the televised images of the Haitian people walking together through the damaged streets of Port-Au-Prince, singing and clapping together. Very moving. In response to the earthquake in Haiti, myself and the […]
View post →“Spiritual Space” This is a drawing I made in St. Thomas, USVI, of three Mocko Jumbies. Â Mocko Jumbies are stilt walkers who originated in Africa and came over to the Caribbean with the African people. Â They are considered to be reaching a spiritual space through elevation. Â Because of their great height they could see evil […]
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 →This drawing was done at a German restaurant in New York City, and is a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of German “Heimat” (roughly, “home”) kitsch. The stuffed deer stands for the belling stag (“Roehrender Hirsch”), which is the subject of pretty much every painting in old Germans’ homes, and is an allusion to the German spirit, an ennobled […]
View post →For a moment, so much means less than it did yesterday. In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the members of Studio 1482 have each donated 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 […]
View post →LIFE, what a precious thing it is. Being of Dominican descent I have seen first hand the suffering of the Haitian people. My hope and prayer is that out of this disaster Haiti will rise again, stronger, better and even more beautiful than ever and that our people would rise to the occasion and treat […]
View post →This piece was created for a project about a man who was born a slave on an 18th century plantation in Haiti who grew up to become one of the most admired citizens of the new world. In the course my research on this project I learned a lot about the suffering the Haitian people […]
View post →In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Haiti, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise  money on behalf of the victims. It is our effort to support the international appeal for funds by CARE, a leading humanitarian relief organization. We’ve selected CARE because we believe in their […]
View post →Yes…..Seven Swans A Swimming, Six Saguaro Cacti, Five Peace Roses, Four Angel Drawings, Three Happy Dancing Doves, Two Japanese Dancers and A Partridge In A Pear Tree! Only five more days to go. Â I know it’s January, but I’ve got to keep going! Margaret
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 →It’s been 63 hours since the quake in Haiti. Help is arriving as quickly as possible. Praying it reaches all in need. Sending love to all our friends and those affected by this tragedy.
View post →But she didn’t. She only art directed.
View post →Our very own lace monitor lizard, and proud to say so. Eddie Peña
View post →If you are in New York City this January, why not join us for the launch of Kati Nawrocki’s EPIPHANY cards on friday, January 22nd,  from 7 – 9 pm at the Open Center (22 East 30th Street at Madison Avenue). theanswersareinside.com PS cake is representative of the artwork rather than the catering at the […]
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