Really longing to get out and draw—large crowds. Not going to happen anytime soon but feeling my way around what is possible. This old abstract crowd brought me some joy and hope. A little play to get the thoughts moving.—Dominick
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Here’s something light in these heavy times: more Zoom art projects with my nephew! We are making a painted rock solar system, and he is the art director. My assignment: the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn. I added a little extra rock of stars for fun. 🙂 posted by Veronica
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Charcoal pencil on paper. ~Despina
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Having so much time these days I’m sure you find yourselves looking into the past. Whether through your memories or through digital files, and sometimes we stumble upon something we had forgotten. Such is what happened with this drawing from 2014. Greg Betza ©2020
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A few more drawings from the virtual Life Drawing Symposium with Veronica Lawlor and Melanie Reim. The facial expression is eyes, nose, and mouth! Kept this facial expression to a bare minimum. Loved drawing Lori Hammel. M hurst
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In all the change going on in the world at the moment, one of the benefits of being close to home constantly is that I have been able to take a step back and plan for the entire summer from a more grounded perspective. Having tried to plot out certain ideas over the years I […]
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Another from my days waiting to be called for jury duty… Greg Betza ©2020
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I had a wonderful time this past weekend drawing the expressions and hands of the model Lori Hammel during the Mini Life Drawing Symposium taught by Veronica Lawlor and Melanie Reim! These are a few examples of the drawings made during the virtual drawing class. I really enjoyed thinking about the point of view and […]
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Black Lives Matter protests and vigils for George Floyd have taken over the country, and the world. As a reportage illustrator and someone in sympathy with the protestors, I would normally be in the midst of it all, documenting these events, but have supported in spirit only, due to the coronavirus threat. But from a […]
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Greg Betza ©2020
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Somehow there’s always a good side and a mean side. What’s it gonna be? Your choice. You choose to be the person that you are. Choose wisely. Misty Meaner virtual drawing at the Society of Illustrators, NYC. m hurst
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Posted 6/3/2020: To say I felt isolated Tuesday would be an understatement. It wasn’t until late in the day that I saw all of the #BlackOutTuesday social media. I haven’t wanted to be online much, yesterday especially. While I searched for something to say, I was at a loss. All I can muster is this: Listen. […]
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Yesterday I took a break from reality and spent a few hours in an online drawing session with Alison Cook Beatty Dance. As I drew Alison’s performance, the grief of the nation seemed to come through in her movements. Pain is pouring out on the streets of our cities, and healing seems so far away. […]
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The anticipation is strong for peony blossoms. We almost need Post-its to remind us not to blink, lest we miss it. And then, they don’t stick around for too long. If you slow time a bit and pay close attention, you’ll see a spectacular show. Pen on post-its ~Despina
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My parents have beautiful peonies growing in their front yard. I had to try and capture it. Not so easy, they are so delicate and light! Greg Betza ©2020
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Another virtual drawing of Misty Meaner on the Society of Illustrators site. Fun Sketch Night at SOI128! m hurst
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Last week I reached out to my good friend Mark to check in during these crazy times. All was good on his end but we started talking shop and a little history. Way back in olden times when I was just out of school I worked in a print shop during the day doing various […]
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Often when I have a reportage job coming up, I’ll spend some time practicing on location before I start the project. This is one such drawing, made in my NYC neighborhood of Jackson Heights in February of this year. It was a cold but sunny day, and I scored a seat in the window of […]
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Ink and crayon on craft paper. ~Despina
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