I’m spending a few weeks in Florida and have palm trees in my yard! It’s been raining for days but I was just able to pop out and make this quick pencil drawing in between the drops. Feels great to be back in Florida drawing. Greg Betza ©2020
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A couple with a strange vibe hanging out in the American Wing at The Met. m hurst
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The years pass fast. Faster than I realize most days. Another has come and gone and come again the one that follows. I no longer look down but my gaze is met right before me. I catch what I can and plant what little seeds I can for the future.—Dominick
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This little drawing I made in a Brooklyn cafe last fall didn’t seem like much when I drew it – but now it feels like a frozen memory of a NYC that is still not back. Looking forward to returning to this cafe and the neighborhood some time… posted by Veronica
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Found one more of the floating heads learning process. This will be the last one. It was interesting to look at these drawings from when I was learning about dimension and line and expression. The journey never ends! m hurst
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The days pass. I read a reference to the current mood which stated “the days pass slowly and with great haste at the same time.” All around the faces change. Aged by the slow and steady waiting of the clock. Waiting for the moment to pass. Sitting before me, she only gave me but a […]
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According to Wikipedia, Labor Day is “a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.” (LINK) This year I thought it would be fitting to send an extra thank you to […]
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A beautiful parade put on by the wonderful cast at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, back when standing shoulder to shoulder enjoying life wasn’t dangerous 🙁 Greg Betza ©2020
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And, of course, more random floating heads from drawings away back. Line in direction and dimension. The learning process continues!! m hurst
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For various reasons I have had the premise of heroes on my mind lately. How the past informs the future. How the present is a test for those who want better for all, not just a few. I did not grow up with the idea of hero worshipping. There were very few, if any, put […]
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Made with pastels many years ago…I swear she felt just like this. Greg Betza ©2020
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More sorting and filtering through old drawings and found these random floating heads. They are pen and ink drawings I was making as I was trying to figure out proportions and facial expressions/body language. Learning is a process. That’s for sure! m hurst
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As I began the quick little portrait I was asked to “get the background too!” I guess she didn’t like the first few.—Dominick
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This quick little graphite drawing was made in December 2019, while riding on the 7 train in NYC. It’s a drawing of my husband Neil and my step-daughters Ashley and Danielle, visiting us from Florida, sitting together on the subway bench across from me. Neil is showing Danielle, who is majoring in Civil Engineering, something […]
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Margaret’s recent post inspired me to dig into my file of older drawings and I found this portrait I made at Disney years ago. I’m 99% sure he was the mayor of main street. Good memories. Greg Betza ©2020
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Once again, going through some old drawings and discovered this pen and ink “winged fantasy beast” among some drawings. I have no idea what in particular I was attempting to illustrate, but it looks like I had a lot of fun creating the winged beast! Also had some coffee near by, hence the splatter in […]
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This drawing of these gentlemen hanging out on a porch in Viñales, was made during a memorable trip to Cuba in 2015. As I was drawing it, one of the men came over and engaged me in conversation. Read the whole story in my post on our Studio 1482 website New section: Armchair Travels: Cuba. […]
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Well yes it is called the Willis Tower these days, but growing up when it was known as the Sears Tower it’s always been hard for me to call it anything else. It’s a beautiful building, from a different time. Greg Betza ©2020
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Continuing to look through my sketchbooks. Found this drawing from Le Tour De France in Paris. One of the most amazing events to observe! More energy exuding, even at the end of the race. Although, that’s probably when the riders are the most pumped. Incredible energy! m hurst
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Five months in the biggest thing missing from my daily life, aside from a good handshake or a nice bear hug of, is the practice of drawing the most crowded spaces in any city or town I may be in at the time. Something to look forward to for sure. Nothing to complain about. Life […]
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