I’m working on a new job involving the horse so I’ve been creating a few studies. I haven’t worked in charcoal in years so time to get a feel for it again. Here is one study of the horse in motion. Greg Betza ©2021
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Here was an alternate drawing for a reportage project back in 2015. I remember it being one of my favorite jobs, just sitting at a table on a closed street, getting paid to make drawings. I never ate at the restaurant Porta though I hear it was quite good. Greg Betza ©2021
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I got the old dip pen & ink bottle out to study the sandhill crane this time. I feel like this is getting closer to the feeling of length and sharpness that is so apparent when they walk around. Amazing because they are also so graceful! Greg Betza ©2021
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I tried over and over this morning to draw my daughter. She would sit still just long enough to make me believe she’d stay there for at least a minute or two, but as if with eyes in the back of her head, as soon as I laid brush to paper she’d completely change her […]
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My neighbor feeds the local duck population so I benefit by always having these feisty creatures nearby. My daughter loves them and I’ve just begun to start exploring them visually. Here’s a study from last week… Greg Betza ©2021
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Central Park flowers! Can never get enough! m hurst
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More flowers and leaves from Central Park! m hurst
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Tiny Flowers underneath and around a chopped tree in Central Park. The tiny flowers made me so happy! m hurst
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This is my daughter. I realized recently that I haven’t drawn her in a while. Drawing children is so enjoyable for me, they do crazy things with their bodies and never stop for more than a few seconds. Greg Betza ©2021
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I drew these two a few months ago. The only thing they had in common were the masks. Greg Betza ©2021
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A Rodin Hand drawn at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am always enamored of the energy in Rodin’s sculptures and drawings. I felt that this hand was taking a walk! m hurst
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This sandhill crane was camouflaged in the grass, but unlike the Blue Heron that does something similar, the crane is not looking to feed. Maybe it was just posing for me? Greg Betza ©2021
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Two people talking. I think. He looks a little distracted. m hurst
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I love watching the sandhill cranes in my yard twist themselves into so many different pretzel-like configurations. The contrast of their snake-like necks and legs so skinny I can’t believe they don’t snap is really exciting to draw. Hope that comes through! Greg Betza ©2021
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One new drawing of two Mocko Jumbies from St. Thomas! m hurst
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This is a page of “warm-up” drawings, about 30 seconds each. Drawing is just like sports that way, it’s good to take a few minutes to shake the rust off, no matter how often you draw. Greg Betza ©2021
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Two Mocko Jumbies dancing in St. Thomas, USVI! m hurst
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A study I did years ago at the New York Botanical Garden, just found a page of these today! Greg Betza ©2021
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People entering the Italian Pavilion to get a look at Italy! m hurst
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One of the highlights of the pandemic lockdown for me has been the regular Zoom drawing sessions I’ve been having with my 11 year old nephew William. So when we saw each other recently at a distanced outdoor gathering, it only made sense that we would bring our sketchbooks and draw together. Above is my […]
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