The world will mark dates later this week that hold more weight for the past year, but today is the day I remember. The day I could not spend with the one I love and would rather be with. Who knew what was to come. A year later she sits by my side—my office mate, […]
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I went on a nature walk today. Everything slowed down for just a little while. We put too much stress on big accomplishments—whatever that means anymore—and not enough on smaller moments. How would we get through our day without them. Without someone by our side to share them with. A neighbor, a friend, a pet, […]
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Sometimes, just sometimes, truer words can not be spoken.—Dominick
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My 10-year-old nephew gave me a sketchbook for Christmas, so I drew his portrait on the first page and gave it to him. He was so cute: He held very, very still while I was drawing, but his eyes were just about popping out of his head to watch what I was doing. After I […]
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A lighthearted quick drawing while I poke around the new iPad. This is my baby girl imagined as a little lady. She’s so proper and always picks her pinky up when eating or drinking, but she still makes a mess of her sweet potoatoes! ~Despina
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I snuck this drawing in before my daughter attacked my sketchbook, literally just before. You can see the determination in her eyes! Greg Betza ©2019
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I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I hope the same is true for you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Greg Betza ©2018
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My baby was gifted so many blankets, mostly handmade lovingly by special friends and family. All of them are different from each other in color and style. Here she’s swaddled in a floral and laying on a blanket with cross stitched hearts. I like to think she’s surrounded by love at all times. ~Despina
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I was creating live fashion portraits a few years ago at a #Bloomingdales, and an employee asked me to paint a portrait of her daughter or grandchild (I don’t recall). So when I had a free moment I made this for her. Liquid watercolor. Greg Betza ©2018
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Two very distinct directions, two very distinct feet.—Dominick
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The irony that I had to disconnect her from the natural world all around her in order for me to draw her in the natural world all around her will confound me for some time. None the less, she drew as I drew, old and new alike.—Dominick
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On the week of a very contentious presidential election here in the United States, I thought I would post this drawing of a little girl that I made on Election Night, standing with her flag in front of the Empire State Building. Her pride and hope are evident, and her sweetness and innocence are the perfect antidote […]
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After realizing my son would never sit still for a “portrait” I figured why not make a drawing that really feels and looks like him, you know, a “portrait”. My son hasn’t stopped moving since he was born so why should he be still in my drawing. I spent about 10 minutes just continually drawing […]
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I had the pleasure of hosting guests this past weekend—family I don’t get to see often, but always welcome the opportunity when it arises. We tend to get past what’s going on in our lives rather fluidly and start pondering broader subjects. Nothing topical—we never discussed the state of insanity that is the world at […]
View post →Howdy Monday people! Let’s see if a weekend can give me enough time to have a post ready all year long. For those of you expecting another Studio member today,we all shifted around a bit. Don’t think I’ve ever had the privilege to start out the week, at least not for the foreseeable future. I’ll […]
View post →Boy sitting on paisley chair doing some summertime reading. Pen on paper. ~Despina
View post →A quick drawing from a few months back.—Dominick
View post →I have had little visitors to the studio lately, who have been painting and working as if they owned the place. Sun, seahorses, and “your paints” is all the younger one ask.—Dominick
View post →“It’s not tomorrow, it’s the next day after tomorrow?” Planning always involves a ton of logistics. Even from the mind of the baby’s four year old sister.—Dominick
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My son and I sat down to draw each other. But the only way he can sit for me is if he reads. Marker on pencil. ~Despina
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