Recently there was a big fire in a building in my neighborhood; about 12 blocks from where I live. Many, many people are without a home right now, and the Jackson Heights community has pulled together to donate the basic requirements of living for these displaced families – blankets, clothing, toiletries, etc. – to bring […]
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A little late but didn’t want to miss another week. In the midst of a busy work schedule I had a moment to run over to the Society of Illustrators to draw. Forgot it was burlesque night until I arrived. Fun Coney Island mermaid meets Disney’s Under the Sea creations.—Dominick
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Each weekend Studio 1482 will be featuring posts from the One Drawing A Day archives. Today’s post is by Greg Betza, from back in 2016. It’s titled “Accordion.” #ODADarchive I made this drawing of performer, Natasha, at EPCOT in Florida a few years ago. The accordion was wonderfully odd in contrast with her flamboyant costume. […]
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Here is a drawing I made during one of the more interesting sketch nights at the Society of Illustrators. You never know what amazing fashion or costumes the models will emerge wearing. Here are a few more drawings from that evening: http://www.gregbetza.com/vanity/ Greg Betza ©2017
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and I thought I’d post another drawing I made from the Revolutionary War reenactment I attended a few weeks back. I was told that the symbol of 2 hearts touching on the soldiers coats represents the idea that their “hearts and minds” are in the […]
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This man looked so weathered and was so thin that he literally felt like he had been fighting in the revolution for months, maybe years. All of the actors that day in Fort Lee dressed the part, but this man appeared to live it. #reenactment #RetreatToVictory #georgeWashington Greg Betza ©2016
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This is Samir, drawings of him Upside Down and Right Side Up together. Just liked the way they connected. m. hurst
View post →with an amazing hat! © Greg Betza 2013
View post →with just a few lines -Despina
View post →Happy Halloween! This drawing is from last year’s Halloween parade in New York’s Greenwich Village. Fellow Studio 1482 member Margaret Hurst and I went down to draw the proceedings. What fun! You can see more of these drawings on my blog entry from last year here. Trick or treat everyone! – Veronica
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