This drawing has always reminded me of spring. So happy it has finally arrived. ~Despina
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I made this portrait a few years ago. During a drawing session I chose to close in on the model’s face. ~Despina
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Practicing for a demo on playing with different techniques for my class – it’s addictive. 😉 posted by Veronica
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Made a few drawings of faces using a couple of different sized brushes and a bamboo pen. Greg Betza ©2018
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I made this gouache painting many years ago while visiting Ellis Island. I don’t remember if this was inspired by a single photo or the many photos of different immigrants they have there. It’s a beautiful, important place where you can learn so much about our country. Greg Betza ©2018 #ellisisland
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Recent study for the idea of censorship and freedom of speech. ~Despina
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It’s good to do sometimes. Ink & bamboo brush
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I had no idea what I was walking into last week when I arrived at the Society of Illustrators Sketch Night. When this somber face turned around I couldn’t help but feel a little down. Clowns come in all shapes and sizes.—Dominick
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A quick drawing of someone about to cover their eyes. Looks very fearful, though that wasn’t the intent. I guess sometimes the pen captures what’s really happening regardless of what you think you see. Greg Betza ©2017
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A few different views of Patrick. Great drawing night! m. hurst
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Or maybe she was just contemplating what I was doing across from her. Either way, she seemed pretty serious.—Dominick
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Here is a quick study of a model’s face from a few months ago. Bamboo pen & ink. Greg Betza ©2017
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Another “blind” drawing from high school. My teacher would call it blind because he made us not look at the paper when drawing . This was a classmate. I think I may have peeked. Graphite on paper ~Despina
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Another drawing from my early college years. Charcoal. ~Despina
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I spent last night at the Society of Illustrators Tuesday sketch night. The long poses were a bit long for me, so instead of spending 20 minutes on 1 drawing I would make 2 or 3. Often including a portrait. Here is one I did with colored pencil and a fountain pen. Greg Betza ©2016
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Nothing I like drawing more than a face. Here is a study of Wendy that I did in the studio one day. So happy to be drawing with Dalvero Academy at our Brooklyn studio today!
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If I were to actually pay homage to the nature of the weather this weekend, at least in my part of the world, I would be discussing the strong winds and sudden shifts of temperatures as we went from hot to cold and back and back again. The problem with being such an interconnected world […]
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Or, rather, a portrait in scribbles. I don’t remember where I saw this person but I’m sure I was in a rush to remain undetected. Pencil on paper. -Despina
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I am always happier when those I am drawing don’t know that I am drawing them. Today however I thought for one moment, that this man was an older version of someone I had worked with long ago but couldn’t remember their name. Once we made eye contact, thankfully I was done with the drawing, […]
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Saw this guy on the train last week and drew him quickly before we he realized. I caught the attention of the man next to me who smiled and looked away when I looked up.—Dominick
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