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Behind Those Eyes

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

Right Before Me

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 […]

Girl’s portrait

Made with pastels many years ago…I swear she felt just like this. Greg Betza ©2020

Waiting Around

Late as always, but this was sitting in my scanner so I figured I would put it up.—Dominick

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Pencil & Ink Wash. ~Despina

Spring!

spring fashion portrait

This drawing has always reminded me of spring. So happy it has finally arrived. ~Despina

charcoal portrait

charcoal portrait

I made this portrait a few years ago. During a drawing session I chose to close in on the model’s face. ~Despina

Demo

Practicing for a demo on playing with different techniques for my class – it’s addictive. 😉 posted by Veronica

Inks

greg betza ink drawings

Made a few drawings of faces using a couple of different sized brushes and a bamboo pen. Greg Betza ©2018

Portrait of an immigrant

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

Freedom of speech

Recent study for the idea of censorship and freedom of speech. ~Despina

Playing around

It’s good to do sometimes. Ink & bamboo brush

A Sad Drawing

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

Close your eyes

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

Views of Patrick

A few different views of Patrick. Great drawing night! m. hurst

Serious Drinker

Or maybe she was just contemplating what I was doing across from her. Either way, she seemed pretty serious.—Dominick

Quick Face

Here is a quick study of a model’s face from a few months ago. Bamboo pen & ink. Greg Betza ©2017

Memory Lane 6

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

Memory Lane 3

Another drawing from my early college years. Charcoal. ~Despina

Mixed media portrait

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