I first posted this in 2018 as I was working on imagery to represent what I was sensing. I saw it happening not only in the press but also on social media and among friends. The list of things we aren’t allowed to discuss is growing. People are being de-platformed, smeared and demonized. I believe […]
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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
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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 […]
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Made with pastels many years ago…I swear she felt just like this. Greg Betza ©2020
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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
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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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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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