The end of 2020; so many have been anticipating this symbolic transition into better times. Me too. I made this drawing at Universal Studios last month. Creating it reminded me of all the many, many people I’ve drawn in real life over the years and how different it was this time. The masks, the uncertainty, […]
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I spent a day drawing at Universal Studios recently. Performing that day were these great stilt walkers decked out in holiday costumes. A giant candy-cane and wooden soldier. Fun! …and great to be out drawing in that environment again. Greg Betza ©2020
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Margaret’s recent post inspired me to dig into my file of older drawings and I found this portrait I made at Disney years ago. I’m 99% sure he was the mayor of main street. Good memories. Greg Betza ©2020
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As I club-hopped down Frenchman Street in New Orleans I stopped in a half empty club called the Blue Nile, which quickly filled up once this brass/percussion band hit the stage. I believe there were 7 musicians up there at once. Lots of energy. I was interested in the blue and yellow lights for some reason, […]
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I spent a week in New Orleans and was able to get out and draw some live jazz. Here is a drawing with litho crayon and a marker. I’ll post more soon… Greg Betza ©2020
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A live drawing from a few years ago. Greg Betza ©2019
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I went to the Society of illustrators to draw last night. Beautiful model . Markers on paper ~Despina
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I made this drawing of a model dressed as a pirate. Pen & Ink. Greg Betza ©2018
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Well actually Jevon McFerrin, son of “Don’t Worry Be Happy” Bobby McFerrin who I was fortunate to see play the lead role in Hamilton. Here is a drawing I made from my seat. Great play. Really. Greg Betza ©2018
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A drawing of the guitarist from a band I saw recently. China marker on paper. Greg Betza ©2018
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A drawing from a few weeks ago. #livedrawing Greg Betza 2018
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Quick drawing of silver dollar fish at the New York Aquarium. –Despina
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Here is a drawing of guitarist Steve Selvidge supporting the band Bash & Pop at a show last Saturday night in New Jersey. I was able to, easily, get unusually close to make a few drawings…and the light was great for once. Anyway, here’s Steve doing what he does. Greg Betza ©2017
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I’m happy to announce my inclusion in the traveling show “Across Europe with Best Fashion Illustration“. There are many wonderful artists in the show and I am honored to be amongst them. Here is a piece that is available for purchase through their website: http://www.modeart.eu Greg Betza ©2017
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I was fortunate to score a few tickets for my family and I to see Hamilton last month. I was familiar with the story and music prior to seeing it, which I think added to the experience (but I’m sure it’s great if you go in with no prior knowledge). I did my best to make […]
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I saw this couple having an intense, one-sided conversation. The poor guy was totally overwhelmed. No idea what the convo was all about, but she had a lot to say lol. Greg Betza ©2016
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Guitarist Max Eider, of the Jazz Butcher Conspiracy, at the Cake Shop in New York City back in 2013. China marker. Greg Betza ©2016
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I’m happy to be included in a new book by Lynne Chapman, Sketching People: An urban sketcher’s guide to drawing figures and faces. This drawing from my reportage of Pharaoh Sanders at Birdland back in 2012 is included in the book on page 96. It’s an informative book for those of you looking to improve your […]
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I made this drawing of the Saturn V rocket boosters on location at the NASA space center in Houston. #NASA -Despina
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I just returned from a trip to Hawaii where I attended my first luau. As you can imagine, there were quite a few hula dancers entertaining the festival goers throughout the evening. Here is a drawing I made that night. You can see more artwork from the trip on my blog. Greg Betza ©2016
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