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A new year

oak tree illustration

Drawing #1 of the new year, a large oak tree growing near my studio window. Too many obvious metaphors here so let’s just say it keeps me looking up 🙂 Happy New Year, happy drawing! Greg Betza ©2019

Red Dress

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Made this marker drawing of this stunning red dress last night at the Society of Illustrators Sketch Night. Greg Betza ©2018

Poinsettia

poinsettia illustration

We have so many poinsettia’s around my house this time of year I just had to draw one. Marker on paper. Greg Betza ©2018

working

I grabbed the nearest drawing tool which happened to be a sharpie and I started looking online for different models to draw. Their poses are always exaggerated and therefore interesting and the lighting make their faces so fun to draw. Keep on working… Greg Betza ©2018

Another model

I had a model during my editorial illustration class yesterday and I managed to sneak in a few quick drawings while my students were drawing. Greg Betza ©2018

Apple Picking

We went apple picking 🙂 tombo markers on paper ~Despina

Alice and the Caterpillar

Alice and the Caterpillar in Wonderland drawing night at The Society of Illustrators. The groovy, smoking caterpillar! They were all a great team of models! m hurst

Easter Sunday at the ballpark

A few weeks ago, Easter Sunday to be exact, I was gifted incredible first row seats at CitiField, home of the New York Mets. The visiting St. Louis Cardinals’ on deck circle was right in front of my seat and there was some colorful banter between the players and the New York fans. I particularly […]

Great seats

Last Sunday, Easter Sunday to many, I spent with my son and nephews at Citi Field. We had front row box seats behind home plate, toward third base. The tickets were a gift and they were pretty incredible. Food included, very friendly staff, I have nothing but nice things to say about the place. It […]

From the car

A quick marker drawing from my window, in my car, parked of course. Greg Betza 2018

Garden

Here is a little b/w drawing of my, mostly dying, flower garden. Winter is on it’s way (unfortunately). Greg Betza ©2017

Grateful

A drawing of Patrick, a great model to draw. Always grateful for a wonderful model! m. hurst

Pink and Blue

Pink and blue with a little orange and yellow. m. hurst

Driveway

I like grabbing materials to draw with that I don’t often use. The different feel and look of the line lets new things happen. I drew this scene outside my window with a thick black marker with a chiseled tip. Fun. Greg Betza ©2017

House Plant

A study of an unknown plant that I have. In other words, I don’t know what kind of plant it is 😐 Marker on paper. Greg Betza ©2017

The Crocus Will Have to Wait

The last month or so has been very busy in the studio—projects coming and going. As Spring keeps trying to pop it’s head through the ground I had planned on drawing crocusie—croci, crocuses, croquettes—however you spell many crocuses. But as they bloomed during breakfast and were gone by lunch I figure I have to put […]

This Guy Again

My favorite boss. —Dominick

Don’t Tell

He hated this drawing but it was one of my favorites for the day. I never realized how funny we (I used to do this job for him way back when I was not supposed to be doing this job for him) look trying to clean the press. Our arms and hands have to get in to […]

Back to work

Planning on heading back to Jersey tomorrow to do some drawing of my father. This will be the first time for 2017 and the first time not in the summer heat. Oh, wait, it’s supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow? WTF!!???—Dominick

Standing Rock Thanksgiving

I do give thanks for all I have. I do look forward to seeing family. I do marvel at this country and its origins and how far it’s come. But this year, Thanksgiving has taken on a whole new meaning. This year, I give thanks to the US Constitution and the rights and privileges it […]