I recently had the opportunity to draw from a terrace on the 47th floor of a downtown New York City building – talk about getting dizzy. But what an exhilarating experience! – Veronica
View post →People having a good meal at a local diner. Eddie Peña
View post →Here is yet another reportage drawing from this series. I hope you’re enjoying them! And if you’re in town definitely visit The High Line. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →Pink Lady and Gent Snail meet at the Ball… Margaret Hurst
View post →Here is another drawing I made while walking The High Line. Go have a stroll if you’re in NYC. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →I spent some time in NYC this week and I had a chance to visit The High Line. The High Line is a park above Manhattan’s west side. Originally an elevated freight railroad line, it was converted into a public park and opened in 2009. It has a really interesting vibe and a totally different […]
View post →Here is another small watercolor made at the New York Botanical Garden. painting by Greg Betza
View post →I made a series of small watercolor paintings. The New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show is not to be missed. Greg Betza ©2011
View post →Spring in Central Park is such a special time … crisp, colorful and inspiring. Drawing done in crayon and pencil by Michele
View post →I have a small sketchbook that I carry around with me to take notes and make quick drawings. It’s so interesting to look back through it and see the many ideas written as well as the brief record of where I’ve traveled over the last few months. Here is a drawing I nearly forgot about […]
View post →2 studies while on a flight to Florida. zzzzzzzzzzzz Drawing by Greg Betza. In response to the recent terrible earthquake in Japan and the tsunamis in the Pacific, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a piece of art to raise money on behalf of the victims. Please click here for more information.
View post →As a symbol of the transient nature of life as well as rebirth, I chose to paint cherry blossoms as a tribute to the people of Japan. Our National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. is a celebration of our friendship with Japan. Art by Greg Betza In response to the recent terrible earthquake in […]
View post →So it’s official, the cpdsa will be opening the rink in Central Park on Saturday April 9th. Â I’m so happy they were able to get enough funds together to go yet another season! Go CPDSA! Margaret Hurst
View post →Skater and skater-watcher in Central Park. Â April is coming soon and the roller skaters and dancers and watchers will be out and moving and enjoying the cpdsa ring! Margaret Hurst
View post →So it looks like the cpdsa will be able to open it’s “doors” in Central Park this April, barely. Â So if you feel so inclined, please donate whatever you can to the Central Park Dance Skaters Association. Â They’ll appreciate it! Thanks! Margaret Hurst
View post →I spent the morning of February 14th (yes, Valentine’s Day) making this drawing outside of the American Museum of Natural History in NY. It was a warm, beautiful day, the first I can remember of this year. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →I enjoy studying patterns, this is one of hundreds of experimental pattern play. Eddie Peña
View post →These are two people who hang out at the cpdsa skating circle. Â They are not the traditional skaters you see in the circle. Â The lady on the left likes to dance, and from what I have observed she is very professional, and passionate. Â The other, the gentleman on the right, is dancing, but I don’t […]
View post →At least that’s what it looked like to me watching these 2 men sit and talk on a park bench. drawing by Greg Betza
View post →The CPDSA is a great nonprofit organization that provides a save and organized and fun place for skaters and for those who love to watch them, or join in with the skating. Â They need some financial help to keep the skating ring going in Central Park this coming spring. It costs some money to keep […]
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