~Despina
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“1-minutes” are what these short poses are sometimes called. They’re great for capturing body language and design. What I find is that they tend to be honest and instinctual. Less time to think and only time to react. It’s great exercise for the mind and hand. These 2 thumbnails are from a recent zoom drawing […]
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My second post of the year is another ancient global symbol. The pinecone has long been a symbol of enlightenment and has a close association with the human brain. ~Despina
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This is my first post of 2021 so I thought I’d start the year off in style 😉 Here is a fashion illustration made at the Society of Illustrators @soi128 Happy New Year and thank you for supporting One Drawing A Day. Greg Betza ©2021
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It’s our Greek tradition to break open a pomegranate on New Year’s Day. My sincerest best wishes to everyone for a sweet and tart year ahead. Abundance and prosperity. -Despina
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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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Looking back over the infamous year known as 2020, I hope that I can remember to feel gratitude for those close to me and the simple joys of life, and remember the many lessons that the year has taught me. Happy New Year 2021! Here’s to a brighter, healthier, more just, and more peaceful year […]
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I’ve been to EPCOT many times, but never on Christmas Eve. And never during a global crisis. It’s been a while since I sat down to draw my surroundings. It felt great to be back in the England pavilion with my son, just drawing, as Santa rode by on his sled. The land of Dickens […]
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Here is a drawing I made during a recent trip to Universal Studios in Florida. They had these great giant hats on all of the lamp posts. Strange but fitting for Christmas time. Have a wonderful holiday everyone! Greg Betza ©2020
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Another of the sandhill cranes from my yard. Greg Betza ©2020
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When you move to a new area there are always surprises, some good some not so good. Luckily we have been greeted by much good so far, including a trio of sandhill cranes that spend a great deal of time near the pond behind my house and often come knocking on my patio door. I’ve […]
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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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Of all of the years I can remember this may be the one I’m both thankful for and thankful to see end. Personally it has brought new perspectives, new growth and a new home. I am extremely thankful. I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and I hope that however you’re celebrating […]
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Drawing people’s faces has certainly changed these days. Greg Betza 2020
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We’ve moved into a new home and have purchased some new plants. Here is our new jade plant. Greg Betza ©2020
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An abstract watercolor tree for an abstract day. Greg Betza ©2020
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This week I’m in Pompano Beach Florida. The grounds of our accommodations are beautiful and I did my best to capture them with a few markers. Tropical plants look so strong and full of life. Greg Betza ©2020
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Drawing at the beach in Florida ~Despina
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Here in south western Florida it is still very much summer time. I spent a nice day today on the beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. I had a chance to make one drawing and here it is, a couple of guys wading around getting a tan. Greg Betza ©2020
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I stayed a few weeks on a canal in Holiday, FL. This is a quick marker drawing of the houses reflecting in the water. Looks kinda junky in the day but at night with a few lights on it looks rich and beautiful. Greg Betza ©2020
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