~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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Another view and drawing from the NAPA Valley Vineyard. I love grapes. And vines. And leaves. Oh my! m hurst
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I drew this image of the Capitol of the United States several years ago. At the time I drew it, I could never have imagined the events of the past week in our country. Let’s hope that we can pass this test on the ideals of democracy, and even, dare we say, come closer to […]
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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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Made this drawing in the Napa Valley in California a few years ago. There is nothing like sitting and drawing in the midst of a vineyard. It’s just endlessly beautiful with an abundance of clusters of grapes and leaves growing around you and off into infinity. Unending beauty. m hurst
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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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The Metropolitan Museum of Art was having a party and I was able to take the opportunity to make some drawings for an illustration job for Henri’s Reserve Champagne I was working on of people enjoying champagne at a party. How ironic and wonderful that I was there when this party was happening at The […]
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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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Although most of us will not celebrate Xmas 2020 with our family/relatives we can enjoy a lovely glass of champagne to toast the holiday! Cheers to everyone! Happy Holidays! Stay safe m hurst
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Another of the sandhill cranes from my yard. Greg Betza ©2020
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Made a pen and ink drawing of a frangipani tree that was in full bloom while I was on one of my trips back to St. Thomas, USVI. I love frangipani blossoms. They are so beautiful. m hurst
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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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Three more drawn portraits of people from Walt Disney World. Body language! m hurst
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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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Three more portrait drawings from the people at Walt Disney World! m hurst
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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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I found quite a few drawings I made at Disney World while learning how to draw portraits of people. So I will post three at a time. m hurst
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