I drew this many years ago with pastels and pencil for the glasses. When I photographed this piece, the light from the flash reflected on the glasses making them look metallic. A pleasant, unexpected outcome! Greg Betza ©2019
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I found this in my flat file, a drawing from a few years ago. All pastels. ~Despina
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California is one of my favorite places to visit. While doing some spring cleaning this week I found a sketchbook just filled with studies for paintings I had from a trip to Big Sur. Between the Red Woods and the ocean edge of the Pacific coast it can feel like a mythical landscape filtered with an […]
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At a time when so much of the world is in chaos and violence, I can only hope that there is solace to be had in the beauty of the world. Feeling gratitude for the lovely day I had not too long ago, when I drew this peaceful cloud floating by. posted by Veronica
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Spending a little time away with Neil, in a country cottage in upstate New York. It started to snow, just a little, today, adding a veil of lace to this quaint country scene. Pastels were the medium of choice…posted by Veronica.
View post →A long time ago, in a very different land, two worlds came together and a project came out of it. I put it down just before finishing it, for reasons long lost, but have recently looked at it and wondered what would come of it if it were completed. Another project for the months ahead.—Dominick
View post →Snow is NOT white. Trust me I’ve seen enough snow this winter to last a lifetime. But amidst all the whining and complaining about the snow, every time I look out the window, or as I walk or drive through town, I am overwhelmed by how beautiful it is. I’ve seen lavendar snow, orange snow, […]
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Portrait of a man. Pastels over a watercolor ground. Greg Betza ©2013
View post →This one had a brilliant blue stripe on its wing. A Mallard, I believe. ~Despina
View post →I made this drawing during the advanced drawing workshop at the Dalvero Academy. The model that day was sporting a real summer look. -Despina
View post →Just some fun playing around with pastels…and pencil. ©2013 Greg Betza
View post →This is a reportage drawing made at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida last summer. There is nothing quite like letting the ink and pastels fly as you sweat in the summer sun…and it’s a beautiful, cultural parade too! -Greg Betza
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I’ve always had a funny relationship with pastels. I never feel that I enjoy using them, until I start to use them…and then I love it. Go figure. Greg Betza ©2012
View post →Here is a drawing I made in 2003 when I was living in Hoboken, NJ. At the time I was just out playing around with some pastels, but once I had the chance to read more about the church, it was really fascinating what I found… Founded in 1851 under the guidance of the Reverend […]
View post →With such incredible warm weather here on the east coast, it’s hard to tell whether it’s spring or summer? In any event, it’s a real treat to toss that bulky sweater aside! – Have a great one! Michele Drawing done in pastel chalk at the NYBG.
View post →It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~ Charles Dickens This was just last week? Can there really be snow today??? Join me welcome spring…share a smile, a seat or even a coffee with […]
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