Nothing says Spring in the Northeast of the US like the scent of lilacs, and so I was super happy to spend this past Saturday at the New York Botanical Garden, sitting in the lilac plants doing pastel drawings. I was an invited artist to the NYBG’s 4th Annual Plain-Air Invitational, hosted by artist James […]
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This summer I took a lot of time to plant flowers and tend to my garden. I’m no expert, I just pick what I think is beautiful or has the right color, etc. This particular plumed celosia is so beautiful. I tried to capture it but trust me I fell short. Greg Betza ©2018
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I made this little watercolor and gouache painting at the Palace of Versailles back in 2006. It was hot and surreal, and very memorable. ~Despina
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Each Sunday Studio 1482 will be featuring a post from the One Drawing A Day archives. Today’s post is by Greg Betza, from back in 2014. It’s titled “Iris” #ODADarchive Greg Betza
View post →I don’t know why I should be surprised when I see a burst of color along the horizon, I keep waking to sunny days left over from September. These temperatures are not right, but the colors are nice. Funny how a few days of rain will make the next few days that much brighter. Enjoy […]
View post →Pastel and pencil. -Despina
View post →I decided that since I’ve had to stay close to home lately that I’d make some art about my home. Here is an ink and watercolor drawing/painting of my son’s “climbing dome” which sits in the middle of our yard. © Greg Betza 2014
View post →Here is an ink and watercolor painting I made of some irises last week at our local Iris Garden. Greg Betza ©2014
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