Sometimes I can’t help but see the patterns in the trees, like a dance on the horizon. It has been some time since I watched outside a speeding window, catching a moment that may never be again, marking a note to come back to that minute, that second. It may all change in an instant, […]
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This painting is not of a “river view” it is actually a pond or some other small body of water, I’m not sure…but it is located in Riverview, Florida. Hope that wasn’t too confusing. Liquid ink on watercolor paper. Greg Betza ©2021
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My parents have beautiful peonies growing in their front yard. I had to try and capture it. Not so easy, they are so delicate and light! Greg Betza ©2020
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Not really, just taking stock and working on some old projects. Found this from a few years ago. Quick study of an autumnal tree.—Dominick
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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
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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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