The anticipation is strong for peony blossoms. We almost need Post-its to remind us not to blink, lest we miss it. And then, they don’t stick around for too long. If you slow time a bit and pay close attention, you’ll see a spectacular show. Pen on post-its ~Despina
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Part of staying close to home has been the realization that so much happens when you aren’t really paying attention. The number of bird calls I have discovered echoing through my neighborhood grows by the day. I also have noticed, just like watching a pot boil, that one should NOT watch grass grow. Nothing happens […]
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It’s funny the number of times in a given week you can jokingly say, “let me check my calendar” knowing there is barely anything on said calendar and yet somehow the weeks fly by in our current state of life with little room for relaxation. Every move requires plan. So before the next storm takes […]
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Spring is upon us…and I’m sure I speak for you all when I say it feels quite different this year. Instead of bursting out of our homes to enjoy the warmer weather, blossoming plants and blooming flowers, we’re shut in, afraid to breathe the fresh air, especially if anyone is within 6 feet of that […]
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One of my favorite posters in the past ten years, nothing sums up that you are never just passing through than a reminder that you might drive differently if you lived on the very street you were so eagerly trying to get across. Safe biking to all those who are already enjoying the beautiful Spring […]
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This drawing has always reminded me of spring. So happy it has finally arrived. ~Despina
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Each weekend Studio 1482 will be featuring posts from the One Drawing A Day archives. Today’s post is by Michele Bedigian, from back in 2016. It’s titled “Is it Here Yet?” #ODADarchive Enough already! I know it’s just days away, but I can’t help myself..coats off, evening walks, new grass, tulips and buds, baseball and bike […]
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Last week marked the end of the local softball season. Sitting on the grass in the park, watching the day draw to a close, I grabbed the few paints I had in my bag and quickly got the scene. As my studio mates know, I am not the biggest fan of Summer, but this one […]
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Flower arrangement given to me by a dear friend. Pencil on paper ~Despina
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While still packed with intermittent cold spells, the past week has finally seen a few days that look, smell, and taste like Spring. Today was the best yet, perfect for a little sketch in the park.—Dominick
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The irony that I had to disconnect her from the natural world all around her in order for me to draw her in the natural world all around her will confound me for some time. None the less, she drew as I drew, old and new alike.—Dominick
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Here is an old frame from a concept board I had drawn up about perfume. This woman walking in a field of flowers feels very much like this time of year to me. Pastel on paper. Greg Betza ©2017
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Pen and cut paper ~Despina
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The tree outside my window is covered with light green “pom-pom” shaped blossoms. I love this time of year. Greg Betza ©2017
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Carrying bags in from the car I was shocked to see one lonely crocus in the flowerbeds. Plenty of shoots that do not look as if they will produce any blooms, but right upfront was a sole crocus. All the pics on instagram in the previous weeks had destroyed my hopes that I would find any out front. I figured […]
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I like how tulips try to escape the vase. Their stems reach out as if to say “lend me a hand would ya?” Cut paper and pen. ~Despina
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Last week I found myself with some time to wait in between meetings, so I decided to check out the Macy’s flower show. It’s a spring tradition here in NYC. This year’s theme is carnival, and they did it up right with lots of carousel animals – including a unicorn! And of course, plenty of flowers and […]
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“… I dream my painting and I paint my dream.” – Vincent Van Gogh. – Here’s a pen and Ink drawing done while I was sitting under one of the most massive oak trees I’ve ever experienced at the NYBG. It was surreal … a feeling of small yet safe, cradled yet free, quiet yet special. Enjoy the little […]
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Watercolor markers. -Despina
View post →In the midst of the sun drenched background, as the proper season was finally taking over, the setting was highlighted with the most welcome sign of new life, buds on every tree short or tall. A short lived sweet spot between the silhouette of the forgotten winter and the coming lush green shade.—Dominick
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