Here in New York City, as is unfortunately the case in many parts of the world, we are staying inside and practicing social distancing, to mitigate the effects of this dreadful COVID19 pandemic. As artists, yes, we are used to spending a lot of time in our studios. But we are also used to venturing […]
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I was looking through some drawings and found this one that I drew awhile back. I was learning how to draw the model and make marks. And also, no one was within 6 feet of the model! m hurst
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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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Two students drawing back in the day when you were physically in class and sitting close to each other. Please take care everyone. Wash your hands, respect your physical distance from others and please be well and safe. m hurst
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Just because. There is so much fear now. We all need love. m hurst
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Hoping for the beauty of spring to arrive soon. A tulip drawing in my hand will have to suffice for now. m hurst
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I had forgotten about this sketch I did for Random House a few years back. It was for the cover of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a very thrilling assignment to receive. It was an honor to illustrate such an important piece of literature. To see the final cover click here. Greg Betza ©2020
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So, kind of crazy, but this lady was sitting a table away from me at The Met and I couldn’t resist making this drawing of her. She was intense! Fun! m hurst
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I found this old page of thumbnails made at the pier in Hoboken, NJ. Pen & Brush Marker Greg Betza ©2020
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Arielle of #@thepearlingprinciple modeling at the SOI128 for Fashion Night. m hurst
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Study for Swan Lake. From a larger series. ~Despina
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Yet another wonderful night of drawing at the SOI128. Arielle of @thepearlingprinciple Fashion mode! m hurst
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Three ladies at the cafe in The American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. m hurst
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A lady at The Met Museum. She couldn’t find an outlet for her phone charger so she had to leave. So sad. Loved drawing her! m hurst
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From the island of Santorini, 2009. Watercolor. ~Despina
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Brendan of the Pearling Principle modeling at the soi128. m hurst
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A drawing of the Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Utah, made this summer. Greg Betza 2020
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Alice In Wonderland in a few phases from the SOI128! Fun drawing night! m hurst
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First drawing of the decade! I chose a darkening Texas sky. There were more colors, but I only had blue and black. Somehow that was all I needed, the mood feels just as it did. Happy New Year! Greg Betza ©2020
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Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, doorways, passages and endings. Janus has two faces, one looks into the future and the other looks into the past. I’ve decided to make Janus a goddess, so I guess we can call her Janice! Happy New Year to all and a wonderful and fulfilling 2020! […]
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