Well yes it is called the Willis Tower these days, but growing up when it was known as the Sears Tower it’s always been hard for me to call it anything else. It’s a beautiful building, from a different time. Greg Betza ©2020
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Last August my family and I spent a week in Grand Junction Colorado. I had never heard of the place, and though I had an idea of what Colorado would be like, Grand Junction did not fit what I had in mind. It is much more “Utah”, much more desert and what you may think […]
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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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Having a free day today I spent some time drawing our little Christmas tree. It’s only about 3 feet tall, but it works. I hope you’re all enjoying whatever holiday you celebrate and are taking time to relax and reflect over the next few days… Greg Betza ©2019
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Another marker sketch from the passenger seat this summer. This is Utah. Greg Betza ©2019
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The Delicate Arch has become the unofficial symbol of Utah, it’s that beautiful orange-red rock formation on their license plate. I didn’t really know what to expect, and honestly I expected to be underwhelmed by another touristy landmark. Boy was I wrong. First, the 1.5 mile hike was intense, climbing nearly 500 feet. Out of […]
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I have been to a cave or two in my day, but nothing prepared me for what I saw at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. WOW. The natural beauty, the fantasy, the awe. I really don’t have the words to describe it. Here is a drawing from the Hall of Giants, a series […]
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Driving (as the passenger) through Utah this summer I quickly drew the rapidly changing landscape. Every few minutes the land would completely change. It was beautiful. I drew so fast, looking back at them I see just how different they were. Greg Betza ©2019
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It’s so bizarre but the desert feels like the floor of the ocean to me . Gigantic succulents are visually similar to kelp and seaweed for me. But it’s no where near as wet. In fact if dry could be dried… ARIZONA ~Despina
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I’ve been traveling and travel journaling as well. Here is a spread that I made at the Colorado National Monument. It’s an extraordinary place where “Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama.” It’s not always on the radar when heading on a trip of National Parks, but I assure you it’s not […]
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More Juniper trees from Colorado. Pen & Ink. ~Despina
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Another from my time in Grand Junction, Colorado. Pen & Ink. ~Despina
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I spent a week in Kansas City, MO in July and made my way down to one of its famous jazz clubs, the Green Lady Lounge. On that night, performer Max Groove (not his real name ;)) performed his organ duo with a drummer (can’t remember his name :(). Great guys and great music. Greg […]
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I’ve been traveling cross country this summer and yesterday I traversed the plains of Kansas. Aside from a few cows dotting the landscape, not much to see. But there is something beautiful in the golden plains and the multiple greens of the crops. I tried to capture that here, and a few cows. Greg Betza […]
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Another from the show at the botanical gardens in Columbus Ohio. Chihuly in the butterfly conservatory. Despina Georgiadis ©2019
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While spending time in Columbus Ohio I stopped in at an arcade/bar and did some drawing. It was fun to see all of the different people huddled together for the common social activities of gaming and drinking. Greg Betza ©2019
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I saw this funny scene, a big tough guy playing a Popeye arcade game, sweet Olive Oil approved. I don’t think he knew she was there. Ha. Greg Betza ©2019
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Another drawing from Castlefield in Manchester. What a place! posted by Veronica
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It would seem just plain RUDE to visit London and not make a drawing of Big Ben. I was happy to oblige. Note the lovely British clouds in the sky. posted by Veronica
View post →Happy to announce that my book, The Urban Sketching Handbook: Reportage and Documentary Drawing has been released this month by Quarry! It’s illustrated with my location work, along with the work of my friends at Studio 1482, Urban Sketchers, and Dalvero Academy. It has ideas and advice for creating reportage drawings and telling stories with your […]
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