Truth be told I am posting this and last weeks drawings late. Why? Because I started the drawings and wasn’t happy with them until this afternoon. Tomorrow based on the time stamp above. Until 2 minutes ago I had not seen that Ronnie posted another beautiful cherry blossom yesterday. Spring seems to be on everyones […]
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The sight of a magnolia tree in full bloom has always caught my attention from blocks away. On the topic of childhood memories and where our passions stem from, I have always had a strong liking—obsession maybe—for trees. This species however is an oddity to me. I can’t place my first memory of it. I have […]
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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 true love said to me, did you know that you just posted the fifth day of Christmas. Maybe it is my upbringing and the lack of the sort of thing in my life as a child, but I am not one for resolutions come the New Year. While I am friendly with Janus and […]
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It has been a year like no other around the world. We will have stories to share and for anyone born post-COVID they may never understand the shift in culture. As we settle into the end of the this long and trying year, may we all find a glad tidings in everything that we do. […]
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No doubt this calendar year’s end looks different from those past. There area few traditions this season that I am going to miss for sure. One of which is my annual trek to see the Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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An abstract watercolor tree for an abstract day. Greg Betza ©2020
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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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Being inside for over a month makes you really take notice of the things that are right outside your window. My office window faces the shared garden in the courtyard of our building complex. I’ve enjoyed seeing the cherry trees bloom, as well as the elms and oaks that surround them. But the tree closest […]
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Holiday cards are often some of my favorite types of illustration projects to do. Thought I’d reach into the archives for today’s post, and put up a sketch I created for a client a few years ago. They went with another of my ideas, but I still like this thought of a global scene under […]
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Peas, carrots, apples, tomato, basil—the list goes on. Everything but the kitchen sink, but I guess the plates go in there after the meal. Designs for ceramic plates form a few years ago.—Dominick
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Drawing #1 of the new year, a large oak tree growing near my studio window. Too many obvious metaphors here so let’s just say it keeps me looking up 🙂 Happy New Year, happy drawing! Greg Betza ©2019
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When I look at a tree I tend to think of them as old wise souls. They are solid, persistent, providers, calm and collected. Each one is so different. Looking forward to the fall and watch their leaves change color. Eddie Peña
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Long ago I realized that December 25th marked the 1st day of Christmas—contrary to what I thought were the two weeks leading up to the big day when I was a kid. This changed everything. All the hustle and bustle of the season comes to an abrupt end and then the holiday starts. Everything has […]
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I was recently commissioned to paint a specific tree which is located in Florida near the beach. Here is one variation that didn’t make the final cut, but I do like it. I think it captured a sunny beach vibe, which I so long for on this chilly December day. Greg Betza ©2017
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Small painting from my window this morning. Greg Betza ©2017
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As the holiday season is fully underway, I continued my attempt to knock off a few more ideas for those projects that never see the light of day. —Dominick
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Every October I see artists posting that “this one is for Inktober…” or “starting my Inktober…”, and I get it, ink drawings in October. But I’ve never really understood the origin. So I just looked it up and found that it was created by Mr. Jake Parker as a way to improve his skills with […]
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Time passes on and a 70 foot tree is lowered to the ground. Nature gave it life and nature brought it’s slow end. As the last limbs are collected and life returns to normal, what once filled the sky will be empty for a little span of time.—Dominick
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