despina georgiadis – Despina Illustration

Happy Easter

Here are Easter eggs illustrated with the images of orchids- a symbol of fertility.

Made in NJ

So excited to announce that I will be showing my work at Made in New Jersey, taking place at Gallery 51 in Montclair, NJ. I will be alongside fellow Studio 1482 illustrator Greg Betza, and 8 otherÂ illustrators who all live and work in NJ. The show opens THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH from 5-10pm so […]

Dinosaur bones

Hereâ€™s a drawing I made while in the main entrance at the Museum of Natural History with Dominick. While he was seeing birds in the bones, I was getting lost and confused in the them. It was fun! I think I have more I can post soon. Sometimes it’s nice to just go and draw […]

Spring

It seems close. Today was a sunny day, but it started out pretty gray. It even snowed in Long Island. Here’s a drawing of the rhododendron in my yard. Not blooming YET. but soon. SOON.

Coincidental Illustration

Last year I was commissioned to illustrate a jungle scene for the LA swimsuit designer Palmela G.Â It was, and still is, being used as the splash page on the company’s website, and looks like this:Since sketches rarely see the light of day after the job is done, I thought I’d let mine out and […]

Collaborative Drawing

At the New Museum in NYC for the Pawel Althamerâ€™s â€œDraftmenâ€™s Congressâ€ exhibit with Dalvero Academy yesterday, we had a terrific time! The artist invited people to draw and paint everywhere and anywhere in the gallery space. What fun. Spontaneous drawing at itâ€™s best. Great sense of freedom, it made us feel like kids. Above […]

Snow is not white

Snow is NOT white. Trust me Iâ€™ve seen enough snow this winter to last a lifetime. But amidst all the whining and complaining about the snow, every time I look out the window, or as I walk or drive through town, I am overwhelmed by how beautiful it is. Iâ€™ve seen lavendar snow, orange snow, […]

foggy adventure

Yesterday we had so much fog in our area. It was remarkable. We couldnâ€™t see the houses down the street, driving was a scary task and parks became a horror movie directorâ€™s dream come true. My family and I took a walk through one of our neighborhood parks to take advantage of this rare sight […]

Mystic Town

Here is a drawing with watercolor of the Morgan, the crane and the town of Mystic behind it. The history of this town is incredible. This scene is after the heavy mast was erected onto the ship, when the crane was dropping cement weights into the hull as ballast. See my previous post for a […]

Mast Stepping

The other day in Mystic Seaport, there was a ceremony to mark the â€œsteppingâ€ of the foremast of the Morgan. That’s when the mast of a ship is erected onto the ship. The Morgan of course is the last wooden whaling ship in the US, and it has been through a massive restoration and will […]

new look

I’ve change the color of my logo and I’ve found a new theme for my blog. Here’s what the new color is. I have to figure out the new settings for this theme because all the images are looking a little blurry. 🙁 I’m scanning some drawings for a new post. Be back soon. 🙂

i-pad James

… i-produce

from animals to fruits and vegetables, i’m thinking i can use this app for all kinds of illustration. Â

…i-emu!

Now I can’ stop using it.Â So, while watching animals at the Turtle Back Zoo, I decided to paint a couple of the feathered sort. I cant help but draw this animal (and the ostrich) in a comical way. They really are goofy looking! And these chickens are the best to draw because of their […]

…i-pad painting

I’ve been experimenting some. It’s alot less messy for sure, and it’s interesting getting to know a new medium. It’s fun. Here’s James and some flowers done with “watercolors”

…international women’s day

what a coincidence. I just got a copy of Workbook and my featured illustration on PAGE 115 is of Jane Austen. Perfect for posting on this day.Â

Kimodo Dragon

I’m not sure about much, but I know that animals will never stop blowing my mind! At the Turtle Back Zoo today, my son and I watched this kimodo dragon taking a drink from a little stream. It’s basically a dinosaur. And that basically blows my mind. ~Despina

…Palmela G

I recently worked on a color illustration for the L.A. based Swimwear designer Palmela G. It’s for the landing page of her website. She custom designs swimwear for her clients by doing careful measurements and giving consultations in order to make a very personal look for her clients. Her textiles and designs are inspired heavily […]

Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

In response to Hurricane Sandyâ€™s devastating effects on the New York and New Jersey area, I and the other illustrators of Studio 1482 have each created a print of one of their favorite New York City images to raise money for the displaced victims of the storm, through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For each […]

Summer Art Camp

I had such a great time working with the kids at the Freedom Academy this past August. We made 3 murals with the theme of Unity. This was the second summer with the Freedom Academy. I really love working with children and these kids were a blast to make art with. Lots of talent, and […]

…notre dame from memory

I made this drawing 10 summers ago. It’s part of a drawing book that I hold very dear to my heart. One that is never too far from my drawing board. I’ve moved 4 times since I filled it with drawings and notes. With every move, I packed it with the “Fragile” and/or “Important” cargo. […]

…simple pleasures 2

As promised, a drawing of what I actually saw in Aruba. My favorite sight of all was my boy playing in the sand. He used bits of coral for knights, a shell for a princess, and a dried up coconut for a dragon in the most rudimentary, lovely sand castle those two little hands could […]

…simple pleasures

Is that all? Is that all you think youâ€™ll see in Aruba? Yes. In fact, thatâ€™s all I need to see. The horizon line. Anything more will be icing on a most lovely cake of sweet sweet relaxation!! â€“Thatâ€™s the conversation I had with myself after I made this simple simple drawing before leaving for […]

…little leaves that are so dumb

A great poem is City Trees by Edna St Vincent Millay. Love how she talks about the importance of context. I read it often and recently felt like making a few drawings. This is the first. ~Despina The trees along this city street, Save for the traffic and the trains, Would make a sound as […]

…a plant for Papou

Every time I work in the garden I cant help but think of my farmer grandfather in Crete, may he rest in peace. This is a drawing of the small tomato plant Iâ€™m growing in his memory this year. The seed is from Greece.

…book jacket

Here’s some book cover art that I recently made for Ohio State University Press. The subject was the suppressed rage experienced by many members of Jewish communities throughout the world. I think it’s an issue that should be addressed by many cultures of the world. I believe that some of the biggest world issues stem […]

…metropolitan opera zen

My husband and I went to see Verdiâ€™s Macbeth at the Met last night. On our way there I watched a guitar player performing on the platform of the subway. Later, while observing the sculpture at the top of the stage inside the Met, I decided Iâ€™d draw it like Japanese calligraphy because my thoughts […]

…etsy night was great!

Had a great time last week at the ETSY Hands-On: Drawing. Thank you to everyone who came out to draw with us. Hereâ€™s a drawing of you all drawing the great Kika

Etsy event

My fellow Studio 1482 members and I are going to be part of this great night! On Thursday, March 8, the members of Studio 1482 will lead a lesson in observational drawing from a costumed model, Kika, at the Etsy labs in Brooklyn. The drawing event is promoting their new book, One Drawing A Day: […]

…lovely lady