So I’ve been a busy making this fall. It’s been a while since I’ve posted or since I’ve been involved with any social media. A few weeks ago I made walnut ink with my son from wild walnuts that we scavenged and collected. I’ve wanted to do it for years but never went through with […]
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Girls night for the ladies of Studio 1482 included drawing and wine and French food. The theme at the Society of Illustrators sketch night was The Nutcracker. Having a former ballet dancer play the role of the little dreamer girl was a treat. Here are a few images of my drawing from the night click […]
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The other day my son and I went to see, draw and SMELL the famous and rare Corpse Flower at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. It was a great adventure waiting on long lines in the 90 degree weather, and squirming through crowds in the humid tropics of the conservatory. I kept […]
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I was with my friends and colleagues of Studio 1482 the other day. We get together to draw the model every once in a while. Drawing from the model is such a way to stretch your legs and explore and experiment. And if you have music and good people around you , even better! Here […]
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I joined Dalvero Academy on a trip to Mystic Seaport again and this time we had the pleasure of drawing the Mayflower. Replica of course but it’s lovely none the less. Much smaller than I would have imagined. I think that was the coolest part about it- imagining being those people in that ship. crazy. […]
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Whales in the Currents The first time I ever became aware of Environmental issues, I was in the 7th grade. During a special presentation in science class, I was immediately taken in and volunteered to go on a field trip to study pollution in our nearby ponds and lakes. Since then, I have found […]
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Recently I was commissioned for a really fun job. I was asked to do a full illustrative exploratory based on the existing Napa Cellars brand. The idea was that the new art would be used as one of a series of special artist’s labels. The project wasn’t realized in the end, but I really enjoyed working […]
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A few months ago I was commissioned to work on a wine label for the Limited Edition of Nolita, an Italian wine. I was happy to spend my time drawing the bucolic scene of a hillside village in Italy with the cypress trees and terracotta rooftops of the houses that I’d so love to spend […]
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Great night drawing at the Society of Illustrators.
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I was recently commissioned to create a series of concept drawings. Each illustration involved digital media and its interaction and impact with the real world. I love creating line drawings so this job was a real pleasure to work on.
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I recently stumbled onto a way to waste time that I just couldn’t resist. I started to mix art apps and I quickly became addicted. I can’t say it’s fair to call it a waste if time, since experimenting with colors and ways to combine them has always been a welcomed exercise for me. I […]
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These illustrations are part of a bigger project about beetles. Here I had fun imagining a hybrid of a woman and beetle.
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This drawing is of the beautiful Ed Koch Bridge. A.k.a- Queensboro Bridge. But it will always be he 59th Street Bridge to me. I grew up in Astoria, Queens, and this bridge always represented the passageway to an adventure. Going across that bridge, to this day, I love it. I once was stuck in traffic […]
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I’ve been studying Japanese and Zen Buddhism on and of for some time. So, yesterday when I took a trip to the American Museum of Natural History, I found myself wanting to visit the Japanese section. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. What a beautiful spot. I sat down and made a few […]
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Here are Easter eggs illustrated with the images of orchids- a symbol of fertility.
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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 other illustrators who all live and work in NJ. The show opens THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH from 5-10pm so […]
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Here’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 […]
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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.
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Last year I was commissioned to illustrate a jungle scene for the LA swimsuit designer Palmela G. 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 […]
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At the New Museum in NYC for the Pawel Althamer’s “Draftmen’s Congress†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 it’s best. Great sense of freedom, it made us feel like kids. Above […]
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Snow is NOT white. Trust me I’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. I’ve seen lavendar snow, orange snow, […]
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Yesterday we had so much fog in our area. It was remarkable. We couldn’t see the houses down the street, driving was a scary task and parks became a horror movie director’s dream come true. My family and I took a walk through one of our neighborhood parks to take advantage of this rare sight […]
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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 […]
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The other day in Mystic Seaport, there was a ceremony to mark the “stepping†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 […]
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from animals to fruits and vegetables, i’m thinking i can use this app for all kinds of illustration. Â
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Now I can’ stop using it. 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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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In response to Hurricane Sandy’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 […]
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