In 2019 Greg Betza was commissioned to create a series of illustrations based around the crisis in the California jail system, specifically Fresno county. Overcrowding, gangs, violence and overall poor conditions have contributed to more than a few tragedies. And the outlook is not promising.
Subjects he was asked to illustrate were difficult and he endeavored to handle them with respect.
This series was short-listed by Communication Arts for their illustration annual.
Included below are the final illustrations as well as some preliminary sketches that were not used but show alternate visuals that Greg explored.