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Five Tips for Sketching at the Museum

By William Zaluski | Published: October 24, 2011
William Zaluski sketching J.M.W. Turner's Modern Rome at the Getty Center

Did you know that visitors to the Getty Museum are allowed—in fact, encouraged—to draw from the artworks in the galleries and on the grounds? Whether drawing to express yourself, to discover rich patterns or details in art, or to create… More»

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Learning from the Old Masters at Getty Drawing Hour

By Annelisa Stephan | Published: January 2, 2011
Sketch after Frans Hals's painting Saint John the Evangelist from 1625–28

Looking for opportunities to exercise your creativity in 2011? Consider Getty Drawing Hour, a free program that offers a chance to draw from the Old Masters, with lessons—and plenty of encouragement—from a professional artist. I tried it out on a… More»

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