Getty Releases 50th Episode of 'Becoming Artsy' Series Focused on Drawing Techniques and Research
The episode follows host Jessie as she learns drawing techniques from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course with artist and instructor Peter Zokosky, including copying plates, identifying negative shapes, and using a measuring stick for 3D objects. It also includes a meeting with 2026 Getty Research Institute Scholar William Crow, a Lehigh University professor, who discusses the benefits of drawing in art galleries. Getty permits pencils and sketchpads in its galleries for visitors who wish to sketch.
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The segment illustrates Getty's policy of allowing on-site drawing as a form of engagement with collections. For curators and educators, Crow's research provides evidence that active sketching in galleries can enhance observation and learning, aligning with institutional efforts to broaden public participation beyond passive viewing.
- Artists: Peter Zokosky
- People: William Crow, Stacy Suaya
- Museums: Getty Research Institute, Getty
- Locations: Los Angeles
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