Getty Releases New 'Becoming Artsy' Episode Featuring Sarah Stone Watercolors and Avian Art
The episode of Becoming Artsy shows host Jessie visiting the Getty Museum’s Drawings Room to examine two bird watercolors by artist Sarah Stone. She next meets ornithologist Allison Shultz at the Natural History Museum, where a collection of taxidermied tanager birds is displayed. The segment traces Jessie’s developing interest in watercolor after receiving an unexpected gift. Produced by Stacy Suaya, the full episode presents the links between avian subjects and the medium.
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The feature positions the Getty’s holdings as a starting point for public exploration of natural-history art. By pairing museum objects with scientific collections, the episode illustrates how institutions can connect historical works to contemporary interests in observation and technique. Viewers gain context on the meditative aspects of watercolor that may influence collecting priorities around wildlife subjects.
- Artists: Sarah Stone
- People: Stacy Suaya, Allison Shultz, Jessie
- Museums: Getty Museum, Natural History Museum
- Locations: Los Angeles
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