Yeah, I’m in love.
I love the Getty Villa. It would be hard not to love this spectacular tribute to the decadence of an era past celebrating the ancient world of Greece and Rome.
The beautifully phenomenal Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, California (just south of Malibu), is impressive with its 7,000 years of ancient art, from the end of the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. A recreation of an ancient Roman country house, the Getty Villa offers a taste of life in the first century A.D. (with a few modern amenities, of course).
Welcome to the Getty Villa.
Artist Beti Kristof, who was more familiar with the Getty Villa than I was, introduced me to it. She knew I would love it. I’ve been a couple of times and am inclined to visit anytime in Malibu.
Our first visit to the Getty Villa was a get-acquainted trip to get an idea of all there was to see. Admittedly, there is a lot to take in, especially if you are an artist and want to study all the beautiful sculptures and artworks. There is simply no way to get it all in in one visit.
A beautiful view from every angle.
The 64-acre museum complex sits on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, about 100 feet from the property’s entrance. From this point, the ocean is just beyond the trees.
One of the many beautiful muses residing within the Villa.
Drawing one of my favorite statues at the Villa.
Our second visit was on Valentine’s Day. Artist Beti Kristof and I went to enjoy the day and draw a little. The Getty Villa encourages artists to draw from their incredible collections and uniquely share in the art. So, with my drawing pads in hand, we spent a few hours there, and each produced a nice drawing of the sculpted faces in one of their beautiful sitting areas.
Artist Beti Kristof drew the beautiful sculptures.
GETTY FACTOIDS: The Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, is one of two locations of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to studying the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The collection has 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities dating from 6,500 BC to 400 AD, including the Lansdowne Heracles and the Victorious Youth. The UCLA/Getty Master’s Program in Archaeological and Ethnographic Conservation is housed on this campus. The collection is documented and presented through the online GettyGuide and audio tours. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getty_Villa)
The Lilly ponds are stunning and truly relaxing.
Taking in the sunshine and enjoying a little coffee break at the Villa.
This beautiful private home overlooks the Getty Villa and the Pacific Ocean.
A beautiful day with the muses. Happy Valentine’s Day from the Getty Villa.• • • • •
The Getty Villa
Admission to the Getty Villa is free, but timed tickets must be obtained in advance via phone or the museum’s website. Parking is $15.00 during the day, but it is free for evening performances.
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A.D. is an artist who started drawing at a young age. Throughout his life, he has worked with different creative tools in traditional and digital art and design. His art and writings have been showcased in various publications such as Airbrush Action Magazine, Airbrush Magazine, American Art Collector, Art & Beyond, Dream To Launch, Easyriders, Las Vegas City Life, Las Vegas Weekly, L’Vegue, ModelsMania, Quick Throttle, and The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook.
