LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art presents Contemporary Drawing as Preparation, curated by Prof. Ronald E. Steen, Art Historian & Art Educator. The exhibition includes the work of 18 contemporary mature artists who work by preparing thoughtful drawings as a study format of preparation. Both the studies and finished works are presented. The exhibition visually yields unique information about contemporary processes of art making. The artists included are Wes Christensen, John Frame, D.J. Hall, F. Scott Hess, Tom Knechtel, Laura Lasworth, David Ligare, Dan McCleary, Jim Morphesis, Deni Ponty, Tino Rodriquez, Aaron Smith, Jon Swihart, Masami Teraoka, Ruth Weisberg, Patty Wickman, Jerome Witkin and Peter Zokosky. Works are being loaned by artists, private collectors and contemporary art galleries.