The sketches on view include those made in preparation for paintings that drew fame or auction attention. (lesliefeely.com)
Drawing has long been at the root of her artistic practice, serving as a way of thinking though visual material in preparation for painting. (anitarogersgallery.com)
His response to what he considered a deficiency in his own ability was an ingenious redefining of collage; and it runs through his paintings, paste - ups, and drawings, particularly the final version of «Narkissos» (1991), which was done as preparation for a painting he never began. (brooklynrail.org)