HISTORY OF THE JUDSON STUDIOS In 1897, The Judson Studios was established in Los Angeles by three Judson brothers and their father, William Lees Judson, a noted California artist. The Studio's emphasis from the beginning has been on a combination of tradition and innovation. We are proud of our heritage and integrate the traditions of an ancient and honorable craft with the cutting edge of contemporary design. Our design and fabrication processes take into consideration the architectural setting, the clients input, and timeless quality. The Judson Studios was started in Mott Alley just off the old Plaza, Los Angeles, by three Judson brothers: Walter H., J. Lionel, and Paul. The three of them came to Los Angeles in 1895 at the behest of their father William Lees Judson who saw the need for a local stained glass shop. William Lees had apprenticed all three in Toronto, Canada. The brothers began with the name "Colonial Art Glass Company" when they left Rafael Glass to go on their own in 1897. William Lees even did some of their art work at this time. After Paul left, the business became the W.H. Judson Art Glass Company, and finally incorporated in 1931 as The Judson Studios. William Lees Judson retired as Dean of the School of Fine Arts in 1920 and the art school moved to the central campus of the University of Southern California. Walter and Lionel purchased the building from their father and moved up to Highland Park on the Arroyo Seco from downtown. In the early days, work was balanced between religious and secular, between recreating the Gothic effect and working for Frank Lloyd Wright in glass and tile on the Ennis and Barnsdall Houses. By the early '50's the business was owned by Horace T. Judson, son of Walter H., and his cousin William Rundstrom. In the '60's Horace became sole owner and by 1981 he had sold it to his younger son and daughter-in-law, Walter W. and Karen A. Judson. Judson Studios is still family run, is in its fifth generation, and is currently owned by David Judson, Walter and Karen's youngest son. Today the current generation brings a 21st century aesthetic and technological sensibility to the facility and the craft, with over 110 years of tradition and experience. Additional Information |
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DAVID JUDSON 1996 - Present Judson Studios & Gallery Los Angeles, CA Managing Director and Corporate Secretary -Manage the operations and client relations of one of the largest stained glass studios in the western United States, established in 1897. -Founded and currently direct the Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art EDUCATION.............................................................................. 1993 - 1996 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA MA, International Political Economy, School of International Relations -Research included public policy in information technology, trade in services, and European integration 1990 - 1992 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Madrid, Spain -Studies focused on Spanish literature and art, European and Latin American history, and comparative politics 1988 - 1992 San Diego State University San Diego, CA BA, Spanish Literature, political science PUBLICATIONS......................................................................... Present - Researching the biography and history of William Lees Judson (1842 – 1928), plein-air painter, founder and first Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Architecture, USC. 2001 - “Restoration of the Tiffany Window ‘Christ with Children:’ Decision Making and Research for Materials”, published in the catalog of the International Council of Museums on Site (ICOMOS) 4th Annual International conference of Stained Glass Restoration, Troyes, France. 2000 – Article, “The Judson Studios and Frank Lloyd Wright”, for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Stained Glass & Lightscreens, Thomas A. Heinz 2000 - Republished the Arroyo Craftsman, originally published in 1909 ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES............................ 2006 – Lecture, The Plein Air Paintings of William Lees Judson and the Arts & Crafts Movement of Southern California, Torrance Museum of Art 2005 - Lecture, The History and Stained Glass: A West Coast Perspective, Banning Museum 2003 – Point of View Talk, Images in Light: Newly Acquired Stained Glass, The J. Paul Getty Museum 2003 - Researcher for the documentary, Greene & Greene: The Art of Architecture 2002 - Lecture, The History and Stained Glass of the Judson Studios, Orange County Museum of Art 2000 – Lecture, The Life and Paintings of William Lees Judson, Orange County Museum of Art 2000 – Point of View Talk, Painting on Light: Drawings and Stained Glass in the Age of Dürer and Holbein, The J. Paul Getty Museum LANGUAGES............................................................................. Proficient in Spanish COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES......................................................... 1997 – Present - Volunteer Member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association 2000 – Present - Board of Directors, and active member of the Ruskin Art Club Download Microsoft Word Version of Resume |
