Six months after opening my gallery at 130 2nd Street in Lewes, Delaware, I’ve closed it! It seems the lessons we learn from our experiences in life are not always clear, but this time the clarity came sooner rather than later. One day after departing my Lewes gallery I have been unexpectedly presented with a wonderful opportunity, which will allow me to do more of what I love – traveling to and painting the most exquisite locations in the world! Details will be shared as soon as they are finalized…
My Milton studio is now open by appointment or chance, and an updated list of galleries that offer my work will be added to my website soon.
Signmaker Barry Lambertson created my signs, then kindly removed and stored them, ready for the next gallery adventure!
For years I have wanted a studio on Second Street in Lewes and it is now open! I quickly transformed this space to accentuate my artwork and provide easel space for my works in progress. The dust has settled and my sign is hanging above the door, so stop by if you are in town! The Abraxas Studio of Art is located at 130 Second Street in Lewes and is open daily 10-6, and closed Tuesday (I occasionally stay open late on Friday and Saturday nights). For more information: info@Abraxasart.com or phone: 302.645.9119.
My Milton studio is now open by appointment, and will no longer be open on Saturdays!
My dad Jody Hudson has passed away. Dad was an endless source of love, knowledge, and inspiration to myself and many others. As a son and artist, I can not imagine a more wonderful dad, and friend. I know you’ll be checking out my blog dad, I love and miss you.
Friends and family, please add any thoughts or stories you may have to the comments section below.
Dad’s obituary…
Joseph “Jody” Hudson, Jr.
March 16, 1949 – November 11, 2008
Joseph R. “Jody” Hudson Jr. 59, of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at his home. Jody was born March 16, 1949 in Milford and he was the first of 3 children born to Joe and the late Faye Hudson.
He graduated from Lewes High School in 1967 and then worked on the family farm until enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. After his tour in the Coast Guard, Jody came back to Lewes where he received his Real Estate license in 1972. Since 1972, Jody has been involved in the Real Estate Industry in various capacities including licensed Realtor, Broker, and Community Developer. Jody helped manage, sell, and/or develop: Cripple Creek, Eagle Crest Aerodrome, Lazy Lake, Overbrook Shores, Tanglewood, Cool Spring Farms, Covey Creek, and Cave Colony.
Most recently Jody served as one of the most active members of the Positive Growth Alliance, and was elected President of the Board of Directors. Jody was very committed to his role as President and went above and beyond the call of duty to serve his board.
Outside of his professional life, Jody was a loquacious, supportive and loving father, colorful character, gifted photographer, philosopher, listener, storyteller, salesman, business consultant, adventurer, pragmatic naturalist, avid target shooter, weapons expert, problem solver, reader, writer, patriot, protector of the Constitution, expert on most topics, an Avatar, and friend to many people near and far, who was prepared for anything. His ever-present smile, entertaining stories, enthusiastic conversations, commentaries, monologues, valuable suggestions, and numerous other unique contributions to the community will be missed. In faith, Jody was a Minister of the Church of Scientology, and had recently been attending the Lewes Church of Christ.
Jody is survived by his three children, Joss Hudson and his wife Diana; Abraxas Hudson and Jazz Hudson; two grandchildren Savana and Kira Hudson; his father Joe and wife Christine Hudson; sister Susie Hudson, brother Craig and his wife Liz Hudson, step sister Janel Hudson; two nephews, Christian and his wife Julie Hudson, and Jamin Hudson.
The Hudson family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the great outpouring of support that they have received from the community.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest that you make a charitable donation in Jody’s memory to the USO (United Services Organization) World Headquarters, Department WS, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860 or the organization of your choice in memory of Jody.
Photo above by dad’s friend, photographer Kevin Fleming
Dad was an accomplished photographer and here is a short video I have compiled of some of his best work. After happily sifting through the thousands of photos he had taken I decided to focus on primarily coastal Delaware. Dad kept these photos in a flash memory card he wore around his neck, in a sort of Ansel Adams meets James Bond fashion statement! Enjoy…
Thanks to Steve Plotkin for this beautiful video of dad’s memorial bonfire…
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In preparation for my trip to Yellowstone I have been streamlining my gear. My iPhone is set to update my blog from the field and my new (hopefully waterproof) tent just arrived! After spending a couple of days painting Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach I am ready to head out west…
I’ll be leaving my gallery in Milton on Monday morning! My plan is to spend a few days in Park City, Utah painting, and then I’ll drive to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. Weather permitting (snow already at the upper elevations), I’ll camp and paint when I find a scene that speaks to me!
This blog entry is an experiment – the photo of myself painting and text entry were achieved with just my iphone! Look for more entries in the coming days as I roam the wild west!
