Elisabeth G. Hudgins – “I am inspired by everyday objects and scenes: cats napping in the afternoon, a family story, a song on the radio or my daughter’s jeans… these are the small things that start my creative process. My art is about taking these familiar things and depicting them in a new and unusual way. I use various media and processes in my work, depending upon the subject matter. I generally work with watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, pen and ink, monoprinting and collage.”
Elisabeth’s art journey started at a young age, when she was inspired by her grandmother, a working, teaching artist. Elisabeth was awarded her BFA from James Madison University and went on to a career as a Graphic Designer and Art Director. After her 2 children were born, she felt the need to reconnect with her creativity on a more personal level, and she began painting again. This leg of the journey has taken her from representational watercolor paintings, to her latest, mixed media studies that explore the link between past and present.
Elisabeth has served on the Board of Directors of the Arlington Artists Alliance, and is a member of the Art League of Alexandria. Her paintings have been accepted into many juried shows, and won several awards, including a First Prize in Connessione: Things in Common Art Show, Falls Church Arts.
She has exhibited her work in solo and group shows through out the state of Virginia, and has recently been selected to have a solo show at the Fisher Gallery in the Schelsinger Art Center in Alexandria. Fine art giclees and note card sets of many of her paintings may be special ordered, and she accepts commissions.
