James Henry Hudson
(deceased)
James Henry Hudson is the biological father of Adamantine.
James Henry Hudson found his calling early in life in his passion for painting - landscapes, still life, floral paintings, and even a number of portraits have come to life at the tip of his brush. He credits his wife Marianne for giving him the push he needed to open his own studio and train budding artists.
He is most well known for paintings of the southwest landscape, which are widely used in tourism publications, but can be found in many fine art books as well.
The world lost James Henry in 2020 to pancreatic cancer, but his work lives on in this gallery and studio. Before his passing, I received blessing from him and his family to continue to publish works under his studio name, and generally create three to four new pieces each year.
Obituary
Hudson, James Henry
4/27/1942 - 7/9/2020
Sedona, AZ
On July 9th, 2020 James Henry Hudson died with his family by his side in Sedona, AZ. He was 79 years old.
James Henry was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 27th, 1942 to Gladys and John Hudson. James Henry was always a dreamer and an artist, and spent his life visiting and painting the sights of the Southwest.
James Henry was the epitome of kindness, and always made time to care for friends, family and every stray animal that showed up on his doorstep. He would be the first to tell you he was lucky to find love throughout his life, and after the passing of his first wife Carol, he re-connected and eventually married his first love Marianne.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carol and his daughter Jasmine.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Marianne; Daughter Heather (Joseph) Monroe of Walnut Creek, CA; Granddaughter Denise (Victor) West, and grandson William.
James Henry will continue to live on through his artwork on display in The James Henry Hudson (Memorial) Art Gallery in Sedona, Arizona.
The James Henry Hudson Memorial Art Gallery
The JHH has been open to the public for nearly twenty years, opening its doors as a small art studio in 2011, and it has remained a small buzz in Sedona for the entire time it has existed.
The gallery is managed and staffed by Anna Flores, Art Gallery Employee and long time student of James'
Anna studied under James as soon as he opened the doors in 2011 and has been here ever since. Learned all about him, heard his stories. Knows Marianne (Mai'rin) and hears from her periodically. Does not know about Galaxy United or the Vren, but has suspicions as Marianne looks the same as she did in her wedding photo from 1996.
Creates new works with the blessing of James and Marianne coming from "James Henry Hudson Studio"
Holds art classes in the studio two to three times a week, teaching just as James did when he was alive.