User:Johntheartguy111

John Hudson, portrait artist. Born November 22nd 1949. Liverpool, England. Immigrated to Vancouver, B.C. Canada in July 1957. Primarily known as a traveling portrait artist. Educated in Vancouver B.C. Attended the Vancouver School of Art but was unable to complete his studies. Later took Correspondence courses to complete his art education. During his 20's was involved in Vancouver's music scene. A member of Addled Chromish light show. Work began concentrating on poster art and as a support for varying local bands.

During the mid 70's he starting building a ferrocement boat. Studied techniques in woodworking and joinery for marine projects. Went on to build yachts in fibreglass, steel and eventually restorations in classic and antique yachts.

In 1977 was involved with support art projects for Mushroom Records. After the passing of the driving force behind Mushroom. John went to try out with A&M records in Toronto. Failing that started a career in yacht repair with F&N Yachts and eventually started John Hudson Mobile Marine Servicesrebuilding classic and antique yacht. Although successful it was a hardship to turn from doing the actual work to being a boss. Gave up the business to a friend to pursue his art.

For many years toured the prairies as a portrait artist with art groups like Red River Art and Craft. Working shopping centres in Winnipeg. Also touring in the U.S. and solo across the prairies. In 1992 started as the artist in residence with the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. To date has 26 seasons of their Hall of Fame inductees.

In 1988 was also the artist in residence at the Kauai Lagoons resort in Hawaii U.S.A. Among the many endorsements were U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dionne Warwick and Ben Vereen.

Returning to Winnipeg to a successful business. Spent an equal period of commissions and charities. Travelling as far as Australia and through the U.S. gathering numerous endorsements from celebrities, sports figures, captains of industry as a commissioned artist.

Retired temporarily in Calgary after battling several illnesses. Now residing in Burnaby B.C. Is readying to start another chapter of his work.