Gallery - oil paintings
Calm Before the Storm 1934,
oil on canvas, 48” x 60”
Between 1926 and 1934, American forces found themselves far from home, stationed in Nicaragua, China, and Cuba. Nine young men, each bearing his own silent burdens and quietly shared camaraderie, circled around a modest campfire, flickering like their exhausted souls. Each face, illuminated by the warm firelight, wore the shadows of thoughts, feelings, fears and exhaustion. In this small, fleeting reprieve, they rested with no notion of the global upheavals just a few years away that would shape their futures, and the world’s, forever. $5500The Old Swimmin’ Hole
1926, oil on canvas, 48” x 72”
The hills of Ojai, shimmering in the golden light of a Californian summer, welcomed the friends of the Erling Armstrong family for an afternoon of laughter and leisure. As the sun grew heavy, a few daring souls wandered down to a secluded stream where nature herself had sculpted a cooling oasis—a rock dam forming a perfect swimming hole. Here, in the embrace of gentle waters and shared merriment, they felt suspended in time, as if the warmth of friendship and the day’s bright sky could last forever. $7200Ice Skating with Pops 1929,
oil on canvas, 48” x 60”
Traveling back home to East Hampton, Massachusetts from San Francisco during the brisk winter was neither easy nor fast, but it was certainly worth it. Grandpa's four grown children made the long journey for Christmas in 1928 and decided to stay until the New Year. The small town had donned its finest white attire, with the lake’s frozen surface beckoning them back to memories of youthful escapades. Everyone took great care to ensure Grandpa didn't lose his balance—yet, ironically, with movements still nimble despite his years, he glided confidently across the ice, while his children stumbled and fell, clutching at one another in laughter. $4500
© Copyright Edward K Hudson 2024
The Raising of Father’s Flag
1931, oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
His father fought in the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He joined the fray of the Spanish American War (1898) and later, when the world again descended into chaos, he volunteered for duty in World War I. For this retired veteran and his family, the raising of the colors holds a profound and personal significance. Together, they stand before the flagpole, shoulders squared and hearts steady, each soul quietly bearing the weight of their legacy. In this moment of silent reverence, the rippling flag seems almost to mirror the countless, steadfast sacrifices made—echoing a history of loyalty that spans generations. $2500Dear Mother, 'Gator or Croc'?
1929, oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
"My Dearest Mother, An odd bit of adventure came my way during a business trip through Kalamazoo. In a quiet town along the route, I stumbled upon quite a lively situation—the locals had been terrorized by what they described as a most fearsome creature! Naturally, I couldn’t resist getting involved. I may have even provided some... assistance, though I’ll let you guess whether the beast in question was a ‘gator or a croc.’ Either way, it seems I left them with a few more tall tales to tell. Yours, always in good humor, Doc" $4500Our Daily Bread 1839, oil on
canvas, 30” x 20”
After a lively morning in the kitchen, Isabella, the kind-hearted baker for the Spanish mission, walks toward the fields carrying fresh bread still warm from the oven. A soft melody hums from her lips, mingling with the enticing aroma of her offerings and drifting ahead to the waiting laborers. Her presence alone, a familiar comfort, draws appreciative glances and quiet smiles. Together, they share this small ritual of warmth and gratitude—a reminder of the simple joys and strong bonds that weave the mission’s community together. $3200Childhood Sweethearts 1927,
oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
Though now grandparents, these two sweethearts have only recently exchanged wedding vows. Childhood friends who married others and lived full lives, they found each other again in widowhood—a second chance at love at 78. The grandchild between them holds both their hearts, bridging their pasts and present—but who claims this little one? Perhaps it hardly matters, for family, like love, is beautifully shared. $4000It’s MY Cat 1930, oil on
canvas, 48” x 36”
Vernon, with weathered hands and a quiet smile, spent the morning working in the yard, but it wasn’t until now that he finally caught the elusive cat—a creature as independent as the days are long. Dangling over his shoulder, the cat hangs, purring contentedly, like a small trophy, while Vernon stands tall, a gleam in his eye and quiet pride in the moment. It’s MY cat!, he thinks, savoring this simple victory and mentally warning any passerby that if they want a cat, they’d best get their own. $4000The Spirit is Willing But the
Flesh is Weak 1890, oil on
canvas, 48" x 60"
In the hushed sanctuary, even the statues seem to cast disapproving glances toward the reverend Father, who has drifted into an untimely slumber while hearing a confession. His soft, rhythmic breathing fills the silence, while an elegant lady kneels impatiently, her gloved hands clutching her rosary in mounting exasperation. Could his lapse be the result of one too many nights spent burning the midnight oil, tending to his flock? Or perhaps, for once, it is he who has sought refuge in the quietude, lulled by the stillness of the church itself. $4700Singing Vaquero 1780, oil on
canvas, 32" x 20"
Juan Carlos, a proud vaquero and skilled musician, rides from his distant rancho to the mission each month, blending duty with devotion. After morning mass, he settles in front, serenading passersby and filling the warm air with song. His rich voice and guitar carry the joys and struggles of life on the open range, while the mission bells above seem to join in—a chorus that binds land, people, and spirit together under the California sun. $4200Spanish Diplomacy 1790, oil
on canvas, 24" x 30"
Don Ricardo, a respected landowner, has a reputation for navigating California’s complex colonial laws. This morning, he receives a decree from the Crown—a document affecting settlers, soldiers, and indigenous communities alike. With ink barely dry, he gathers his trusted associate and a seasoned officer outside the mission walls. In the shadow of old world architecture, the trio debates their next move, weighing loyalty to the Crown against the realities of a land far from Madrid’s watchful eyes. $3700Does This Dress Make Me
Look Fat? 1949, oil on
canvas, 72" x 48"
Aunt Morilla, ever poised and polished, never misses Sunday brunch after early services—not without a final, thoughtful glance in the mirror. With her loyal terrier in tow, she wonders just a touch self-consciously, “Does this dress make me look fat?” She sighs, giving a small shrug, and heads out to greet the day. $5200
Gallery - oil paintings
Calm Before the Storm 1934, oil
on canvas, 48” x 60”
Between 1926 and 1934, American forces found themselves far from home, stationed in Nicaragua, China, and Cuba. Nine young men, each bearing his own silent burdens and quietly shared camaraderie, circled around a modest campfire, flickering like their exhausted souls. Each face, illuminated by the warm firelight, wore the shadows of thoughts, feelings, fears and exhaustion. In this small, fleeting reprieve, they rested with no notion of the global upheavals just a few years away that would shape their futures, and the world’s, forever. $5500The Old Swimmin’ Hole 1926, oil
on canvas, 48” x 72”
The hills of Ojai, shimmering in the golden light of a Californian summer, welcomed the friends of the Erling Armstrong family for an afternoon of laughter and leisure. As the sun grew heavy, a few daring souls wandered down to a secluded stream where nature herself had sculpted a cooling oasis—a rock dam forming a perfect swimming hole. Here, in the embrace of gentle waters and shared merriment, they felt suspended in time, as if the warmth of friendship and the day’s bright sky could last forever. $7200
© Edward K Hudson 2024
The Raising of Father’s Flag 1931,
oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
His father fought in the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He joined the fray of the Spanish American War (1898) and later, when the world again descended into chaos, he volunteered for duty in World War I. For this retired veteran and his family, the raising of the colors holds a profound and personal significance. Together, they stand before the flagpole, shoulders squared and hearts steady, each soul quietly bearing the weight of their legacy. In this moment of silent reverence, the rippling flag seems almost to mirror the countless, steadfast sacrifices made—echoing a history of loyalty that spans generations. $2500Ice Skating with Pops 1929, oil on
canvas, 48” x 60”
Traveling back home to East Hampton, Massachusetts from San Francisco during the brisk winter was neither easy nor fast, but it was certainly worth it. Grandpa's four grown children made the long journey for Christmas in 1928 and decided to stay until the New Year. The small town had donned its finest white attire, with the lake’s frozen surface beckoning them back to memories of youthful escapades. Everyone took great care to ensure Grandpa didn't lose his balance—yet, ironically, with movements still nimble despite his years, he glided confidently across the ice, while his children stumbled and fell, clutching at one another in laughter. $4500Dear Mother, 'Gator or Croc'?
1929, oil on canvas, 48” x 36”
"My Dearest Mother, An odd bit of adventure came my way during a business trip through Kalamazoo. In a quiet town along the route, I stumbled upon quite a lively situation—the locals had been terrorized by what they described as a most fearsome creature! Naturally, I couldn’t resist getting involved. I may have even provided some... assistance, though I’ll let you guess whether the beast in question was a ‘gator or a croc.’ Either way, it seems I left them with a few more tall tales to tell. Yours, always in good humor, Doc" $4500The Spirit is Willing But the Flesh
is Weak 1890, oil on canvas, 48" x
60"
In the hushed sanctuary, even the statues seem to cast disapproving glances toward the reverend Father, who has drifted into an untimely slumber while hearing a confession. His soft, rhythmic breathing fills the silence, while an elegant lady kneels impatiently, her gloved hands clutching her rosary in mounting exasperation. Could his lapse be the result of one too many nights spent burning the midnight oil, tending to his flock? Or perhaps, for once, it is he who has sought refuge in the quietude, lulled by the stillness of the church itself. $4700Our Daily Bread 1839, oil on
canvas, 30” x 20”
After a lively morning in the kitchen, Isabella, the kind-hearted baker for the Spanish mission, walks toward the fields carrying fresh bread still warm from the oven. A soft melody hums from her lips, mingling with the enticing aroma of her offerings and drifting ahead to the waiting laborers. Her presence alone, a familiar comfort, draws appreciative glances and quiet smiles. Together, they share this small ritual of warmth and gratitude—a reminder of the simple joys and strong bonds that weave the mission’s community together. $3200Singing Vaquero 1780, oil on
canvas, 32" x 20"
Juan Carlos, a proud vaquero and skilled musician, rides from his distant rancho to the mission each month, blending duty with devotion. After morning mass, he settles in front, serenading passersby and filling the warm air with song. His rich voice and guitar carry the joys and struggles of life on the open range, while the mission bells above seem to join in—a chorus that binds land, people, and spirit together under the California sun. $4200Spanish Diplomacy 1790, oil on
canvas, 24" x 30"
Don Ricardo, a respected landowner, has a reputation for navigating California’s complex colonial laws. This morning, he receives a decree from the Crown—a document affecting settlers, soldiers, and indigenous communities alike. With ink barely dry, he gathers his trusted associate and a seasoned officer outside the mission walls. In the shadow of old world architecture, the trio debates their next move, weighing loyalty to the Crown against the realities of a land far from Madrid’s watchful eyes. $3700Childhood Sweethearts 1927, oil on
canvas, 48” x 36”
Though now grandparents, these two sweethearts have only recently exchanged wedding vows. Childhood friends who married others and lived full lives, they found each other again in widowhood—a second chance at love at 78. The grandchild between them holds both their hearts, bridging their pasts and present—but who claims this little one? Perhaps it hardly matters, for family, like love, is beautifully shared. $4000Does This Dress Make Me Look
Fat? 1949, oil on canvas, 72" x 48"
Aunt Morilla, ever poised and polished, never misses Sunday brunch after early services—not without a final, thoughtful glance in the mirror. With her loyal terrier in tow, she wonders just a touch self-consciously, “Does this dress make me look fat?” She sighs, giving a small shrug, and heads out to greet the day. $5200It’s MY cat 1930, oil on canvas, 48”
x 36”
Vernon, with weathered hands and a quiet smile, spent the morning working in the yard, but it wasn’t until now that he finally caught the elusive cat—a creature as independent as the days are long. Dangling over his shoulder, the cat hangs, purring contentedly, like a small trophy, while Vernon stands tall, a gleam in his eye and quiet pride in the moment. It’s MY cat!, he thinks, savoring this simple victory and mentally warning any passerby that if they want a cat, they’d best get their own. $4000
