About The Artist
Jennifer Hudson is an award winning Maryland based cut paper artist and painter. She began her career as a painter with an emphasis on realistic nature scenes and fantasy-based illustrations. She graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2014 with a concentration in painting. After graduating Hudson became intrigued by the world of contemporary paper art. She uses various sized knives to hand cut delicate works that display movement, texture and dimension. She combines several layers of cut paper to attain highly detailed three-dimensional works. Hudson’s love of the natural world is evident in the use of flora and animals in her work. She specializes in wild life art. Continuing motifs include foxes, birds, horses and delicate lace-like structures. She became a member of the Guild of American Paper cutters in 2020 and a member of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists in 2024. Hudson is also a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. She has shown her work in numerous galleries and museums across the United States. She has sold over 200 pieces of original work. When she is not creating Hudson enjoys spending time with her two dogs.
Artist Statement
It is my goal to capture the movement, story and spirit of the animals I portray. I want the viewer to feel engaged with the story unfolding in the scenes I depict. I have always been an avid animal lover and enjoy documenting the natural world in my work. Most of my work is inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and flora around me. My paper cutting journey started as an experiment. I had an assortment of papers intended for my paintings. The papers were so beautiful on their own, I didn’t want to layer pigment on top for fear of ruining them. The goal then, was to see what I could accomplish using just the paper. Equipping myself a scalpel knife, I began cutting images into the paper and instantly fell in love with the medium. I have evolved my process since then. Over the years of exploring this delicate art I have developed my own signature illustrative style. I combine several layers of lace-like hand cut paper to achieve a sculptural effect. My pieces are known for my use of intricate hand cut borders that surround my subjects. My heavily detailed images display dynamic movement and texture. Many of my pieces contain 14-20 layers of paper. Every piece is an engineering challenge. I often start with a small proto-type or “mock up” to test that the paper will lay the way I need it to and that the image will be legible. From there I can start planning out all the layers I will need for the final piece. When it comes to creating patterns, most of what I cut is free hand. I rarely draw out my designs before cutting them. I prefer the spontaneity and fluidity that comes from creating on the spot. I enjoy challenging myself to create new elaborate designs.
Jennifer has participated in exhibits around the country including:
Solo Exhibits:
• Vintage Vault and Gallery, Ellicott City Maryland – Self Titled Solo Show 2016
• Howard County Community College, Columbia Maryland – Storybook Solo Show 2018
• Ghost Gallery, Seattle Washington – Capsule Collection 2024
• Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Delaware – The Paper Forest Solo Show 2024
• Cecil College, Cecil County Maryland – Self Titled Solo Show 2024
• Washington County Arts Council, Hagerstown Maryland – Forest of Dreams 2025
• Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo Maryland – Wildwood Wonders 2025
Group Exhibits (Juried and Invitational):
• The Baltimore School for the Arts Segal Gallery, Baltimore Maryland – Ongoing Exhibits 2012-2014
• Hotel Brexton, Baltimore Maryland – Ongoing Exhibits 2015-2016
• Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore Maryland – Women’s Show 2016
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – Art Howard County 2017 – First Place and Jurors Choice Winner
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – Art Maryland 2018
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Paper and Paint 2019
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Resurgence Show 2020
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Artful Gifts 2020
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – New Art New Year 2021
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Coming Through Strong 2021
• Old Courthouse Art Center, Woodstock Illinois – J&K Isacson Fantasy & Fiction Exhibit 2021- Third Place and Blue-Ribbon Biafarin Award
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – Art Howard County 2021 – Third Place Winner
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Artful Gifts 2021
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Colors of Spring 2022
• Highfield Hall and Gardens, Falmouth Massachusetts – GAP Understory Papercutters Exhibit 2022
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – EC250 Artifacts Exhibit 2022
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – The Art of Giving 2022
• JKR Gallery, Provo Utah – Autumn Apparitions 2022
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – Art Maryland 2022 – Honorable Mention
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – The Pattern’s Edge 2023
• Janice Mason Art Museum, Cadiz Kentucky – SAA Encounters with the Animal Kingdom 2023
• Panama City Arts Center, Panama City Florida – GAP Tales and Songs Papercutters Exhibit 2023
• McCord Gallery, Palos Park Illinois – That Face! Portrait Show 2023
• MD Federation of Art Circle Gallery, Annapolis Maryland- MDFED Art On Paper 2023
• Martha Spak Gallery, Washington D.C. – Art in Bloom Cherry Blossom Exhibit 2023
• Columbia Arts Center, Columbia Maryland – Blossoms of Hope 2023
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland – Finish Strong 2023
• Highlandtown Gallery, Baltimore Maryland – Holiday Pop Up 2023
• Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling West Virginia – SAA 63rd Annual Exhibition and Touring Show 2023
• Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Ordell New Jersey- SAA 63rd Exhibit Tour 2024
• Dane G. Hansen Museum, Logan Kansas – SAA 63rd Exhibit Tour 2024
• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Illinois – SAA 63rd Exhibit Tour 2024
• Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City Maryland – Howard County Open 2024
• Columbia Arts Center, Columbia Maryland – Beyond the Blues 2024
• Peninsula Gallery, Lewes Delaware – The Art of Storytelling Invitational Show 2024
• Eastside Artist Gallery, Fredrick Maryland – Invitational Exhibit 2024
• Manor Mill Gallery, Monkton Maryland - Birds: Avian Exploration Invitational Show 2024
• View Arts Center, Old Forge New York – GAP Paper Trails Papercutters Exhibit 2024
• Hive Artspace, York Pennsylvania – Aviary III 2024
• TAG Fredrick, Fredrick Maryland – LeSalon 2024
• MD Federation of Art Circle Gallery, Annapolis Maryland – MDFED After Dark 2024- First place and Jurors Choice Winner
• MD Federation of Art Circle Gallery, Annapolis Maryland – MDFED Spring Members Show 2025-Honorable Mention
• The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Arizona – SAA A Boundless World 2025
• Poetic Tiger Gallery, Boise Idaho – Invisible Threads Invitational Show 2025
• Nanny Goat Gallery, Petaluma California – Beyond the Sea Invitational Show 2025
• Maryland Art Place, Baltimore Maryland – Best in Show Preakness Exhibit 2025
• The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls Idaho – SAA 64th Annual Exhibition 2025
• Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Black Mountain North Carolina – GAP Mountains and Valleys 2025 – Finalist Award, First Place Excellency Award
• Principle Gallery, Alexandria Virginia – Mixed Reality Invitational Show 2025
• Principle Gallery, Alexandria Virginia – Small Works Invitational Show 2025
• Nanny Goat Gallery, Petaluma California – Passport Invitational Show 2026
• Poetic Tiger Gallery, Boise Idaho – Stardust Hymns Invitational Show 2026
• Manor Mill Gallery, Monkton Maryland – Birds II Invitational Show 2026
• Manor Mill Gallery, Monkton Maryland – Represented Artist Takeover 2026
• Haven Gallery, Northport New York – As Above So Below Invitational Show 2026
• Haven Gallery, Northport New York – Arthurian Invitational Show 2027
Education:
• Painting Instruction with Artist Brenda Kidera 2010-2012
• The Baltimore School for the Arts – Graduated 2014
Gallery Representation:
• Horse Spirit Arts Gallery, Savage Maryland 2018-2023(Gallery Close)
• Ghost Gallery, Seattle Washington 2024-Present
• Peninsula Gallery, Lewes Delaware 2024-Present
• Principle Gallery, Alexandria Virginia 2025-Present
• The Gallery at Manor Mill, Monkton Maryland 2025-Present
Juror Experience:
• Rehoboth Art League – Piece by Piece Collage Show 2024 - https://www.rehobothartleague.org/exhibitions/upcoming/piece-by-piece-collage/
Teaching Experience:
• Private Art Instructor 2017-2019
• Private Portfolio Preparation 2019-2020
• Cut Paper Instructor at Horse Spirit Arts Gallery 2021-2023
Grant Awards:
• I am Creativity Grant First Place Recipient 2024
Featured Interviews:
• Guild of American Papercutters First Cut Newsletter – 2022
• Canvas Rebel Magazine – 2023 - https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jennifer-hudson/
• Coastal Style Magazine – 2024 - https://coastalstylemag.com/inspiring-dimension/
• Peninsula Gallery Interview Series – 2025 - https://youtu.be/HAPxWjwcKcc?si=YX8D63JU9Ayckfuo
• Maryland Federation of Art Wil Talk Interview – 2025 - https://youtu.be/1V4lNGpj9ms?si=zLqj4Os4KTp3-bcH
Organizations:
• Guild of American Papercutters (GAP) Since 2020
• Society of Animal Artists (SAA) Signature Member Since 2022
• International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists Since 2024
• Maryland Federation of Art (MDFED) Since 2025
• Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory (BBAD) Since 2025
Brand Affiliates:
• Excel Blades - Code: jennycutspaper - https://excelblades.com/pages/hobbyist