Brad Hudson

Brad Hudson is a Professor and Acting Chair in the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), where he has served for 25 years. He is the creator and coordinator of the Sequential Arts concentration, launched in 2009, and actively contributes to the academic and creative development of the visual arts program.

His research and artistic practice centers on sequential art, illustration, and printmaking, with a strong emphasis on pop culture and commercial applications. He specializes in lithography and relief printing and has built a prolific portfolio in trading card art.

Hudson has achieved international recognition for his work with major franchises including Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, and Marvel Comics. His artistic contributions have been featured in prestigious art books and official convention art shows, demonstrating a sustained impact in both academic and industry art communities.

Notable Achievements:

• Invited contributor to the Star Wars Galaxy trading card series (2018)
• Featured artist at Star Wars Celebration Art Show (2017, 2025)
• Work published in the 35th Anniversary Aliens Art Book (2021)
• Work published in John Carpenter’s Halloween Art Book (2021)

Hudson has collaborated with major companies such as Topps, Upper Deck, and Fleer, producing over 3,000 Star Wars sketchcards and illustrations for Marvel and AMC series. While formal advising details are not listed, his leadership in curriculum development suggests active mentorship. He continues to advance the integration of commercial art practices within academic visual arts training.

He is also associated with Acme Arts and has exhibited at major comic conventions, reinforcing his role at the intersection of academia and professional illustration.