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'Mindful doodling' art show at Tsawwassen Library

Hudson Andrews got into drawing and painting as a way to relax. The Tsawwassen resident works part-time as a forensic investigator. “It’s stressful work,” he says. “When a job is stressful, you look for outlets.
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Hudson Andrews likes to call his artwork “mindful doodling.”

Hudson Andrews got into drawing and painting as a way to relax.

The Tsawwassen resident works part-time as a forensic investigator.

“It’s stressful work,” he says. “When a job is stressful, you look for outlets.”

He’ll be showing about 50 pieces of his work at an exhibit at the Tsawwassen Library for the month of April. He’s got a reception scheduled for Saturday, April 7.

Andrews likes to call his artwork “mindful doodling.”

“It forces you to really focus. But it’s not hard work, it just makes the mind get centered.”

The 64-year-old says he doesn’t see himself as an artist.

“An artist is someone who is disciplined and has really dedicated themselves to their art. I just enjoy sketching and doodling and then if other people enjoy it, then I’m happy.”

Andrews takes his art kit wherever he goes, including on holidays. He works in black ink and watercolours for the most part.

He has turned his art into greeting cards and has also taken his work to events like the Tsawwassen Sun Festival and the Concerts in the Park series.

He’ll have a mix of drawings and paintings at the library exhibit.

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 7 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Andrews will be in attendance. There will also be tea and cookies.