A Life Immersed in Light and Culture Grace Carpenter Hudson, born February 21, 1865, in the rustic beauty of Potter Valley, California, was more than just a painter; she was a visual historian, a cultural bridge, and a pioneering woman artist who dedicated her life to capturing the essence of the Pomo people. Her story is inextricably linked to the landscape of Northern California and the changing fortunes of its indigenous inhabitants. Born into a family deeply engaged with documenting their surroundings – her mother, Helen McCowen Carpenter, was a photographer and educator for Pomo childre…