Draftsmen Steve Huston on Figure Drawing, Artistic Philosophies and Teaching Art
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Sep 12, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Steve Huston, a fine art painter and author of "Figure Drawing for Artists," discusses his evolution from comic book art to mastering figure drawing. He shares his philosophy on blending realism with abstract expressionism and the significance of lighting and form. Huston also explores the importance of personal expression and the balance between detail and abstraction. Plus, he reflects on the transformative power of art education and the richness of diverse artistic influences.
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From Alaska Comic Kid To ArtCenter
- Steve Huston moved from Alaska to study illustration at ArtCenter in Pasadena and had almost no formal art classes before college.
- He drew comics as a kid and sent work to Marvel but gained real training only at ArtCenter.
Teach To Accelerate Your Learning
- Teach what you want to learn so teaching becomes a research program for your practice.
- Use students and classes as a way to experiment and gain mastery faster.
Focused Practice Beats Broad Mediocrity
- Huston confesses he began as an average student and improved by focusing intensely on select classes.
- Deliberate focus on core skills (rendering, figure) yields far more progress than spreading effort evenly.
