Growing as an Artist - Steve Huston Interview

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7 жыл бұрын

In his interview, Steve Huston talks about how to grow as an artist, how to develop a unique style, how to find what calls to you, and much more.
Steve Huston is one of the best artists and teachers of our time. His advice has been helping me figure out how I should approach making art and why I create art in the first place. It’s a mighty 106 minute conversation filled with golden nuggets. Don’t miss this one.
Steve recently published an instructional book on figure drawing. I think it’s a must have for every artist learning how to draw:
Steve's Book: amzn.to/2nD2AA4
Topics:
00:00:33 - Steve's new book
00:00:45 - Going to Art Center*
00:01:21 - Drawing Comics as a Kid
00:02:15 - Illustrating after art school
00:03:36 - Teaching at Art Center*
00:04:21 - Taking over the classes of famous teachers
00:06:28 - Learning paint and color
00:09:00 - How did you learn color?
00:13:28 - Finding your style
00:14:34 - Working after Art Center
00:15:44 - Becoming a better artist
00:19:49 - Growing as an artist through teaching
00:21:20 - Making a finished art piece
00:26:25 - Thinking critically about the art you're making
00:27:58 - Good copying vs bad copying
00:28:59 - Art as philosophy
00:30:26 - Developing an art style
00:33:34 - Creating a truly unique style*
00:46:36 - Drawing and painting better by asking question*
00:53:27 - Steve Huston's inspirations
00:58:39 - What does an artist do if they don't have any good ideas?
01:01:23 - How do artists balance idea and craft?
01:02:55 - Being afraid of drawing something "wrong"*
01:09:58 - The tools for creativity
01:11:40 - What is the purpose of creating art?
01:16:28 - How do you find what calls to you?*
01:27:00 - What was your creative learning schedule like?
01:33:52 - What would you have done differently in your art education?
01:36:16 - Did you study more from life or more from masters?
01:37:48 - Consistency in your artwork
01:39:13 - What do you enjoy more: quick-sketch or longer drawings?
01:41:09 - What medium do you want to learn?
01:42:02 - Any new books coming up?
01:43:18 - Where do you see your art going in the next 10 years?
01:44:44 - Where can we get your book?
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CREDITS:
Host - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com)
Artist - Steve Huston (www.stevehustonart.com)
Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Editing - Yana Popova, Sean Ramsey, John Birchall, Stan Prokopenko
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
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Пікірлер: 672

@ProkoTV 7 жыл бұрын

Which artist should I try to interview next?

@timowthie 7 жыл бұрын

Proko john singer sargent

@tiktokloe 7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Watts.

@artofrom9424 7 жыл бұрын

Donato Giancola

@ivobogo156 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this interview Proko!! How about John Asaro? I am curious about him!

@DanJohnsonArt 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Liberace

@DB-zo5ng 7 жыл бұрын

"If you're not trying to get better, you're going to get worse." - Steve Huston. I'm putting that on the wall in my work space.

@Vgladstone1 5 жыл бұрын

Denis Bernicky So true!

@alltootrue8277 4 жыл бұрын

i second that !

@ericarmstrong7906 3 жыл бұрын

ya that was the best line I have heard in a long time. He really makes a great ad for that school he went to. "I had no idea what I was doing but I was teaching classes"

@grokness 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽 💯

@tulesg2008 2 жыл бұрын

That was a GREAT quote that I believe we all know deep inside...

@StormEngineer 7 жыл бұрын

"When somebody comes up to you and says that your art means something that you've never intended, and that happens consistently, you're doing something right. Now you know you're onto something because the door is opened up and you're allowing them to come in, and within your world, find what they need to make their world better. And that's when it's Art with a capital A." - Steve Huston This sentence just completely changed the way I think about my art now.

@marcobucci 7 жыл бұрын

That was great.

@brunosinga 3 жыл бұрын

Funny seeing you here friend

@claytonnott9111 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, YOU'RE great.

@Yaroslav15 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston is one of those rare extremely talented artists, who is equally skilled in explanation deep and sophisticated art matters in a metaphorically beautiful way, and turns educational processes in to a profound experience

@lulamidgeable 3 жыл бұрын

Really knows his historical models

@sinixdesign 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for making it, proko.

@ProkoTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Sinix Design ayyy! Glad you liked it!

@pillow1557 3 жыл бұрын

Narancia *_YOUR GOING TO BRAZIL_*

@neguinlk 3 жыл бұрын

@@pillow1557 wha

@erutz5190 5 жыл бұрын

When you go into a video hoping for some drawing tips but end up with a new worldview.

@guitarbreakfull 4 жыл бұрын

@done done "Art is about communicating a message, it‘s an expression. Something that would take hours to explain, but can be soaked up just by a single view. I think his worldview is very limiting and can throw a young artist off completely if he takes it to heart." its the same limited view on art like his view. Every Art philosophy and every opinion about art ist limiting the art. You will learn more about it when you read more theories. For example Adornos and Greenbergs art-philosophies are good. But they are limiting the art itself and this is completely fine. Because no view can explain art. Art will be seen in some years completely different from today. Look at Contemporary art. A lot of people wouldn't even call it art. Because it isn't how they see art.

@NATA5II 5 жыл бұрын

Steve just needs a podcast where he talks for a couple hours about his thoughts. This was such a great video experience.

@pnutdraws 4 жыл бұрын

dude agreed, it would be so amazing to listen to that

@bozmundarts2614 3 жыл бұрын

Well... he does have a youtube channel where he shares his thoughts while drawing :3

@BrianReindel 7 жыл бұрын

When I was 10 years old, in 1986, I purchased my first comic book called 3-D Heroes by Blackthorne publishing. It was sword and sorcery, and the cover was painted by the same guy who pencilled and inked it. A guy by the name of Steve Huston. It came with those cheap 3-D glasses, but it was, and still is to me a brilliant piece of work. Steve might think he was a hack back then, but when I look at the painting on the cover, and I browse those pages the figures come alive in a way that other artists can't even imitate. When I'm studying human anatomy and practicing dynamic figure drawing I still go back to that comic. I just wanted to say thanks Steve because of that seemingly small contribution to my world as a kid that made such a big difference.

@adrianjohnson8527 7 жыл бұрын

I'd wondered if that was the same Steve Huston. I've never had a copy of the 3-D Heroes comics, but I'd seen it pop up on checklists and wondered if it was the same guy.

@BrianReindel 7 жыл бұрын

There is a bio on the inside cover, and unless there is another Steve Huston who went to the same school with the same credentials I'm pretty certain it is him. Although I can't be 100 percent certain without him confirming it. Maybe Proko can find out?

@adrianjohnson8527 7 жыл бұрын

I'm certain it's Huston. I think I'm going to have to get my hands on a copy of that issue to whet my curiosity.

@scroez 4 жыл бұрын

When I was younger and starting out as a graffiti artist, we used to buy comics so we could copy or "bite" the artwork straight onto the wall, etc. (We had to paint very fast at times too, lol) Thanks to artists like Steve, it was teaching us & many other graff artists anatomy without us knowing it. No way perfectly but it gave me a grounding at a young age, it taught me muscle memory. Anyway, my graffiti days were cut short some years back due to illness, in my joints possibly from the lead & other toxic shit in the paint, I'm not sure. I went to art school for 4 years but dropped out, The tutors were great, just they rated conceptual art/Abstract, etc. Anyway, I've begun teaching myself painting oils and anatomy, etc, thanks to Proko & artists like Steve, etc. I could listen to him all day too.

@adrianjohnson8527 7 жыл бұрын

So many jewels were dropped here! Huston is a treasure! Thank you for this, Proko!

@daniellekriner6385 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston makes we want to go out right now and create. I love how great artists can speak about technique and history and make it sound like poetry. Loved this interview!

@SyaminiKaushik 7 жыл бұрын

"When somebody comes up to you and says that your means something to them that you never intended to, and if that happens consistently, you're doing something right, because now the door has opened and you're allowing them to come into your world finding something they need to make their world better. And that's when it's Art with a capital 'A.' "

@yrsmilekillsme 7 жыл бұрын

really cool that this is free content because its honestly so similar to a lecture that one would receive at an art school, at least the the school that i attended. this channel is great and what you're doing is great, Stan. What you've made here is truly something to be proud of.

@ProkoTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Alex Wade :) thank you Alex

@kastaylor01 5 жыл бұрын

Such sage advice. Love his philosophy of trusting and being happy with yourself. Don’t beat yourself up. You will probably never have a masterpiece. So relax and enjoy the process.

@willianschneider1778 7 жыл бұрын

Gosh, what a pleasant voice.

@jaypond4368 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. His voice is almost therapeutic. Thats why I love learning from him . Hes the only reason why I subscribed to new masters academy

@luciamonic 3 жыл бұрын

Im from Argentina and I have 34 years old so having now the opportunity of meeting such a gigant of art through internet, you wouldnt believe how much meens to me and changed my life and my approach to my own art

@ted1995art 7 жыл бұрын

i see why his a great teacher, he has a really cool concepts and explanation skills.

@TheOpkannon 7 жыл бұрын

This is really inspirational, i'm 29 and I used to love drawing and took advance art my entire highschool career. After I graduated I felt like my spark was lost with art and gave up. Now that spark is back and I wont lie I feel a little intimidated on starting a new but your channel and videos are inspiring me jump back in!! So i guess...thank you!!

@mr.dccomics9018 7 жыл бұрын

TheOpkannon me too.

@UrraSergio 7 жыл бұрын

I'm back after 30 years. It is intimidating at first, but in a few days it becomes an adventure that worth every single second.

@identity15081985 4 жыл бұрын

Man this is me too! I used to cartoon heroes when i was young and gave up due to a thing called ‘growing up’. Now 20 years later and i am going back to drawing.

@chillaxboi2109 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I wanna know what has been of you. I have been on the journey for a year now with very bad progress and I'd like to to hear a good non ending story at least from someone like me.

@jamesbarker7360 Жыл бұрын

"Even if you can be better....why do you want to be the same?" I have never listened to an artist and heard so much profound and valuable wisdom. Thank you Stan and Steve.

@Trueffelschwein93 7 жыл бұрын

I find it remarkable, that questioning what you are being taught and trusting your instinct at the same time, is no conflict to him

@tjduprey 7 жыл бұрын

Proko, I really love your interview style. you can control of the conversation but you allow the artist to finish their thought and take the story where it needs to go.

@Peteru69 7 жыл бұрын

It does seem like he isn't understanding what mister Huston is saying half the time. It kind of frustrates me a little.

@trlolingbear47 7 жыл бұрын

well, i think most people dont really understand fully, truthfully he sounds pretty deep and wise

@johnnyblaze373 6 жыл бұрын

I agree, it looks as if Mr. Huston is way too deep and insightful for Proko to understand. Maybe he's too young, he'll get it one day hopefully, and his art will prove that.

@remotecabinstudios 6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Blaze and who the hell are you, Davinci?

@johnnyblaze373 6 жыл бұрын

nah just don't like Stan, why don't you troll on the other people's replies, we must all be related to Da Vinci

@whatyousee3225 7 жыл бұрын

Proko i couldn't believe the title when i saw it! you got the chance to sat and talk with the great Steve Huston? this is the best thing EVER! huge respect for him, i have his book and i took his head lecture in New Master Academy, also, could you please "if you can" interview Michael Hampton? he's one of my all time artists and it well be amazing and if you have him in an interview i will literally lose my mind, and thanks again for this interview with Steve, you are the best Stan!

@Joombajuice 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston is an absolute genius, a true inspiration, and a wonderful teacher. They don't make people like him every day,.

@celestethoms 7 жыл бұрын

I wish this came in audio form to so I could just listen to it in my car or while working out. This is by far one of the best artist interviews I've heard. It was so inspiring and interesting to hear him talk about intention, and letting myself just be an artist without putting pressures on myself.

@janaangelavillaluz 7 жыл бұрын

i agree! try using youtube-mp3 converter online

@remotecabinstudios 6 жыл бұрын

KZfaq Red, it’s worth it

@chriskilbane7378 5 жыл бұрын

I agree i found myself creating short video's of certain points made by Steve in this interview on my phone. The quality of literal visual communication is great !

@eadge 7 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk for hours... Fantastic interview.

@Jonacci 5 жыл бұрын

The students of Steve Huston are incredibly lucky. I have so much respect for this man. So humble ,calm, intelligent, kind, humble, charismatic, great draftsman and also amazing teacher. So much knowledge and insight in this video. I have watched it propably 10 times from start to finish. It never stops giving. Thank you for this interview, it's a treasure for me.

@InPursuitOfArt 7 жыл бұрын

This was incredible... So deep, yet conveyed in such a light way, Steve Huston is a master communicator - visually & verbally. I'll be listening to this many times over. Thank you so much for the video!

@lrm52283 5 жыл бұрын

For me, *art* is the meeting of *science* and *philosophy* ... Interestingly enough, same for *religion* . Welcome to why art *is* a belief. I like the way Steve *believes* .

@psynide 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa, didn't expect to see you here! I love your content!

@MrAnperm 2 ай бұрын

Steve is an erudite and worldly man. I bought his book after listening to this. I am a beginner but my figure drawing is starting to show some shape after patiently working through his book. Only halfway through it so far. Figure drawing is such an intensive subject to undertake, but I'm glad I chose him to show the way.

@WhiteXFusion 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston is such a genuine being, i really loved the whole interview

@G8rrett 5 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by Steve's articulation of these fairly abstract concepts. I appreciate the interview; thanks for posting.

@edgarinda6273 7 жыл бұрын

Thank yo or doing this, Stan! I must admit, in the past year I have done nothing to work on my drawings. Having two kids and moving to a new state takes its toll on me. But after listening to first 30 mins of this interview I ran to the book store and bought Steve's book and a new sketch book. I have watched his KZfaq series on drawing the head and I am a huge fan of his mentality. Thank you for sparking that desire to draw again in me by putting this together.

@ThisAutomaton 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best interview video I've viewed. Many words of profound wisdom from Steve. Thanks.

@JacobSzlek 7 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston is the best artist alive. I've learnt so much from him. When I become successul, I hope to meet him and say thank you.

4 жыл бұрын

What an honor must have been to Interview This Guy. What a tremendous life experience, artistic experience.

@ZacharyZorbas 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is unbelievable. Thank you for doing this interview!

@SuperFcsmith 6 ай бұрын

Finally discovered Proko’s interviews this day in Dec 23. Steve was our instructor in several of my Art Center classes back in 1985-86. Great instructor, admire his work all these years.

@Dooweyful 3 жыл бұрын

Top 5 best art teachers NA. Thanks you 7 month of nma and you are the teacher that i learned the most.

@nyle1935 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this - so wonderful. Steve Huston is one of my favorite artists! He has such a deep background, I loved his honesty with being a beginner teacher and his drive to improve.

@Maren617 4 жыл бұрын

This conversation was so rich and deep and meant so much to me. Thank you so much for posting it!

@AugustasMakrickas 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview! Found it randomly looking for some inspirational interviews and WOW how much creative energy I got from this! Coming from a bit different sector, studying and working in architecture field, but still received so many amazing tips and thoughts about my creations. I recommend this to everybody who is creating something. A must watch. Thank you

@martinboykov2037 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a living treasure, I can't even start to explain how good of a teacher he is. I can watch his lectures all day long

@emilienrotival718 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great interview Stan. Hearing Steve is truly amazing, and the choice of reference painting help carry his points home.

@deadzombies4496 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much Proko for doing this interview with Steve Huston. He's one of my favorite teachers and artists as well and I am constantly inspired by his teachings. Just letting you know, I'm not taking it for granted. Thank you!

@MyDrawingTutorials 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview! Really looking forward to studying Steve's books and courses.

@danielkovacs3358 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best interviews I've ever heard, incredibly motivating! Thank you both for the inspiration!

@IcicleTFL 7 жыл бұрын

Incredibly inspiring; by and far one of the best figure drawing artists of our generation. Thanks for having him on!

@immalooser92 5 жыл бұрын

This man is truly enlightened and has eternal wisdom within him. Thank you for sharing him with us.

@lornabeecroft699 4 жыл бұрын

I just love these interviews that you do. What a wonderful job you do of this. Thank you so much for enriching my world.

@Anebarone 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this for the first time 4 years ago and constantly get back to it. Legendary, thank you ♥

@giovannisiano574 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Huston REALLY says a lot of things which make sense!

@aryllstea 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview with Steve! I really want to go hug the guy. He seems so kind.

@meixener 7 жыл бұрын

This was the most impressive interview I have ever seen! Steve is awesome! Thank you so much Proko for sharing this!!!!

@erichousel4054 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had Steve Huston as an art teacher back in the day. Watching this has got my wheels turning the most they have in years. Thanks Stan!

@AwesomeJLK 7 жыл бұрын

Wow this man is truly wise! Watched this interview like 6 times and every time realizing new things.

@MildredWilsonArtist 7 жыл бұрын

Wow... what a great interview! Thanks a lot, Steve and Stan. Look forward to seeing more of such special guests' insides.

@applesfallnfromatree 3 жыл бұрын

Listening to him talk is one of the best art therapies I've ever known. I lack the drive to refine my technique, my art is just too chaotic and free, and although that might make me a lousy artist, I still have a profound appreciation for his superior level of skill and how he is able to so articulately share his process with those of us who thirst for the knowledge, even if we never do use it ourselves ;)

@ANina1111 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most interesting interviews I ever saw, I never heard anyone talk about such things.

@jeremiahbaxter6887 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has a great way of looking at and explaining things. So glad I found your channel, Stan.

@harryOTuna 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Houston is a beautiful speaker the depth of his psyche is amazing. Thank. For sharing him with us.

@AlbertoAmoni 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this interview dude, Steve is such a great thinker, I'm glad there is a place for him to share his thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. I need my Steve Huston wall of quotes for a happy life haha.

@thomasfurlano4461 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these interviews and lessons from Steve Huston. I have his book and saw these interview lessons you have Proko. They are excellent.

@someguy2878 5 жыл бұрын

Holy man this is awesome!!!!!! never heard of Mr. Huston before, thanks for providing us all this fantastic interview. I feel there is so much to learn....unbelievable !

@DavidVotrubec 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this interview, it is really inspiring for me. I've already wrote a lot notes from it. Which I usually do, so then it takes me long time to watch whole lecture

@ClarissaButelli 7 жыл бұрын

oh wow. thanks for making and sharing this interview. so much to learn here.

@SebastianTinajero 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy listening to these interviews at work , I get so inspired

@MisTikkalRosy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stan he was both interesting and challenging to listen to, so glad you recorded this to share with us. Already put an order in for the book.

@AR-pb2zh 7 жыл бұрын

Stan! This had to be fun! What a great interview. Simply incredible to see how well you are doing :)

@aaronduvalin 6 жыл бұрын

Master Steve, amazed by his curiosity. really a life Mentor not just a Painter

@catsanddo 5 жыл бұрын

he says things that ive been thinking and feeling for a long time. A brother from another mother.

@artifintel 7 жыл бұрын

I rarely write any comments, but felt the urge to thank you Proko for this video! It was like a university-grade lecture to me. I could never hear out from a teacher like Steve in my daily life.

@haroldgarcia726 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this awesome old man! You rock Stan!

@EJ-mm8wc 4 жыл бұрын

This interview is so timely for me. Gold. Thank you.

@kchuen 4 жыл бұрын

I admire his approach to create. Really appreciate for this interview

@milychka2008 6 жыл бұрын

This is beyond amazing ! Steve is my Hero ....

@helenamarie4337 5 жыл бұрын

such a funny and humble dude. great atmospheric artist.

@ShashaRavacio 7 жыл бұрын

such a gem of an interview! thank you, Proko and Steve ... it's like reading a bestselling book. i am so fired up to start working on the images i have been dreaming of making. my deepest gratitude to you two...

@sueb1676 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Steven Huston, you are an inspiration! Thank you, Stan, for bringing this to us!

@alexwhite5724 5 жыл бұрын

Each sentence is valuable...,great interview......if you hear this guy with your brain you will see the light

@elfynde8863 4 жыл бұрын

this interview is pure gold

@piotrstaszkiewicz 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the interview. It's a gem.

@bubble_in_the_ink 2 жыл бұрын

Every time i have sat to draw and sketch, which is everyday for the last one year, i have said to myself "what would Steve do?" And things just become so simpler. I love him, respect him, and he is probably the only person whose voice keeps playing in my head when i am creating. Thank you for being you Steve🌹✨

@lonemapper 7 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great to paint to. Thanks to both of you for your generosity.

@Purplexity-ww8nb 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the best. Watched it thrice and got a lot each time through.

@thomaseulogy7206 7 жыл бұрын

What a teacher and what an awesome interview! This will go on repeat for some time..

@vic2rvic 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is brilliant! And you're really good at interviews, you should do more of these! Also, I'm buying this guy's book and I'll be watching this specific interview multiple times in the future, he's so full of wisdom! Thank you so much for uploading this!

@jimmy3070 7 жыл бұрын

I love Steve Huston, thank you Proko!!

@kimroberti7096 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo, I admired you even more. Thank you for your truth.

@timothyperrigoue3997 6 жыл бұрын

Best complement I can offer to Steve Huston is probably to simply buy his book... However Mr. Huston's humility and wisdom and humor are inspiring... even to a full time truck driver/part time artist who's a year younger than he. Thank you both. (By the way you asked all the right interview questions, Stan)

@brucewayne9377 7 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing, thank you!

@futuredrawnonelinegallery5528 6 жыл бұрын

So many great tips and tricks and a plethora of great perspectives by Huston. The video length was great for getting more motivation.

@1389Rodrigo 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente entrevista!!, Steve Huston que genio!, muchas gracias por generar y compartir esto Stan! ♡

@Vgladstone1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...what an amazing interview. I really enjoyed the adult conversation. Truly a working ARTIST on a journey! Thank you. And the artist he referred to I have a new favorite! I am now obsessed with Bunkall.