7 Ways to Handle Edges with Steven Huston
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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
Fine art painter, and instructor. Known for his teaching at Art Center College of Design and New Masters Academy
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Followed along in a freezing cold car with just 2b, 3b and putty eraser…added some 8b and even a charcoal pencil at home. Pure mimicry, no decisions loads of mistakes and errors, but… just copying the looseness and freedom and playful way Steve ‘makes marks’ was super relaxing. If I tried this on my own it would just be a ton of questions about the reference and self criticism - is that a core shadow, where should I put the terminator, is the arm too long, how should values around the tricep look etc etc.
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In this lesson, Steve Huston shows you how to use edges to bring more realism and excitement to your figure drawings. He goes beyond the basic hard, soft, and lost edges, demonstrating seven different ways to handle the transition between shapes, including broken, jagged, and three-step edges. You’ll see his full process, from the initial layin to rendering with charcoal and Conte. He covers how to use gradations to turn the form, how to group and separate shapes, and how to use small, calculated imperfections to make your work feel more organic and alive.
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Steve Huston is back to show us how to use edges to bring more realism and excitement to your figure drawings.
He goes beyond the basic hard, soft, and lost edges, demonstrating seven different ways to handle the transition between shapes, including broken, jagged, and three-step edges. You’ll see his full process, from the initial layin to rendering with charcoal and Conte. He covers how to use gradations to turn the form, how to group and separate shapes, and how to use small, calculated imperfections to make your work feel more organic and alive.
Wow, this lesson blew my mind!! I had never really thought about approaching drawing in this way before. Just playful and almost sculpting the image, adding and taking away. Just the part where Steve blended the charcoal into the background was eye-opening to me because I'd normally constrict myself to staying within the boundaries of the initial lay-in.
I tried to follow along with the demo which was very helpful. I used graphite pencils because it's all I have, but I am inspired to buy some charcoal now. Thank you Steve!
your drawing looks like it was made with charcoal to me, so maybe you do not need to buy anything else ;)
Just wow. This course has made it possible to follow along with him and understand his decisions.
He is doing so many decisions so fast and effortlessly!
A first try along with the video. Wish I would have chosen heavier, smoother paper and I still have to figure out which charcoal types to use for what part. I loved the process though, what a great video and instructions.
Thank you :)
A second try, despite a busy day. So I set it up in a bit of a hurry, worked on and off on it, but I like the tension in the pose. And twas good to practice anyway (on heavier paper).
Amazing demo from Steve, he is an inspiration.
Serious question, how does he wash his hands after getting that much pigment on them? 😯
Followed along in a freezing cold car with just 2b, 3b and putty eraser…added some 8b and even a charcoal pencil at home. Pure mimicry, no decisions loads of mistakes and errors, but… just copying the looseness and freedom and playful way Steve ‘makes marks’ was super relaxing. If I tried this on my own it would just be a ton of questions about the reference and self criticism - is that a core shadow, where should I put the terminator, is the arm too long, how should values around the tricep look etc etc.
hey btw, thanks for last class, my drawings are progressing really well in tonal value.
Amazing ! This lesson is great. I love the charcoal drawing lessons from Steve Huston and also Stan.
I find Steve's line control to be so wild. I feel like I would never just so quickly but down the detailed curves of the abs or tricep the way he does. It feels like he has so much confidence he can just put down incredible details on the first try. I think I would tend to simplify it as a single curve and maybe add in some slight indication of the detail.
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Yes, that intimate understanding of the anatomy and his confidence executing it is amazing. But don't feel bad if you need to start with the simple gesture underneath before you can add those details. He's been doing it for so long that he can go straight into the anatomical information while still retaining the simplicity. I'm sure there was a stage in his growth as an artist where he started simpler and worked up to complexity. Don't feel like you need to match his skill level right now. Work up to it and once you do feel more comfortable with anatomy, you'll be able to jump right in as well.
Wow! What a great surprise for today! I wasn't expecting any new guest content, but I love the Steve Huston guest videos!
