Mark Hufford is an Artist, Instructor and Graphic Designer whose passion for the arts began at the age of four when he first put pencil to paper. While Mark is an accomplished Artist in many mediums, his early love of graphite not only endured but grew. After years of limitless exploration into the layered subtleties of graphite drawing, along with his experimentation and development of various techniques, he yearned to share what he had mastered with others.
His unique method of teaching is not to simply arm students with technical skills. Mark’s greatest joy is in guiding his students to see the world through brand new eyes as they awaken to the nuances that surround them in the simplicity of everyday life. His focus provides students with an increased level of awareness and a refinement of their observation skills enabling them to create truly realistic work.
Mark is available for private instruction in fused glass enamels painting, drawing in graphite, soft pastels and scratchboard for the beginner to intermediate level learner. He has a various tutorials available for download, video tutorials and published the book ‘The Art of Fused Glass Enamel Painting – a guide of applications for all skill levels’, and hosts webinars for using fired glass enamels and products on kiln fired glass. He travels throughout the United States holding workshops for fused glass painting and graphite drawing and has an international following and student base.
Originally from Perrysburg, Ohio, Mark Hufford currently resides in Buda, Texas with his husband Patrick and their two fur babies Klaus & Leisel. He obtained his Degree in Graphic Arts from the Art Institute in 2012.
His unique method of teaching is not to simply arm students with technical skills. Mark’s greatest joy is in guiding his students to see the world through brand new eyes as they awaken to the nuances that surround them in the simplicity of everyday life. His focus provides students with an increased level of awareness and a refinement of their observation skills enabling them to create truly realistic work.
Mark is available for private instruction in fused glass enamels painting, drawing in graphite, soft pastels and scratchboard for the beginner to intermediate level learner. He has a various tutorials available for download, video tutorials and published the book ‘The Art of Fused Glass Enamel Painting – a guide of applications for all skill levels’, and hosts webinars for using fired glass enamels and products on kiln fired glass. He travels throughout the United States holding workshops for fused glass painting and graphite drawing and has an international following and student base.
Originally from Perrysburg, Ohio, Mark Hufford currently resides in Buda, Texas with his husband Patrick and their two fur babies Klaus & Leisel. He obtained his Degree in Graphic Arts from the Art Institute in 2012.
Artist Statement
As an artist with a multi-media background, I find my inspiration in nature and wildlife that provides me a sense of calm, contentment and amazement of what is often taken for granted in this fast paced, technology-driven world in which we live, and reminds me how quickly things change with the seasons, lifespan and our environment.
My work is representational and connects me to the planet in a spiritual sense of belonging and purpose. I tend to work on subject matter that is relatable, that may evoke feelings of familiarity, heighten ones' awareness, or link to a fond memory of a time or place.
In my travels, I frequently photograph interesting plant life, rocks and landscape views to use as reference in my designs and art. My design process is very organic, and often reflect recurring patterns seen in nature. Whether used in my fused glass enamel paintings, graphite drawings, watercolors, pastels, or scratchboard art, these reference images trigger the exhilaration of being in that place at a specific time, which in turn recalls my inspiration and vision for a new work of art and the cause for me to have stopped and taken the photograph.
As an artist with a multi-media background, I find my inspiration in nature and wildlife that provides me a sense of calm, contentment and amazement of what is often taken for granted in this fast paced, technology-driven world in which we live, and reminds me how quickly things change with the seasons, lifespan and our environment.
My work is representational and connects me to the planet in a spiritual sense of belonging and purpose. I tend to work on subject matter that is relatable, that may evoke feelings of familiarity, heighten ones' awareness, or link to a fond memory of a time or place.
In my travels, I frequently photograph interesting plant life, rocks and landscape views to use as reference in my designs and art. My design process is very organic, and often reflect recurring patterns seen in nature. Whether used in my fused glass enamel paintings, graphite drawings, watercolors, pastels, or scratchboard art, these reference images trigger the exhilaration of being in that place at a specific time, which in turn recalls my inspiration and vision for a new work of art and the cause for me to have stopped and taken the photograph.