About

Dr. Steven Michael Hampton
Artist • Educator • Author

Dr. Steven Michael Hampton is an artist and educator with over 25 years of experience teaching drawing, anatomy, and two-dimensional design. He has taught in both private and public universities across illustration and fine art programs, working with undergraduate and graduate students alike.

Teaching & Lectures: 

Steven has lectured and conducted workshops at various prestigious institutions and companies, including:

  • Anatomy Tools
  • Art Center
  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • Brainstorm School
  • CGMA
  • Laguna College of Art and Design
  • Lucas Arts
  • Proko

Exhibitions & Curatorial Projects:

Steven has exhibited extensively across the United States and curated numerous thematic exhibitions focusing on kitsch, monuments, and mourning. Notable projects include:

  • Monterey Biennial (Monterey Museum of Art)
  • The Last Days of Empire (FAC 1101)
  • Hobson’s Choice (Torrance Art Museum)

Professional Engagement: 

Steven served as a board member for the Foundation for Art Resources (FAR), notably contributing to organizing:

  • Pacific Non-Standard Time: FAR 1977–Present

Publications:

  • Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (2009)
  • Gesture Drawing: Dynamic Movement and Form (2025)

Education:

  • BFA in Illustration, Art Center College of Design
  • MFA in Painting, Claremont Graduate University
  • PhD in Art History at the University of California, Riverside