Hi I'm Shane
MY BIO
Shane Houston's creative journey began in the heart of a family of artists and musicians, where exposure to the arts at a young age laid the foundation for his lifelong passion. Under the mentorship of his mother, a talented artist herself, Shane learned the fundamentals of painting, sculpting, and drawing. He soon found himself immersed in his own artistic practice, spending hours creating unique characters on a makeshift light-table in his room.
As a child, Shane was captivated by the colorful worlds of Saturday morning cartoons, drawing inspiration from classics like Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, Transformers, Jonny Quest, and Scooby-Doo. These animated influences sparked a lifelong love for visual storytelling. Later, the clean, minimalist style of mid-century design, especially the works of Saul Bass, shaped his aesthetic. Shane describes his work as a blend of the playful energy of cartoons with the sophistication and simplicity of mid-century design, aiming to create artwork that is both fun and refined.
This artistic foundation propelled Shane into a career as a Senior Designer in Los Angeles, where he worked within the motion picture industry. Despite his professional success, his passion for illustration never waned. Shane began exploring his own creative expression, creating original digital fine art pieces. It was during this time that he discovered his unique voice—developing a distinct style characterized by angular, high-contrast forms in vector-based design. Custom-made fonts and brushes further enhance the singularity of his work.
Shane’s expertise in vector art, 3D modeling, and sculpting led to a natural evolution into 3D printed sculpture. This allowed him to merge his digital and sculptural passions, creating intricate, precise works that bridge the gap between two-dimensional and three-dimensional artistry. Today, Shane uses 3D printing as a powerful tool to bring his digital creations to life in the physical realm.
Now working as a freelance Designer and Illustrator, Shane creates from his desert home in Scottsdale, AZ, continuing to explore the boundaries between digital and physical art with every project.
ABOUT MY STYLE
My work is not born from a premeditated “style,” but rather from an ongoing exploration of what is enjoyable, expressive, and fulfilling to my own sense. In my early years as an artist, I was satisfied with the results but felt a deep longing for a more distinct visual voice. Through years of experimentation, I found that angularity—straight lines—spoke to me in ways I hadn’t anticipated. It wasn’t until I embraced this preference for sharp, defined shapes that I truly felt connected to my art.
The turning point came when I committed to using only straight lines in my work. The simplicity and precision of this approach gave me a sense of clarity and expression that I hadn't encountered before. I fell in love with the stark, structured aesthetic of straight lines, both in how they looked on the page and how they made me feel as I created them.
Today, almost everything I make is completely made from only straight lines. This journey—one of self-discovery and refinement—has brought me to a place I would consider my first basecamp in discovering my voice as an artist. However, I know this is just the beginning, and I’m excited for the growth that lies ahead.