Photo from Hunan Library
Huang Tieshan was born in Dongkou County, Hunan Province in 1939. He graduated from Hubei College of Fine Arts in 1959 and is currently a council member of the Chinese Artists Association, director of the Watercolor Art Committee of China, member of the Hunan Literature and History Research Institute, honorary committee member of the Federation of Literature and Art of Hunan Province, and honorary chairman of the Hunan Artists Association. As an unparalleled artist, he enjoys a special allowance granted by State Council to the experts with outstanding contributions.