Samuel Harrison Art on MSN

How a simple pencil sketch becomes a detailed work of art

Explore the creative process behind a graphite pencil illustration, from the initial sketch to the detailed shading and final artistic touches. #GraphiteArt #DrawingTechniques #ArtProcess ...
The Harvard Crimson

‘Sketch, Shade, and Smudge’ Review: Harvard Art Museums Tells Stories Without Color

On Sept. 12, the Harvard Art Museums opened “Sketch, Shade, and Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black.” This new exhibit — curated by Penley Knipe, Senior Conservator of Works of Art on Paper and Head of ...
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Draw realistic faces with simple shading steps

Realistic faces can feel much easier to draw when the process is broken into simple, manageable steps. This art tutorial focuses on portrait drawing with a practical approach to proportions, facial ...
The Boston Globe

In one of the best collections of drawings in the country, here are five you shouldn’t miss

“Sketch, Shade, Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black” at Harvard Art Museums is among the most glorious how-to’s you’ll ever find. The Harvard prints and drawings collection is one of the best in the ...