How to Draw a (semi) Realistic Eye

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How to Draw a (semi) Realistic Eye

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Today I will be showing you how to draw a somewhat realistic eye. I have simplified it so you don't need any pro materials and can start with no experience. Enjoy! <3 ~~~~ArtsyBean

Supplies

  • Pencil(s)
  • Paper

Eye Ball

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Lightly sketch out a circle.

Eye "lids"

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Add an almond shape "in" the circle. The corners can slightly stick out.

Iris Sketch

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sketch the iris with a smaller circle.

Pupil + Iris

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Add the pupil and around it draw a flower-like shape made with lines, as if you were drawing the sun.

Shaddow

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Outline the top of the iris with black.

Shading

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Blend a bit in the iris. Add an inverted sun-lines like in step four but inside the iris.

Highlights

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Erase a circular shape around the pupil but not the edges of the iris.

Highlights 2

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Add some lines around the highlight to make it more realistic.

Eye

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Erase the circle drawn in step 1. Add shading near the top of the eyeball.

Outline

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Lightly outline the top of the lids.

Creases

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Add the creases in the skin and shade a bit. add any other details.

Lashes

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Add the lashes by making quick, dark, curved streaks. Do the bottom lashes shorter.

Extras

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Aaaaand your done! You can add more shading, color, highlights, and eyebrows! Great job! <3