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Do you have trouble when trying to draw a realistic eye? It is important in any drawing of a person that you want to look realistic that they have realistic looking eyes. This wikiHow will help you draw a realistic eye if you are having trouble.
Steps
Draw Using Buildup of Tones
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1Draw the shape of the eye.
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2Draw the details for the pupils, iris and eyebrows.Advertisement
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3Draw the details for the eyelashes, pupil highlights, iris and eyebrows.
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4Apply light shading over the drawing to simulate light shadows.
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5Complete the drawing by using a darker shade to fill areas with darker shadows.
Draw Using Layered Shading and Blending
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1Draw the shape of the eye. Use magazines of photographs as guides for drawing different types of eyes. This is step one.
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2Draw the Pupil and the Iris.
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3Draw in the additional details.
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4Use a darker shade to draw over the artwork.
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5Apply a light gray tone or shade over the eye
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6Apply a slightly darker shade for light shadowed areas.
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7Apply a darker shade of gray for darker areas or you could try to shade in to the little details.
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8Apply the darkest gray for areas with very dark shadows (but not black).
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9Blend the edges of each layer of gray to simulate a realistic eye using shades of gray.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I draw an eye that shows kindness?Community AnswerLarge eyes with large pupils tend to look soft and kind. Changing the shape of the eyebrows also changes the expression of the eyes.
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QuestionHow do I draw youthful eyes?Community AnswerDraw the eyes bigger, more expressive, and vibrant. Consider adding more shine/highlights to them, and making them rounder. Eyebrows are important as well; use them to your advantage.
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QuestionHow do I draw two eyes evenly?Community AnswerDraw both eyes step by step together. For example, if you draw a part on one eye, do the same step afterwards on the other eye.
About This Article
To draw a realistic eye, start by drawing the oval-shaped outline. Next, draw a circle inside the eye with a smaller circle in its center for the iris and pupil. Shade most of the center circle in to make it black, but leave a tiny patch white to show light reflecting in the pupil. Then, draw an arch directly above the eye for the eyebrow. Use thicker lines to add the details of the eyelashes, eyebrow hairs, and pupil. To make it even more realistic, apply some light shading to simulate shadows. Then, use a darker shade to add another layer of shadow to the eye. For more tips, including how to draw light reflecting in the eye, read on!