Do you ever find yourself coveting the intricate beauty of a realistic eye? Has the thought ever crossed your mind that you can erase your unease and sketch like a pro? Worry not! With a few simple steps, you can draw beautiful, realistic eyes perfectly.
Let’s start by gathering your tools. All you need is a graphite pencil, an eraser, and some paper. Once you’ve got your supplies, you’re ready to begin.
Step one! Generate the shape of the eye. With your pencil, draw a rough circle in the center of the page. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but make sure it is even on both sides. Make sure to leave plenty of space around it for the other parts of the eye.
Now, let’s create the eye lid. Trace the circle and make a curved line along the top of it. This line should be thicker in the middle and thinner at the sides.
Step two! Start drawing the eye itself. Now, make points around the circle you drew earlier. The points should be evenly placed apart from each other and meet inside the circle at the center. In between each point, make short curved lines to give the eye depth.
Step three! Let’s add the details. Using your graphite, start shading the eye. Shade in the curved area of the eyelid and build up the depth of the eye gradually.
Now, draw a curved line from the outer corner of the eye stretching out or tapering to the inner corner. This will make the eye look more realistic.
Step four! Add texture to the eye. At the top of the eye lid, add more points and draw more intricate curved lines. In the inner corner of the eye, draw a few more small points to give the eye a softer look.
Now, darken the lines you’ve made around the eye to give it more definition.
Step five! Finish the drawing. Once you’re happy with your piece, use your eraser to lighten the lines and give it a delicate touch.
Now, you’ve got yourself a realistic eye, two of them if you’re feeling daring. After a few practices runs, soon you’ll be a pro!
