How To Draw Aesthetic Eyes
Ever wanted to create breathtakingly beautiful eyes that seem to come right off the page? Drawing aesthetic eyes can feel intimidating at first, but with a few easy steps and a little practice, you too can create wonderful eyes that will captivate viewers.
Let’s get started! First, begin by drawing the basic outline of the eye with a pencil. As you draw, make sure to draw lightly, as you’ll be erasing and re-drawing several times. Visualize the eye as two circles overlapped, leaving room in the inner corner for the tear duct. Make sure to add the eyelashes and eyelids, as these will help you form the shape you are looking for.
Now it’s time to deepen the details. Begin to darken the areas where the eyes naturally reflect the light. This includes the middle of the iris and the bottom lashes. Shade around the eye in circular motions with a medium-soft pencil to create the illusion of depth. When you’re done, be sure to blend these overlapping layers with your pencil or a blending stump to ensure a cohesive look.
Once you have the outline and shading of the eye down, it’s time to bring the eyes to life. Start adding the highlights, which are key components to bring your eyes to life and give them their realistic feeling. You can start by adding highlights on the tear duct and the inner corner of the eye. Then, use white pastel cones or a white gel pen to create highlights in the middle and bottom of the iris. Add a few highlights on the glossy part of the upper and lower eyelids near the tear duct as well.
The last step is refining and perfecting. Here you can In this stage, you can deepen the shadows, adjust the highlights, add any ornamental details and make any other small changes to bring the eye to its finished state.
Once your aesthetic eye is complete, you can go back and erase any soft pencil lines you left in your initial sketch. Then, you can enjoy your finished eye drawing!
The next step to make your eyes look even more beautiful is to add some color. With colored pencils, watercolors, or any medium of your choice, begin to add color to deepen and define the eye. Start with the highlights, then darken lightly from the pupil to the iris, keeping in mind the complementary colors to make the eye pop. If you wish to add any details, now is the time to do so.
Finally, to make the eye look extra realistic, add volume with a thicker outline and by giving a bit more depth in the crease of the eye. If you want to add any specs of color, such as a slight pink on the cheeks, you can do that now too.
As you can see, drawing aesthetically beautiful eyes is easier than it looks. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and lots of patience! With practice and the tips mentioned above, you’ll be drawing beautiful realistic eyes in no time!
