Anatomy. At first glance, it seems simple, however, it is a complex science. The bane of every artist is that you cannot move to the next level of professional skill without at least the slightest idea of anatomy. Most people never study anatomy, and this leads to a weak creative foundation that leaves a constant lack of confidence in their strengths and artistic abilities.
Therefore, it would be wise to devote some of your creative time to studying anatomy. At first glance, this may seem like an overwhelming step, but if you break it down, learning anatomy will be fun and easy for you!
Final result
1. Basics: Function and Anatomy
All human eyes have the same shape and structure: an oval with pointed edges, eyelids, eyelashes, eyebrows. You can quickly sketch out a drawing of an eye and anyone will tell you what it is:
In this screenshot I will show you the following elements of the eye from top to bottom:
1. Brows: Protect your eyes from dirt and sweat dripping from your forehead.
2. Eyelid folds: created by the eyelid when the eye is closed. Eyelid folds form at the top and bottom of the eye.
3. Actual eye opening: when the oval shape of the eye is formed.
4. Eyelashes: Protect your eyes from dirt, strong light or sensory perception. In art, they emphasize femininity.
5. White of the eye: it is the main organ of the eye.
6. Iris: in reality these are muscles, just imagine! They contract and expand, increasing or decreasing the amount of light that enters the eye and reaches the lens.
7. Pupil: dark spot in the center of the eye. In reality, we see objects through the pupil because... Light enters through the pupil, which forms an image inside the eyeball.
8. Lacrimal nodule: on the inner corner of each eye. Our tears come through the tear nodules, which have a pinkish tint!
9. Skin fold of lacrimal nodule: on the outside of the inner corner of the eye, just next to the nodule itself.
2. Different Eye Shapes
Although the eye sketch we have drawn above is recognized as a human eye, the shape of the eyes varies depending on the race, geographical location and even age!
Let's look at the most basic criterion: race. If you look at the photos different nations, then you will definitely notice the difference. Let's look at a few basic shapes to see the difference:
3. Different angle and perspective
In the screenshot below you can see different angles of the eye to demonstrate how the shape of the eye changes depending on the angle at which we look at the eye:
4. Eyes: the mirror of the soul
We express a lot of emotions through our eyes. Regardless of the shape and shape of our eyes, we, as human beings, instinctively react to external factors that change our eyes.
We squint, we squint, we stare in stunned awe, we open our eyes wide when we are amazed or when we are afraid - just to give a few examples.
Below are a few eye expressions that can be captured by simply by the human eye. So, try to quickly identify each emotion expressed and also sketch out the features of the eye expression. Practice so you can add more emotion to your characters:
5. Draw the eye
We now have some idea of the great variety that can be obtained using one eye. So let's continue with the lesson and put everything together.
Have that one at your fingertips quick sketch, which we created earlier to begin creating an artistic product and embark on a journey to become the next Michelangelo!
Create a new document. Name the existing layer " The background", set the Foreground color to #dcb6a3 and the Background color to #963931.
Using a tool Gradient(Gradient Tool (G), gradient color from foreground color to background color, drag the gradient from left to right to create a flesh color gradient. Next, select a hard round brush from the settings Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter) set the option Pen pressure(Pen Pressure) and also set the Foreground color to #000000.
Translator's note: Press the key (F5) to go to the brush settings. In parameters Dynamics of shape(Shape Dynamics) and Different dynamics(Other Dynamics), set pen pressure in settings Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter).
Create a new layer. Name this layer "Sketch". Draw the basic shape of the eye to your liking. You can use the eye shape as in the original result or choose any of the eye shapes we covered earlier!
6. Highlight the eye: white of the eye
Step 1
Let's start with basic basis- this is from the white of the eye.
Despite its name "white", the eyeball is not pure white. It varies in shades of light grey, beige and red depending on the various blood vessels that run through it.
To start with it, create a new layer, place this layer between the "Background" layer and the "Sketch" layer. Name this layer "Eye White". Install dirty white shade for brush #ddc6bc and using a hard round brush, paint the base color along the white of the eye.
Step 2
Create a new layer on top of the “White of the Eye” layer, then right-click on the created layer and in the window that appears, select the option Create Clipping Mask(Create Clipping Mask) to the “White of the Eye” layer. We use this layer for shading.
The eyeball has a spherical structure, therefore, more light will always enter the center due to the convex surface. Conversely, the further from the center, the less light comes in due to the eyelids/lashes, which creates shading, so we will use dark shades.
So, select the tool again Brush(Brush Tool (B), set the brush to a hard round shape, turn on the options Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter). Adjust the brush size as needed and set the brush color to #4f241e. Brush on the clipping mask along the edge of the eyeball to create a sense of light and shadow and a 3D effect.
Step 3
Choose a darker shade, such as #220b07. Paint over the top of the white of the eye to enhance the shadow created by the upper eyelid and lashes.
7. Draw the lacrimal nodule
Step 1
This area of the eye is not covered by skin, so we use more pinkish shades. Remember that there is no clear distinction between the eyeball itself, the flesh and the muscles that support that eyeball, they all react simultaneously and are connected together. Therefore, our pink tint will mix with the white of the eye, you will see this in a minute.
Set the Foreground color to #853c2e and the Background color to #5e2218.
Using the same brush you used earlier, color the inner corner of the eye using a lighter shade, and then add shading around the edges using a darker shade. Also, add a few touches Pink colour to the white area. In the screenshot below, you can see the result with and without our sketch:
Step 2
Next, set the Foreground color to #d77661 and the Background color to a white shade #ffffff, and reduce the brush size. Zoom in to make it easier to work with the details of the highlights. Add highlights to the highlights - use a light pink tint first and then add a little white tint as finishing touch. This way we will create a feeling of a humid environment.
8. Iris and pupil
Set the brush color to #6b3826. Draw a circle in the center of the eye as in the sketch
Step 2
An eye with a white pupil looks a little scary, so using a black brush, paint the circle in the center of the eye again to create the pupil.
9. Adding Details to the Iris
Step 1
It's time to create a new layer! Place this layer on top of the "Pupil" layer. Name this layer "Iris Details".
The pupil and iris merge with each other in the white of the eye. Let's put it simply - they can't live without each other!
So, set the foreground color to #240b02, then adjust the brush size to paint along the edges of the pupil and iris of the eye to blend them perfectly. At the same time, add shading to the top of the pupil to indicate the area where the shadow falls from upper eyelid and eyelashes. Don't be afraid to go a little over the edges.
Step 2
Set the Foreground color to #54382a and the Background color to #3f2315. Vary the brush size down to the smallest diameter. Zoom in so you can easily apply light and dark strokes over the brown area. Try to keep the strokes coming from the center.
Step 3
Next, we will add more details to the iris. Set the Foreground color to #9b643f and the Background color to #511f05. Reduce the brush size to just a few pixels. Draw small veins of the muscle details. To switch color shades, continuously press the ‘X’ key. Also, feel free to add your own samples of color shades, which you can easily select using the tool Pipette(Eyedropper Tool (I).
10. Adding highlights
Because Our eye is looking a little flat, let's add some highlights!
Create a new layer and place this layer on top of the "Iris Details" layer. Name this layer "Highlights". Set the Foreground color to a white shade #ffffff. Add a lighter highlight first and then a richer highlight, creating a diffuse, large white dot. Repeat the whole process, adding a couple more small highlights:
11. Drawing the upper eyelid: curves and folds
Let's step away from the eyeball for a second and work on the eyelid, as well as the folds of skin around the eye. From my own experience, I will say that a painting looks great when you can see it in its entirety, and not in separate fragments.
Step 1
So, create a new layer on top of all other layers, call this layer "Skin". Install dark brown tint#2c0b02 as the foreground color, and a light pink shade #d3a594 as the background color. Pick up right size brushes, start drawing around the outer contour of the eye, always keep the original sketch in mind.
Start with dark color, and then press the ‘X’ key to switch to a light shade. First, paint around the eye with a dark brush, and then using a light brush, carefully paint over the inner corner of the eye, where we have a light gradient transition.
Step 2
Following the details of our original sketch, using a dark brown shade, draw the crease above the eye.
Step 3
Next, set the Foreground color to #2b130d and the Background color to #bc8370. Paint first with a dark brush on the outer edges of the eye, and then use a light brush to carefully paint around the creases to contour lines didn't look too tough. In this work we do not use hard and precise lines, as well as contours, but use soft shapes.
Step 4
Next, set the Foreground color to #d5a197 and the Background color to #fcead8. Additionally, fade the hard lines of the creases by creating a transition from a dark pink shade to a light pink shade, constantly switching shades by pressing the ‘X’ key. If necessary, you can also use the tool Clarifier(Dodge Tool (O) with a soft round brush set to Sveta(Highlights) by unchecking the option Save shades(Protect Tones) to get bright highlights. Don't overdo it with lightening.
12. Draw the lower eyelid
Step 1
It's time to switch to the lower eyelid. We use the same technique as before.
If it will be easier for you to draw vertical lines, then you can rotate the image, for this we go Image - Rotate Canvas(Image > Image Rotation) and rotate the image 90 degrees. Again, this will be up to you.
Let's move on to creating the lower eyelid, set the Foreground color to #9e5b4a and the Background color to #fecfbb. Carefully paint over the bottom of the eye to match the bottom outline, and then use a light brush to paint over the top, adding highlights.
We will be working with four primary color shades: #260f0b, #642e22, #c88a7c and #eac0a9.
I suggest you draw samples of four color shades on a separate layer, this way you can easily select the desired color shade using the tool Pipette(Eyedropper Tool (I).
First let's touch up the lower right outer corner of the eye using subtle strokes of #260f0b, then move to the shallow crease of #eac0a9 to add some highlights.
Step 3
Select brush color #d18465. Brush underneath the eye as if you were applying concealer. You can also paint the top side if you feel it is necessary.
Next, select the brush color #eac0a9. Paint the outline of the lower left corner of the eye, as well as the tear corner to add highlights, as shown in the screenshot below. Pay attention to the second screenshot - it is presented as an animation to show you the difference between the previous step and this step:
13. Skin: retouching
All leather is a bit like plastic, isn't it?
It's time to fix it!
Choose a nice brick color like this #c54432 and apply lightly around the eyelids, adding additional color to the lower eyelid. Don't highlight them too much - it's not a zombie eye, so it shouldn't be a sore eye. Just a couple of gentle brush strokes to add more life.
Once you're done, change the foreground color to a soft purple #937fa3 and the background color to #b5544d.
Add shadow to the eyes towards the lower inner corner of the eye. This should help make your eye look more natural and alive!
On at this stage you can add others small parts like chiaroscuro. Again, in the screenshot below you can view the result in jpg format, as well as an animation comparison with the previous step.
Result in JPG format:
Animated comparison:
14. Leather: Adding Texture Touches
The skin is still too smooth - let's spice it up a little!
Set the Foreground color to #f2c8a0 and the Background color to #b5544d. Using the "Skin Texture" brush ( Translator's note: Skin Texture brush), which can be downloaded with a PSD file, carefully go over the skin, constantly pressing the ‘X’ key to switch shades. You should get a soft texture, like in the screenshot below:
15. Draw eyelashes
Step 1
It's time to create a new layer and name it...... "Eyelashes" of course!
Set the Foreground color to #1a0906. Select a hard round brush. In the brush settings in options Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation Pen pressure(Pen Pressure).
While on the 'Eyelashes' layer, start randomly drawing eyelashes. Below are a few points to remember when drawing eyelashes:
1. Eyelashes are never straight. Always draw the eyelashes slightly curled.
2. Eyelashes are arranged in a chaotic manner. Try taking a closer look at an image of an eye where the eyelashes are covered in mascara: as a rule, the eyelashes are stuck to each other and also curled.
3. Eyelashes are always thinner at the tips than at the roots.
Create a new layer, name this layer "Eyelash Shadow". Change the blending mode for this layer to Multiplication Fills(Fill) to approximately 70%. Select the brush you used earlier, brush color #1f0b07. Draw some eyelashes in the lower outer corner of the eye. Next, go (Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur) and apply a soft blur of 1.5 px.
16. Eye Details: Adding Shadows for Depth
Now that we have a more complete picture of our eye, let's return to the eyeball and iris for some retouching.
Let's add more pop to the eye."
Create a new layer and place this layer on top of the "Skin" layer. Change the blending mode for this layer to Multiplication(Multiply).
Set the Foreground color to #6f2719 and use a brush to gently paint over the bottom corner of the eye to enhance the shadows. See screenshot for comparison:
17. Eye details: iris
When compared to the entire eye, the iris still looks flat. Let's work on this!
Step 1
Select a small, hard round brush. In the brush settings in options Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter), select mode Pen pressure(Pen Pressure). Add some ray-like strokes closer to the pupil, as shown in the screenshot below:
Step 2
To create a highlight, create a new layer. Place this layer on top of the "Iris" layer. Change the blending mode to Lightening the base Fills(Fill) to approximately 40%.
Step 3
Create a new layer on top of the "Iris Details" layer, change the blending mode for this layer to Lightening the base(Color Dodge), and also reduce the value Fills(Fill) to approximately 30%. Select a soft round brush, set the Blend Mode for the brush Dissolution(Dissolve). Using a brush, carefully paint around the iris. Next, merge this layer with the main iris layer (Ctrl+E):
18. Adding small details
It's time for the finishing touches!
Step 1
First we will add blood vessels.
Set the Foreground color to #5e2219. Select a hard round brush. In the brush settings in options Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) and Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter), select mode Pen pressure(Pen Pressure).
Reduce the brush size to 2 px and carefully paint small blood vessels in the corners of the eye on top of the white of the eye.
Create a new layer, place this layer below the "Skin" layer.
Change the blending mode for this layer to Multiplication(Multiply), and also reduce the value Fills(Fill) to approximately 80%. Name this layer "Shadows".
Set the foreground color to #3e1408 and using a hard round brush, in the brush settings, use only the option Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter), brush along the edges of the white of the eye.
Step 3
Glimpses of humidity.
Create a new layer, name this layer "Moisture". Place this layer on top of the "Skin" layer.
19. Draw the base for the eyebrows
Step 1
We also need to draw the eyebrow, don't we?
Create a new layer, name this layer "Eyebrow". Place this layer on top of all other layers.
Set the Foreground color to #47190b. Select a hard round brush, in the settings select the option Fluctuation opacity(Opacity Jitter) and using a brush, draw a rough eyebrow shape.
Step 2
Select a tool Finger(Smudge Tool), in the settings of this tool, set the hard round brush, in the options Size fluctuation Pen pressure(Pen Pressure). Use your finger to smear your eyebrow to create hair texture:
20. Adding detail to the eyebrow
Step 1
Next, select a tool Brush(Brush Tool (B), set to a hard round brush, in the options Size fluctuation(Size Jitter) set the mode Pen pressure(Pen Pressure). Add eyebrow hairs:
Step 2
Set the Foreground color to #9a3d1e, in the options Opacity fluctuation(Opacity Jitter) set the mode Pen pressure(Pen Pressure), increase the brush size a few pixels, and then add rough highlights. You can freely apply strokes, soft, broad, to add variety.
Step 3
Last detail, reduce the brush size to 1 or 2 px—and using a thin brush, add some light highlights to the eyebrow:
21. Matching the eyebrow with the skin
Our eyebrow looks great, but it looks a little glued on. To fix this, we will combine the eyebrow with the skin, for this, create a new layer. Place this layer below the "Eyebrow" layer. Change the blending mode for this layer to Multiplication(Multiply) or Linear dimmer(Linear Burn), depending on your preference. Next, reduce the value Fills(Fill) to approximately 40%. Name this layer "Eyebrow Composite".
Increase the brush size, set the Foreground color to a dark, bleached brown like this #502520, and use this brush to paint around the edges of the eyebrows. Next, let's go Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur(Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur). Add a 3-4 px soft blur effect to get a result like the screenshot below:
22. Selective step: adding makeup
Moreover, we can now add makeup to our eye!
I chose soft fall shades #e88f04 and #572013.
Step 1
For the orange tint, create a new layer on top of the "Skin" layer, change the blending mode for this layer to Chroma(Color), and using a soft round brush, paint over the upper eyelid as shown in the screenshot below. Decrease the value Fills(Fill) at your discretion.
Step 2
Next, shadows. Create a new layer, change the blending mode for this layer to Multiplication(Multiply). Using a soft brush, paint shadows in the corner of the eye. Let's go Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur(Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur), blur the shadows if you think they are too hard.
Step 3
Create another new layer, change the blending mode for this layer to Lightening the base(Color Dodge), and also reduce the value Fills(Fill) to approximately 30%. Set the Foreground color to #f7b283. First select a soft round brush, in the brush settings, select the mode Dissolution(Dissolve) and then use a brush to add a glitter effect. Next, select a makeup brush from the set you downloaded and use this brush to add texture.
Great job, we have completed the lesson!
Now you can draw your realistic eye. I hope you enjoyed this journey and learned something useful today!
Final result
Hello, dear friends!
Today we have a very interesting and important topic, we will learn how to draw a human eye. The eyes, as we know, are the mirror of the soul, the most eloquent and attractive part of a person’s face.
Structure
First, let's define the terminology, and to do this, let's look at the general simplified structure of the eye:
This diagram is not for studying anatomy, but for understanding the drawing technique; all the most important parts are indicated here.
How to draw an eye
Stages of creating a pencil sketch
At the beginning of the lesson, let's just try to make an easy sketch, step by step. We use a pencil. 
Now we will not delve into the nuances and features of the structure of the eyes.
How to draw eyes with a pencil:
- We indicate the shape of the eye by enclosing it within the frame of an angular figure. We will also show the folds above the upper and lower eyelids.
- We will refine the shape, make the lines smoother, and smooth out the corners. We outline the eyebrow, pupil and iris. Let us lightly indicate the thickness of the eyelid and the tear duct.
- We clarify the thickness of the eyelids, indicate the highlight on the iris, shade the dark pupil, and easily show the shadow under the upper eyelid on the sclera. Let's clarify the eyebrow a little.
- We add color and pattern to the iris, opposite the glare, a reflex light spot is formed on the iris. Add shadows to the round shape of the eyeball. Using strokes we shade the upper eyelid, highlight and clarify the fold above it.
- We detail it, clarify shadows and light, add eyelashes.
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Form
The eyeball is shaped like a ball, which is attached inside the eye socket. We see only part of this ball, covered by eyelids. When drawing an eye using any technique, you need to remember and understand that we show light and shadow in a spherical shape. 
The eyes covered by the eyelids are almond-shaped; this nut is most suitable for comparison. Essentially, the eye is an oval with a pointed outer corner and a rounded inner corner. This oval, like an almond nut, is not symmetrical, this is their main similarity. Look, if you divide the eye with a horizontal line and find the widest place in the upper and lower parts, then we will see that these points are in different parts of the oval. 
In the upper part, the highest point will be closer to the lacrimal gland, and in the lower part - to the outer corner.
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Eyelids
The eyelids are not flat, they have a quite noticeable thickness, enveloping the rounded shape of the eyeball. If you look at the face in profile, the thickness of the eyelids is clearly visible. The lower eyelid is set deeper than the upper.
thickness is indicated in orange
The upper eyelid and eyelashes cast a shadow on the eyeball.
Eyeball without eye shadow and with shadow
The thickness of the lower eyelid is lighter than the upper eyelid because this part receives more light.
Fold
There is always a fold of skin above the upper eyelid that covers part of it. U different people this fold is formed in different ways, sometimes it hangs over the inner or outer part of the eye, and in Asians it completely covers the tear duct and the entire upper eyelid. 
The direction and shape of this fold will help you draw the eyes more correctly and accurately. 
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In the inner corner of the eye there is a lacrimal caruncle - an elongated convex semi-oval. There is no special attention or any nuances in the image of this part of the eye, but without a teardrop, your drawing will look implausible. You can indicate it with a slight hint, or you can draw it down to details and veins, depending on the task at hand, but in no case do not forget about this important part of the eyes.
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Pupil and iris
The direction of gaze can be determined by the position of the pupil, and with it the iris. The pupil is a perfect dark circle; it is always located in the center of the iris circle.
In a calm position, the eyelids cover about 30 percent of the iris, and sometimes part of the pupil.
- To show wide eyes, open most of the iris (more than 30%) or draw it completely.
- Closed, squinted eyelids reveal only a small part of the iris and pupil.
If we take a closer look at the eye in profile, we will see that:
The iris has a convex shape, similar to a bowl. The pupil is a completely flat black spot inside, it has no volume.
The illustration shows what the eye looks like in profile, the shape of the iris and the pupil. If you wear contact lenses, you understand perfectly well what this means. we're talking about. Don't draw the pupil at the edge of the iris.
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Glare and reflex
The glare will fall in a rounded shape, opposite the glare a reflex will form - a spot of scattered light. The glare is formed on the side where the light falls, and the reflex is on the opposite side.
Green indicates glare, and orange indicates reflex.
Eyelashes
A beautiful, expressive eye can be depicted without eyelashes, although it will be a little unnatural. Eyelashes are a detail that needs to be added at the very end of the work, when everything is ready and looks quite decent without them.
Let's see how it is and how not to outline eyelashes. 
Eyelashes are thick; at the base of the eyelid it is more noticeable than at the tips. Eyelashes have different lengths, and short ones are located next to the long eyelash. Naturally, for different people they come in different lengths and thicknesses, curled up or directed straight. If you want to highlight the eyelashes, don't draw them the same length and thickness.
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Directions and landmarks
Superciliary ridges and eyebrows protect our organ of vision from various external stimuli, so they always rise above the eye, which is located in the depths. 
The eyebrow is always located above the eye, moving forward. The lower eyelid is slightly deeper than the upper. These directions must be followed, they are shown in red lines in the picture.
Proportions relative to the head
It is important not only to show the eyes beautifully, but also to place them correctly, observing the basic proportions of the person’s head.
We have already studied many rules in the previous lesson: how to draw a face. For example, how to find the eye line and determine their size.
How to draw human eyes:
The line of the eyes is in the middle of the head, the wings of the nose are on the same vertical axis with the teardrops
- To correctly place the eyes, draw a horizontal axis in the center of the head.
- The inner corners of the eyes are always on the same vertical line with wings of the nose, no closer and no further (second part of the illustration).
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And of course, the eyes are considered the most important element of a portrait, because how you portray them depends general atmosphere paintings.
Through a glance you can guess a person’s mood, his character. It reflects what we think and care about, what intentions we have. That is why, if you want to start working with images of people, you need to pay great attention to the eyes.
Despite the fact that the images of any subject and object are better, the larger you are, knowledge of the structure and anatomy will help simplify the task.
In this article we will look at how to learn how to draw eyes step by step quickly and beautifully.
Structure: how to draw eyes correctly?
So, as mentioned earlier, in order to draw beautifully step by step, it is necessary to follow all anatomical subtleties, maintain proportions.
The eye is a small sphere placed in the eye socket and covered by eyelids, which, in turn, are framed by eyelashes. The space between the eyelids is called the palpebral fissure. You should also pay attention to the third fold above the eye, located on the upper eyelid.
The part that is visible to us if the eyelids are raised is the tunica albuginea, which merges into the slightly convex and transparent cornea. But under the stratum corneum there is the iris. Iris has an interesting structure: it consists of muscles, and this is where all the pigment contained in the eye is located.
As everyone knows, the hole located in the middle of the iris is called pupil. Since muscle fibers tend to constrict, the pupil can change its size depending on how much light hits it. Therefore, be extremely careful, because if you depict a character’s face flooded with light or, on the contrary, he is in pitch darkness, the size of the pupil will vary.
The depression in the corner is called the lake of tears, which is designed to keep your eye moist when you blink. Its inner part is always rounded, and its outer part has a sharper end. You should also pay attention to how the eyelid is placed and how it fits the eyeball. The extent to which it hangs over the eye can add a significant number of years to a person.
How to draw a person's eyes?
Drawing an eye with a pencil is not so difficult. To start drawing, The following tools are needed:
Now let's get to work. How to draw eyes correctly? Remember that no one in life will ever be able to do this job efficiently and correctly the first time, so be patient and don’t give up! The more training and practice you have, the faster and better you will get every time.
Very easy and make a sketch without unnecessary pressure eyeball, which is a regular circle.- Then we outline it for centuries, covering about one third of the eyeball with the upper eyelid and the same amount with the lower eyelid. The upper eyelid, or rather its area, should be slightly concave.
- Notice that the outer corner of the eyelid is slightly raised in relation to the inner one (the one closer to the nose).
- Add to the drawing lacrimal sac.
- Now let's move on to creating the iris and pupil.
Do not place the iris exactly in the middle of the eye, because this will make the gaze appear aggressive. And also do not lower it too low to the middle eyelid. This part of the eye should be slightly covered by the upper eyelid. - Adding highlights. This should be done for a reason, but based on which side the light is falling from. Don't make the highlights too big, as this can reduce the expressiveness of the eye.
- Let's move on to shaping. We start shading from the most pigmented, and, therefore, rather dark area of the eye - the iris. It is important to know that the top part is the darkest, the sides are a little lighter, and the bottom part is the lightest.
When shading, it is important to draw the “rays” that come from the pupil. There is no need to highlight them with a pencil too much: there should be a lot of them, but they should not be very noticeable.- The highlights can be left unshaded if you have already drawn them, or you can create them using the tip of the eraser after finishing shading the entire iris.
- To give more liveliness to the eyes, again, using an eraser, draw a few light rays.
It is important not to repeat the mistake that many make by leaving the whites completely white. This does not happen in nature, and therefore the drawing will turn out unrealistic. That's why add a little gray shadow on the corners, as well as near the border with the upper and lower eyelids.- Let's start giving shape to the eyelids. The crease of the upper eyelid is the darkest place. After drawing it, lightly shade it to the lighter areas.
- Let's move on to the eyelashes. They can be very different: short, long, fluffy and not so much. This is all at your discretion. However, do not forget that each eyelash differs from the other in size and in nature they are never absolutely identical. The eyelash row begins from the very corner of the upper eyelid and ends closer to its border with the lower.
How to draw eyes the same?
So, we figured out how to draw one eye. But many artists who have done an excellent job of drawing all the small details have a problem with depicting the second one just as well. It should not be askew, it should not be larger or smaller, the corners, the irises - everything should be the same. The task is undoubtedly difficult, but quite doable. We recommend drawing two eyes at the same time.
Every artist who paints a portrait of someone must be able to draw the person's eyes. At first glance, it seems that there is nothing complicated about this. However, to make the drawing realistic, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances and small details. How to draw a person’s eyes beautifully with a pencil?
Structure of the human eye
The human eye consists of several external structural elements, each of which performs a specific function:
- upper eyelid;
- lower eyelid;
- upper eyelashes;
- lower eyelashes;
- iris and iris;
- eyeball (sclera);
- pupil;
- teardropper
To draw a person’s eye with a pencil, you need to take into account all the folds with smooth lines, shadows and much more, as well as choose the right location for the eyebrow. Otherwise, the drawing will seem implausible.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing Human Eyes
Drawing a person's eyes with a pencil requires several stages. Step by step, line by line, the whole image is formed from structural elements. The step-by-step process of drawing a human eye can be seen in the picture.
Step 1
First you need to draw the shape of the eye. To do this, it should be enclosed within a figure with corners. You immediately need to draw the folds that are visible above the upper and lower eyelids. You can also draw the shape of the eye from two perpendicular lines, crossed with each other. The horizontal line should be longer than the vertical one. Then the four points are smoothly connected. There is a teardrop in the inner corner, without which the eye will look unnatural. External and internal corners can be drawn both on one and on different levels. Additional lines need to be erased.
Step 2
It is necessary to draw the iris, which should be round in shape. It is important to take into account that the third part of it is hidden by the upper eyelid. Inside the iris, strictly in the center, you need to draw a pupil and paint it dark.
Step 3
Then you can start drawing the upper eyelid, behind which part of the iris with the pupil is hidden. To do this, the method of drawing lines in the form of strokes is used. The main thing is not to overdo it so that the eyelid has the optimal thickness and is darkened in the crease area. After this, you should draw the lower eyelid, which is highlighted with internal corner eyes.
Step 4
At the next stage, you need to draw a highlight near the iris on the pupil. It is depicted as a small circle. Opposite the glare, a spot of diffused light is formed, which is also located near the pupil, only on the other side. This is a reflex that needs to be drawn with smooth lines.
Step 5
The next step is to depict the eyebrows and brow ridges, which provide protection to the eye from external irritants. The eyebrow is always placed above the organ of vision and pushed slightly forward. It is recommended to first draw a test line, and then draw hairs from it. The eyebrows are thicker at the base than at the temple. The hairs can be placed in one direction or intersect.
The upper eyelid is higher than the lower one. In the photo below you can see all directions. They must be followed, otherwise you won’t be able to draw a realistic eye.
Step 6
The eyes must be framed with eyelashes. They can be drawn in advance, but you will still have to adjust them in the final stages. Like everything else, eyelashes should look realistic, and not like in children's drawings, where they resemble daisy petals. In the photo below you can see correct design. The upper eyelashes are always longer than the lower ones, thick at the base and thinner towards the end. To do this, as each eyelash is drawn according to its growth, the pressure of the pencil must be reduced.
Step 7
The last step is necessary in order to remove auxiliary lines, remove unnecessary strokes, make it darker or lighter or darker certain places. That is, bring your drawing to perfection.
Video: how to draw a person’s eyes with a pencil step by step
The video presents a lesson for beginners that will help you draw a person’s eyes with a pencil, taking into account each line. Having clearly familiarized yourself with general recommendations, even an inexperienced artist can draw a person's face.
The anime style eyes are very beautiful. The eye pattern in this style is a little distorted, but very effective. The eyes are unnaturally large with long eyelashes; these are the eyes that girls dream of. Unfortunately, such eyes can only be seen in pictures; in reality, human eyes look different. However, it is not necessary to have huge eyes and long eyelashes; any person has very beautiful eyes, especially when he smiles. Any portrait of a person is, first of all, correctly drawn eyes. However, drawing eyes correctly is quite difficult, since it is very difficult to convey a person’s gaze in a drawing. Let's try to learn draw eyes person with a pencil, step by step.
1. First draw simple outlines
To make it easier for you draw eyes man, I decided to draw only one eye. But you can immediately draw two eyes by placing them side by side in a mirror image. To do this, draw both contours in your drawing at once. Please note that the eyes should be the same, but in a mirror position in relation to each other, otherwise they will look crooked and askew, which is naturally undesirable for drawing a girl’s beautiful eyes.
2. Add another outline to the picture
So far the lesson on how to draw eyes is more like a geometry lesson. But it is with these figures that it will be easier for you to learn how to draw correctly. Please note that the second contour is not a square, but a rectangle, its horizontal sides are longer than the perpendicular ones.
3. Draw the general shape of the eye
Now you will need to draw the shape of the eye, “stretch” the previous outline and draw an oval for the cornea of the eye inside the rectangle. All this is not difficult to do, it is only important to accurately mark where the corners of the eye will be located. Please note that if the angled lines are connected too far, the eyes will appear narrow.
4. The eye takes on a real shape
When drawing eyes, it is important to correctly draw the shape of the eye, to “maintain” all the proportions, and that’s why we used geometric shapes. But at this step, we will no longer need them, and they will need to be deleted. But first you need to change the shape of the eye, just like in my drawing. The left corner of the eye (in relation to you) needs to be moved beyond general outline and lower almost to the level of the lower part of the oval of the cornea. And on the contrary, move the right corner of the eye inside the contour at the level of the horizontal marking line. After this, use smooth lines to connect the corners into one whole. Now you can remove the extra contour lines and the drawing now has a real beautiful eye. This is a difficult step, give it the most attention.
5. Eye drawing is almost finished
Inside the cornea of the eye you need to draw a pupil. The pupils do not need to be drawn too large. Human eyes have small pupils in normal lighting. In the left corner draw a bag for tears, and on top parallel line upper eyelid. Now we can say that you were able to draw the eye almost completely. All that remains is to draw the eyelashes and shade the drawing a little with a pencil.
6. How to shade your eyes with pencil
To finally draw the eyes you need to add eyelashes, but small ones. After all, we are drawing ordinary human eyes, and not the eyes of a fashion model from a magazine. Please note that eyelashes can have an unexpected effect on your eye and should be used with caution. Then you need to darken some areas of the eyelids, as shown in the picture. You also need to add a stroke around the eye where the eyelashes were, and outline the iris. And of course, color the iris with colored pencils.
7. Add Color to the Iris
Now, when drawing a person’s face, you can confidently and correctly do eye drawing.
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