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How to Draw Eyes

This is how I sketch eyes on my portraits. Every artist has his/her own style so feel free to deviate! ;)

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Step 1 of 15
Lightly draw 2 horizontal lines on a piece of paper, about a centimeter apart. Add two dots on the bottom line about 3.5 inches apart.

Lightly draw 2 horizontal lines on a piece of paper, about a centimeter apart. Add two dots on the bottom line about 3.5 inches apart.

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Make 2 dots on the upper line, approx. 3 inches diagonal to the first 2 dots. (Sorry the left dot can't be seen because my picture was cut) :(

Make 2 dots on the upper line, approx. 3 inches diagonal to the first 2 dots. (Sorry the left dot can't be seen because my picture was cut) :(

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Draw the eye's outline starting with the inner corner on the lower dot, and the outer corner on the upper dot. I usually do sort of a leaf shape.

Draw the eye's outline starting with the inner corner on the lower dot, and the outer corner on the upper dot. I usually do sort of a leaf shape.

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Draw a circle inside your eye and draw a curved line from the outer corner towards the inner corner, forming the creases.

Draw a circle inside your eye and draw a curved line from the outer corner towards the inner corner, forming the creases.

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Draw a small black circle on the center of the big circles.

Draw a small black circle on the center of the big circles.

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Draw a small square or circle on either sides of the small circles (iris). This should not be included when you shade.

Draw a small square or circle on either sides of the small circles (iris). This should not be included when you shade.

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Darken the upper part of the eyes where your lash line is at.

Darken the upper part of the eyes where your lash line is at.

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Lightly shade around the small circle.

Lightly shade around the small circle.

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In a darker tone, shade the remaining parts with small horizontal lines facing towards the iris. (As seen above)

In a darker tone, shade the remaining parts with small horizontal lines facing towards the iris. (As seen above)

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In the same pattern, add a second line above the lower portion of your eye, this would form your waterline.

In the same pattern, add a second line above the lower portion of your eye, this would form your waterline.

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Add your lashes!

Add your lashes!

Step 12 of 15
Draw another thin line above your crease which would serve as the pattern for your eyebrows.

Draw another thin line above your crease which would serve as the pattern for your eyebrows.

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With a darker shade, draw small hairs on the line starting from the inner corner with more hairs, following the pattern you drew previously, lessening the number of hairs as you go.

With a darker shade, draw small hairs on the line starting from the inner corner with more hairs, following the pattern you drew previously, lessening the number of hairs as you go.

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Do the same on the other side. And with some minor detailing, you're done!

Do the same on the other side. And with some minor detailing, you're done!

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Thanks for checking this out! Feel free to comment on anything or make requests too! You could see some of my sketches on instagram: Missmonique627

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Danique Thomas

I absolutely love this👏 I'm glad u put this up here👏

Danique Thomas 5 days ago

Archie Bald

Lol mine came out looking quite scary, but alas, when you fail, you must try again!! ;)

Archie Bald last month

Marie Nesladek

WoW!! I have seen others make this very complicated and not turn out near as wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.

Marie Nesladek 5 months ago

Ethel Monique

Ok, i'll try.;)

(author) 6 months ago

Skiier_lax freak And artist

You should do a whole face and hair one! I am really into drawing but only can draw eyes so you should help me(:

Skiier_lax freak And artist 6 months ago

Ethel Monique

Thank u!:)

(author) 7 months ago

Katie Paredero

So amazing!!!

Katie Paredero 7 months ago

Ethel Monique

Thank u!

(author) 7 months ago

Csir Em

Nice tutorial, simple but yet very nice!!

Csir Em 7 months ago

Ethel Monique

Great! And thanks btw.. Tip: it doesnt need to be perfect. :)

(author) 7 months ago

Matthew Sanchez

That's bad ass I like the way it came together at the end I'm try it out

Matthew Sanchez 7 months ago

Ethel Monique

Thanks Ruby!

(author) 7 months ago

ℱaՏℌⅈöɳⅈ$ɬɑ🌹 !

That is a really good drawing

ℱaՏℌⅈöɳⅈ$ɬɑ🌹 ! 7 months ago

Ethel Monique

Thank u Sam! No i didn't take classes. its more like my hobby. I started drawing since i was like 6 and since then, been drawing when i have spare time. :)

(author) 7 months ago

Sam E.

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Are you naturally this talented or did you take some classes?

Sam E. 7 months ago

Ethel Monique

Thanks Johanna! :))

(author) 7 months ago

Johanna Fagerström❤❤❤

You are so good at drawing! :)

Johanna Fagerström❤❤❤ 7 months ago

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Ethel Monique

Aw, just knew that! Thanks!

(author) 7 months ago

Jo Westbury

Just tap on the photo and it will switch to a horizontal full view. We can see all four dots just fine:)

Jo Westbury 7 months ago

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Alyssa James

Can you give some more description n how to draw lashes?

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