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Complete Guide for Beginners on How to Draw Realistic and Pretty Eyes

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Drawing realistic and pretty eyes is a challenging but rewarding task. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the tips and techniques you need to get started. We'll cover everything from basic shapes and proportions to shading and highlights. By the end of this guide, you'll be able to draw beautiful and realistic eyes that will bring your artwork to life.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before you start drawing, you'll need to gather a few essential materials. These include:

Eyes Drawing Made Simple: A Complete Guide For Beginners On How To Draw Realistic And Pretty Eyes: How To Draw Eyes For Beginners

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* A pencil (HB or 2B) * An eraser * A sharpener * A ruler or measuring tape * A reference photo of an eye

Step 2: Understand the Basic Shapes and Proportions

The first step to drawing realistic eyes is to understand the basic shapes and proportions. The eye can be divided into three main parts: the iris, the pupil, and the sclera.

* The iris is the colored part of the eye. It is typically round or oval in shape. * The pupil is the black dot in the center of the iris. It is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye. * The sclera is the white part of the eye. It surrounds the iris and pupil.

The proportions of the eye are also important to keep in mind. The iris should be about twice as wide as the pupil. The sclera should be about three times as wide as the iris.

Step 3: Sketch the Basic Shapes

Once you understand the basic shapes and proportions, you can start sketching the basic shapes of the eye. Start by drawing a circle for the iris. Then, draw a smaller circle inside the iris for the pupil. Finally, draw a larger circle around the iris and pupil for the sclera.

Step 4: Add Details

Once you have the basic shapes sketched out, you can start adding details. Start by drawing the eyelashes. Eyelashes are typically thicker at the base and taper off towards the tips. You can also draw the eyebrows at this point. Eyebrows are typically arched and follow the shape of the eye.

Next, add shading and highlights to the iris. The iris is typically darker around the edges and lighter in the center. You can use a pencil or charcoal to create shading and highlights.

Finally, add shading and highlights to the sclera. The sclera is typically lighter in the center and darker around the edges. You can also use a pencil or charcoal to create shading and highlights.

Step 5: Refine Your Drawing

Once you have added all the details, you can refine your drawing by erasing any unnecessary lines and smudging the shading and highlights. You can also add a few final touches, such as highlights in the eyes and wrinkles around the eyes.

Drawing realistic and pretty eyes is a challenging but rewarding task. By following the steps in this guide, you can learn how to draw beautiful and realistic eyes that will bring your artwork to life. With practice, you'll be able to create stunning eye drawings that will impress your friends and family.

Eyes Drawing Made Simple: A Complete Guide For Beginners On How To Draw Realistic And Pretty Eyes: How To Draw Eyes For Beginners

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