{"id":17505,"date":"2022-07-14T20:26:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T20:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=17505"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:20:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T12:20:13","slug":"how-to-draw-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draw Eyes In 7 Steps: A Visual Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Most budding artists find learning how to draw eyes hard. But the BioWars lead illustrator shares some easy-to-follow tips to help you learn how to draw eyes the easy way!<\/p>\n<p>How many times have you angrily tossed your drawing papers into the bin because you couldn\u2019t get your character\u2019s eyes right?<\/p>\n<p>We feel you.<\/p>\n<p>Most artists struggle to get their eye drawings right. The eyes are the <a href=\"https:\/\/versanthealth.com\/blog\/15-facts-about-all-things-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second most complex organ in your body<\/a> (after the brain), and, not only are they physiologically complex, they are said to &#8220;reflect&#8221; our emotions and personality. No wonder learning how to draw eyes is challenging!<\/p>\n<p>But, we can help!<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Draw Eyes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-at-biowars-interview-with-comic-book-artist-goncalo-lopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u202flead comic book artist\u202fbehind BIOWARS\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 a comic book about the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">war\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between the human immune system and the pathogens attacking it \u2014\u202fcreated a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beginner-friendly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">video guide to show you how to draw eyes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW EYES For Beginners [Pencil Drawing]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cdqH-i1Btl8?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also going to break the video into several steps, so you can read about the process of drawing eyes in addition to watching the video.<\/p>\n<p>And if you prefer <strong>digital drawing<\/strong> to sketching with a pencil, check out this video tutorial:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW EYES Step-By-Step [Easy Guide For Beginners]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OYwVnura6tc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If images work better for you, keep reading to discover illustrations\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for each step!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the Biowars comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Tools You Need When Learning How To Draw Eyes<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start learning how to draw eyes, you should first get the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n<p>To create realistic drawings, most professional artists use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>H pencil<\/strong>: \u201cH\u201d stands for \u201chard\u201d, meaning these pencils have a hard lead; you\u2019d want to go in with an H pencil first because they leave a very gentle trace on paper, which is perfect for <strong>outlines and basic shapes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>4B pencil<\/strong>: \u201cB\u201d, i.e. \u201cblack\u201d, is a type of the softest lead; you\u2019d want to use this type of pencil to create <strong>darker shadows<\/strong> that add to the realistic look.<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>HB pencil<\/strong>: \u201cHB\u201d means \u201chard black\u201d; between \u201cH\u201d, i.e. the hardest type of lead and \u201cB\u201d, i.e. the softest, HB pencils are in the middle; they are <strong>\u201cmedium hard\u201d<\/strong> and your best choice\u202ffor the more intricate details and softer shadows.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>kneaded eraser\u202f<\/strong>to accentuate the highlights and touch up the mistakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sketch paper\u202f<\/strong>that features <strong>micro-perforations<\/strong>, making corrections easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you prefer using <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/create-your-own-comic-book-the-best-digital-drawing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital drawing tools<\/a>, that\u2019s totally fine. What matters is that you know how to use such devices and platforms to create realistic works.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Bioverse characters!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Basic Steps To Drawing Eyes<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to do when you start drawing eyes is to <strong>understand the basic eye shapes<\/strong>. By <strong>going from basics to specifics<\/strong>, you can set up the good structure for your drawing and avoid the struggles most beginners face when attempting to draw a realistic eye.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s do this together one step at a time.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Draw The Iris<\/h3>\n<p>What is the first thing you notice when you look into someone\u2019s eyes?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s probably the color of their eyes, right?<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s start drawing eyes by sketching the iris first.<\/p>\n<p>Fun fact about your <strong>irises<\/strong>: they <strong>have a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/versanthealth.com\/blog\/15-facts-about-all-things-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">256<\/a> traits that make them unique<\/strong>, while your <strong>fingerprints have around 40<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Now, take your H pencil and <strong>apply slight pressure<\/strong> to it to draw a circle. Don\u2019t worry if the shape of your circle isn\u2019t perfect; you\u2019re creating an outline at this point, and you can fix parts you\u2019re not happy with later on.<\/p>\n<p>Then, draw a long <strong>horizontal line<\/strong> through the circle\u2019s center. The ends of the line should mark the inner and outer eye corners, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17508\" style=\"width: 907px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17508\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17508\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing what the iris looks like. Image used in the \u201cHow To Draw Eyes In 7 Steps: A Visual Guide\u201d blog post.\" width=\"897\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1.jpg 897w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1-440x183.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye1-635x265.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u2019t sweat it if the iris isn\u2019t shaped like a perfect circle! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Step #2: Sketch The Eyelids<\/h3>\n<p>From the inner corner of the eye, draw a curved line that touches the top of the iris and have it end at the outer eye corner. This will be the top of the <strong>upper eyelid, i.e. the crease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Then, draw another line that touches the bottom of the iris and bend it upwards so it ends at the outer eye corner. This line marks the <strong>lower eyelid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s draw the bottom part of the upper eyelid.<\/p>\n<p>Again, you should connect one eye corner to the other with a curved line, but this time, have the line <strong>cover the small portion of the iris<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17509\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17509\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17509\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to draw an eyelid. \u200b\" width=\"900\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2-440x197.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye2-635x284.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drawing eyelids means drawing curved lines from one eye corner to the other!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At this point, you\u2019ve drawn the basic outline of the eye. All that\u2019s left is to add the pupil.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #3: Add The Pupil<\/h3>\n<p>The pupil is shaped like a circle about two times smaller than the iris.<\/p>\n<p>Again, don\u2019t bother drawing the perfect circle shape.<\/p>\n<p>Just try to ensure <strong>every side of the pupil is equally distanced from the edges of the iris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Now that all basic elements of the eye are in place, you can <strong>apply more pressure to your pencil<\/strong> and go over the eyelids, the pupil and the iris to make them more prominent.<\/p>\n<p>Then, draw a short line from the upper to the lower lash line in the inner eye corner to add the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482428\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>caruncle<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the pinkish spot at the inner corner of your eye.<\/p>\n<p>If you like, you can also illustrate the <strong>light reflection in the eye<\/strong> by adding a circular and oval shape on the iris, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17510\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17510\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17510\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to draw a pupil outline. \u200b\" width=\"912\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3.jpg 912w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3-440x204.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye3-635x294.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drawing a pupil means sketching a smaller circle within the iris!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also leave adding the light reflection for later:<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the outline for your eye drawing is ready.<\/p>\n<p>Next comes enriching it with details to make it look realistic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-comic-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to draw comic book characters in 6 steps!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2 Steps To Adding Details To Your Eye Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>To make an eye drawing look realistic, the trick is to finesse the details and shade your sketch well.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Shade The Pupil And Draw The Upper Lash Line<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by shading the pupil. You can now take an <strong>HB pencil to add soft shadows<\/strong> to your sketch.<\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>shade every part of the pupil evenly<\/strong> as Gon\u00e7alo did:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17511\" style=\"width: 919px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17511\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17511\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing a shaded pupil.\" width=\"909\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5.jpg 909w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5-440x186.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eye5-635x268.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grab an HB pencil and start shading!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Then, go over the eyelids once more with a softer lead, to make the lines slightly darker.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s also erase the part of the iris that intersects the upper eyelid and <strong>add the upper lash line<\/strong> by placing it below the crease.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #2: Shade The Iris<\/h3>\n<p>Next comes shading the iris.<\/p>\n<p>But before you start on that, if you haven\u2019t done it already, now\u2019s the time to draw the light reflection in the eye.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17515\" style=\"width: 811px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17515\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing how to start shading an iris. Image used in the \u201cHow To Draw Eyes: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide\u201d blog post.\u200b\" width=\"801\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1.jpg 801w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1-440x238.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes1-635x343.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Add light reflection to your drawing to make the eyes look more realistic! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gon\u00e7alo shades the area around the highlights but leaves them white.<\/p>\n<p>He also proceeds to overlap some of the lines to make the outline of the eye even thicker.<\/p>\n<p>To add more depth to the eye, gently press the pencil and <strong>shade the eyeball<\/strong>. You can do that just by adding a bit of shade at the top of the iris and in the outer eye corner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure to blend after you finish shading to avoid having sharp transitions<\/strong> between lighter and darker shades of the lead color.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to learn how to draw a face? See this visual guide!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Finishing Touches To Drawing Eyes<\/h2>\n<p>At this point, your eye drawing still doesn\u2019t look quite realistic.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s about to change.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Draw The Eyelashes<\/h3>\n<p>You sketched the upper lash line earlier, remember? Now\u2019s the time to draw eyelashes on it.<\/p>\n<p>Relax your hand and make <strong>short, swift movements to illustrate the eyelashes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t bother making them all the same length. <strong>If some are slightly longer than the rest, that\u2019s fine,<\/strong> as long as there are no drastic differences in the length of the lashes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17513\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17513\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17513\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing how to draw eyelashes. \u200b\" width=\"802\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1.jpg 802w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1-440x251.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-eyelashes-1-635x362.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Draw some eyelashes to add depth to your eye drawing! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also add the bottom eyelashes.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, we didn\u2019t draw them along the entire lower lid, but only in the corners.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #2: Add Depth To Eyes<\/h3>\n<p>Now, <strong>pick up a 4B pencil<\/strong> and let\u2019s finalize your eye drawing.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, go over every line to make them pop and pay special attention to the iris.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add more darkness at the top of the iris<\/strong> because the upper lid casts a slight shadow over it. Then make the edges of the iris darker, too.<\/p>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s <strong>add structure to the iris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Draw short straight and curved lines coming out of the pupil, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17516\" style=\"width: 805px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17516\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17516\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing how to realistically shade the iris. \u200b\" width=\"795\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris.jpg 795w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris-440x256.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-draw-eyes-shading-iris-635x370.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let\u2019s add structure to the iris by drawing lines that come out of the pupil!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To ensure your eye drawing has even more depth, you can draw a line above the crease and another below the lower lid to illustrate the eye socket.<\/p>\n<p>This is what Gon\u00e7alo\u2019s finished eye drawing looks like:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17517\" style=\"width: 938px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17517\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17517\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"Finished eye drawing. Image used in the \u201cHow To Draw Eyes: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide\u201d blog post.\u200b\" width=\"928\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture.jpg 928w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Capture-635x425.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shade and blend to make your eye drawing appear realistic!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your Eye Drawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to draw hands, why stop here?<\/p>\n<p>Keep practicing and explore how to draw other body parts.<\/p>\n<p>We have guides on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw eyes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/mouth-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a mouth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a nose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/skeleton-hand-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a skeleton hand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-head-angles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw head angles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-hands-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw hands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a face<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And many more!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Recap On How To Draw Eyes<\/h2>\n<p>Besides learning <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to draw a person<\/a> and acquiring skills to <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-hands-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">draw hands<\/a>, one of the most complex skills many aspiring artists struggle with is learning how to draw eyes.<\/p>\n<p>But drawing eyes becomes much easier when you break down the process into several steps<\/p>\n<p><strong>The key is to start from basic shapes<\/strong>, such as the circle to illustrate the iris and slowly go from there.<\/p>\n<p>Sketch the eyelids, add the pupil and start thinking about the details once you finish creating the basic outline.<\/p>\n<p>Decide where you want the highlight in the eyes to be, and carefully shade the pupil and the iris. Don\u2019t forget that the upper eyelid also casts a shadow on the iris, so make sure that shows on your eye drawing.<\/p>\n<p>Use pencils with softer lead to create darker shadows and <strong>blend the lines well<\/strong>, so there are no sharp details that stand out. And lastly, delete all the superfluous remnants from the outline and admire your drawing!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you enjoy drawing eyes? Are there any parts of the eye you find particularly tricky to illustrate and shade? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most budding artists find learning how to draw eyes hard. But the BioWars lead illustrator shares some easy-to-follow tips to help you learn how to draw eyes the easy way! How many times have you angrily tossed your drawing papers into the bin because you couldn\u2019t get your character\u2019s eyes right? We feel you. 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