Art Eye Drawing Easy Step By Step

Close observation is very important when starting the line drawing of an eye. You must pay particular attention to the difference in shape between the upper and lower eyelids. Each eye is unique and the more acute your observation, the more accurate a likeness you will achieve.

The final step is to render the solidity of the eye socket and surrounding area using graduated tone.

The upper eyelid casts a shadow which forms a dark curve across the top of the eyeball. This gradually softens into the shaded areas at each corner of the eye.

Graduated shading is used to cover the outline detail and build up the tone of the eyelids and surrounding area.

Eyebrows and eyelashes are formed by soft, delicate hairs, so draw these lightly and pay particular attention to the direction of their growth.