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How to Draw a Realistic Eye

RapidFireArt via YouTube

Overview

Master the art of drawing a realistic male eye in this comprehensive 42-minute tutorial. Follow easy step-by-step instructions using affordable supplies to create a lifelike eye drawing. Learn techniques for constructing the eye shape, detailing the iris, shading various parts, and adding eyelashes. Discover tips for making the eye appear more masculine and explore optional enhancements like iris detailing and eyeball veins. Practice blending techniques and final touch-ups to perfect your artwork. Gain valuable insights into the entire process through a helpful slideshow recap at the end.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Tools
- Eye CONSTRUCTION
- Upper Eyelid Crease
- Caruncula Boundary Line
- Iris
- Pupil
- Highlight/Reflection
- Pupil Shading
- Iris Shading
- Optional Iris Detailing
- Caruncula Shading
- Eyeball Shading
- Optional Eyeball Veins
- Lower Eyelid Shading
- Upper Eyelid Shading
- BLENDING
- Bottom Eyelashes
- Upper Eyelashes
- Final Touchups
- Eyebrow Prep
- Slideshow of the Entire Process
- NEW! Bloopers

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RapidFireArt

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