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How to Draw Realistic Eyes

RapidFireArt via YouTube

Overview

Master the art of drawing realistic eyes in this comprehensive 75-minute tutorial. Learn step-by-step techniques for creating a pair of beautiful, lifelike eyes from a ¾ view perspective. Begin with basic construction, then progress through detailed shading of the pupil, iris, and surrounding areas. Explore advanced techniques for blending, adding skin texture, crafting eyebrows and eyelashes, and enhancing contrast. Discover how to create striking highlights that make your drawings pop. Follow along as the instructor guides you from a blank sketchbook to a polished, professional-looking eye drawing, complete with narration and helpful tips throughout the process.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Tools
- Construction
- Shading
- Pupil
- Iris
- Rest of Eyeball
- Blend Eyes
- Skin
- Eyebrows
Eyelashes
- Increase Contrast
- Eyelash Reflections
- Increase Contrast Pt.2
- Highlights. Make it POP!!
- Final Tweaks
- Slideshow of Entire Process

Taught by

RapidFireArt

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