Sep 14 • Tips & Demos
Adding dimension to eyes 👁️
Adding to last week's tips on drawing the structure of an eye, this week I am adding volume to the sketch. This is what I do step-by-step:
1. Add shadow and highlights on the eyeball, using a softer pencil (HB to draw, 2B-6B to shade) - there is always a shadow cast by the eyelashes, the 'whites' of the eyes are only pure white where there is a highlight and more shadow is created where the eyeball recedes around the edges.
2. Add visible texture to the iris
3, Along the way, rub out shading to give highlights - usually one or two on the eyeball and also in the tear duct
4, Add shadow on the upper and lower lid - obviously darkest in the creases
5, Add eyebrow and lashes - note the direction of hair, use an HB to make initial marks, then a softer pencil to add depth and blend.
I hope that explains some of the mysteries of drawing eyes. Remember that if you have a go, you can make a post in the general comments area or comment with your picture or questions below. I'd love to hear how you get on or what you are wondering.
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Adding dimension to eyes 👁️
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