How to Draw Eyes Looking at You
In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to draw eyes looking at you, that is directly at the viewer. This eye position is commonly used when drawing facial portraits.
The picture shows a pair of female eyes viewed from the front, with the pupils centered and directed forward.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw Eyes Looking at You
- Draw an auxiliary line.
As usual, start drawing by building the base. Draw a smooth, curved line on which you will position your eyes.
- Define the contour of the eyes.
Draw two ovals on the guideline. Please note that at the initial stage, all lines should be thin.
- Make a marking for the eyebrows.
A little higher, draw another smooth curved line, with which you will determine the location of the eyebrows.
- Depict the eyebrows.
On the top line, draw the eyebrows that have a wide inner part and gradually taper closer to the outer edges.
- Give the eyes the desired shape and add the bridge of the nose.
Focus on the lines that you drew earlier and give the eyes an almond shape. Select the corners of the eyes and use two lines to mark the top of the nose.
- Add the rest of the eyes.
In each eye draw the iris and in the middle draw the pupils in the form of small circles. At the bottom, draw smooth curved lines to indicate the folds on the lower eyelid.
- Depict the eyelashes and upper eyelid.
Above each eye, draw a smooth, curved line to indicate the crease in the upper eyelid. Draw the upper and lower lashes using short, curved strokes.
- Make the iris and pupil clearer.
Now start detailing the inside of the eye. Outline the iris and pupil, making them clearer and more expressive.
- Detail the eyebrows.
Shape the brows and define individual hairs with short strokes. Thus, the eyebrows will look more realistic.
- Sketch out the eyelashes.
Make the eyelashes thicker. To do this, draw small curved lines, taking into account the direction of eyelash growth.
- Add details.
At this point you need to add the finishing touches to the eyes, eyebrows, and nose.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Take a close look at the drawing and if you notice any mistakes, correct them now. Remove all extra lines.
- Color the drawing.
For coloring skin, eyelashes and eyebrows, use any natural shades. You can color the iris green and the pupil black.
We hope that you tried your best at each stage of drawing and you like the result of the work. Don’t forget to follow us on social media if you haven’t already.
