Draw this, leaving a small gap (usually near the top) for the highlight. In the mirror, have a look at where the white space is and draw your iris accordingly.ģ. The pupil is the dark circle in the middle of the iris. The bottom of the iris is a slighter, less full shape and closer to the rim of the lower eyelid. Depending on the way the eye is looking, this positioning will change. Make sure that the top of the circle is not quite complete, as the eyelid folds over it slightly. Add lines above and below the eye to represent the thickness of the eyelids.Ģ. Draw the iris next. You can use a mirror in front of you to keep looking at your own eyes as you do this, or work from an image if you prefer. Tip: It’s a good idea to draw both eyes together to building up each section at the same time so that you can see they are in proportion with each other.ġ. Start by drawing the outline of the eye.

If you don’t have these types of pencils at home, you can use whatever you have and when you are happy with the lines, use a Biro to make the lines darker. The softer your pencil, the darker your lines can be. Today, let's have a go at drawing a pair of eyes.ĢB pencils or higher will work best for this tutorial. Learn the basics of how to draw, bi-weekly on The Lightbox blog. Our Head of Learning and Engagement, Heather, is here to help. On a scale of 1-10, how terrified of drawing are you? Did you quake in your boots when tasked with drawing self-portraits in art lessons at school? Does the prospect of perspective give you goosebumps?

How do you draw eyes