How to draw surreal eyes with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Simple drawing for kids and beginners.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1:
Outline the shape of the eye and highlight Let’s start with the HB pencil to outline the shape of the eye. This border should not be too dark because you want to prevent it from showing up eventually. We only need the basic shapes outlined at this point. The square in the pupil is glare from a window or similarly shaped light source. You can also use other shapes like circles or ovals. If you have trouble drawing a realistic eye, iris, or eyebrow shape,
Step 2:
Shading the pupil Use the 6B pencil to paint the pupil. Avoid pressing too hard or it will be difficult for you to erase if you need to edit it later. You can go through the area again to achieve more darkness. Make sure the highlights are always clean!
Step 3:
Cover the iris On a separate sheet of paper, apply some graphite to a small area. Use the blender to rub the area until the graphite transfers to the blender head (learn how to use the mixer root here). Now you will use it to fill in the area outside of the pupil. This step doesn’t have to be done perfectly. Blurring carelessly will make it more beautiful, as well as give the eyes more depth.
Step 4:
Draw the spokes With the 4B pencil, draw the spokes facing outward from the pupil. Overlap some spokes to create thicker lines. This will make the eyes look more interesting. Leave some areas as they are as they will be filled in later. If you liked this article, click here for another practical eye tutorial!
Step 5:
Iris Blend Use the blend root to fill in the white space in the iris. Carefully work around the highlight. Don’t press too hard. You can still see the lines exiting the pupil when finished. If most of the lines are gone, you used the blender with too much force or did not press hard enough when creating the spokes.
Step 6:
Add depth Use the 6B pencil to create shadows under the eyelids to give the eyes more depth and volume.
Step 7:
Shading the skin Shading the whites of the eyes as well as the skin around the eyes. Don’t leave the eyeball white or it will look unrealistic and lack depth. For more detailed instructions on how to buff the whites of your eyes and how to make the eyeballs look round, click here. Darken the creases with a 4B pencil. Use a kneaded eraser to highlight highlights as well as dab on eye areas that need lightening. Examples include the whites of the eyes, the lower eyelid area, the brow bone, and the inner corner of the eye near the tear duct. Want to improve your shading skills? Click here to read my shading tutorial!
Step 8:
Drawing Eyebrows and Eyelashes Draw eyebrows as well as eyelashes. Eyelashes should be drawn with curved lines, NOT straight lines. To create brows, use a thin HB pencil. For eyelashes, use something darker, such as 6B. Go through the drawing and darken areas like pupils, creases, shadows and clean up highlights to make your drawing SUPER! Click here for a super detailed tutorial on how to draw eyelashes
Step 9:
Edit I added some eyelash reflections, some subtle blood vessels as well as darkening the overall drawing. Try to use as many shades as possible when drawing the eyes. Most people are afraid of going into the dark. Look at the picture in step 8 and compare it with the last step. Going dark makes a huge difference! I also stopped at step 8, because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to remove it if my efforts turned into total disaster. This fear keeps me from being satisfied with all of my drawings because they lack depth. So go a step further and use your softer pencils!
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