Want to learn how to draw eyes but not sure where to start? Follow this step-by-step guide to build your skills in a clear order. Start with the front view, then explore different angles and eye shapes. From there, dive deeper into details like eyelashes, and then learn how to place eyes correctly on a face.
Start with the front view and then build your skills with more detailed tutorials below.
Start Here: Draw Your First Eye
How to Draw a Hyper Realistic Eye (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to construct the eye shape, add details and shade a realistic eye from scratch.
Explore Different Eye Angles & Types
Ready to take it further? Now that you’ve learned how to draw a realistic eye from the front view, try different angles and styles:
Male Eye (Coming Soon!)
Learn how to draw a more masculine eye with more angularity and pronounced bone structure.
Pair of Eyes (Front View)
Draw both eyes evenly on the face. You can use this method for drawing a second eye for your other drawings.
Dig Deeper into the Details
These tutorials focus on specific parts of the eye and surrounding area, helping you refine details like eyelashes and eyebrows for more realistic results. New tutorials coming soon! Have a suggestion? Drop it in the comment section below :)
How to Draw Natural Eyelashes
Learn how to vary your strokes and draw lashes that look natural instead of stiff.
Thick, Straight Eyebrow
Learn where to draw the eyebrow above an eye and how to size it. Split the eyebrow into sections and learn which way the strokes should flow.
Fix Common Eye Drawing Mistakes
Can’t pin-point why your eye drawings look off?
5 Common Eye Drawing Mistakes
Identify and correct the most common issues to improve your results quickly.
Apply What You’ve Learned
Ready to place eyes on a full face?
Learn to Draw a Face with Correct Eye Placement
Learn how to draw the head and face using the Loomis method and how to correctly place and size the eyes and other fetaures.