How to Draw a Portrait
How to Draw a Realistic Eye
The eyes are the soul of a portrait. Master this one realistic eye — lids, iris, lashes and shading — and every face you draw will come alive.
Draw a wide almond shape for the eye.
Tip: use the arrow keys or swipe to move between steps.
Congratulations!
You finished How to Draw a Realistic Eye — great drawing!
All Steps at a Glance
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Step 1: Draw a wide almond shape for the eye.
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Step 2: Add the upper eyelid line above it.
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Step 3: Draw the big iris circle in the middle.
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Step 4: Add the dark pupil and a white highlight.
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Step 5: Draw the lower lash line.
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Step 6: Add long lashes flicking outward.
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Step 7: Draw the tiny tear duct in the inner corner.
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Step 8: Add a bold arched eyebrow above.
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Step 9: Shade the iris with curved lines.
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Step 10: Add a soft shadow under the brow — done!
