How to Draw Realistic Eyes

Sep 15, 2026

Learn how to draw a pair of beautiful realistic eyes from the ¾ view. Follow along with me as I take you step by step, with full narration as we go from a blank sketchbook to a polished drawing!

This tutorial has been my longest to date! It’s originally a 6 hour video and there were many details I just couldn’t cut out! Do you guys prefer less detail or more detail? I’m never sure, so please let me know!

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Tools
00:43 - Construction
08:44 - Shading
09:10 - Pupil
09:52 - Iris
12:46 - Rest of Eyeball
16:33 - Blend Eyes
19:25 - Skin
41:55 - Eyebrows
51:44 Eyelashes
1:00:27 - Increase Contrast
1:05:43 - Eyelash Reflections
1:05:57 - Increase Contrast Pt.2
1:07:01 - Highlights. Make it POP!!
1:13:32 - Final Tweaks
1:14:27 - Slideshow of Entire Process

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