{"id":7914,"date":"2024-07-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/?p=7914"},"modified":"2026-03-25T21:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:59:54","slug":"how-to-draw-a-hyper-realistic-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2024\/07\/30\/how-to-draw-a-hyper-realistic-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Draw a Hyper-Realistic Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"59e7a584-d1a8-4430-8600-6e718298cef4\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8057\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hey, I&#8217;m Darlene, and in this tutorial, I&#8217;ll show you my unique method for drawing a hyper-realistic eye from scratch. Follow along with me as I take you through the step-by-step drawing process!<\/p>\n<h2>Tools I Used<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need any special tools to draw an eye. A regular school pencil (HB pencil) and a regular solid eraser will work fine. Below are the tools I used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mechanical pencil with <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d0F7B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HB lead<\/a> for construction lines and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rl94wW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4B lead<\/a> for shading (<a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2017\/01\/03\/beginners-guide-to-graphite-drawing-pencils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about drawing pencils<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Eraser (<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1U8xdYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kneaded eraser<\/a> for detail work and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JYP2t6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">electric eraser<\/a> for speed)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/459OKqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blending stump<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ls8tJo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tissue paper<\/a> to blend<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EpcMmU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">White gel pen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8111\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Hyper-Realistic-Eyes_Step-by-Step_All_RapidFireArt_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Hyper-Realistic-Eyes_Step-by-Step_All_RapidFireArt_1.jpg 936w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Hyper-Realistic-Eyes_Step-by-Step_All_RapidFireArt_1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Hyper-Realistic-Eyes_Step-by-Step_All_RapidFireArt_1-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h2>How to Draw a Hyper-Realistic Eye Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Draw a Circle<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8010\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start by drawing a faint circle using your HB pencil. It doesn&#8217;t need to be perfect. For steps 1-2, keep your pencil marks very light so they&#8217;ll be easy to erase later on. In case you&#8217;re wondering, my circle has a 7cm diameter.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Determine the Eye Angle<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8011\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Decide on the slope or angle of the eye. Use a ruler to draw a line through your circle, keeping it fairly close to the center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8012\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Different-Eye-Angle-Examples_RapidFireArt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Different-Eye-Angle-Examples_RapidFireArt.png 725w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-Different-Eye-Angle-Examples_RapidFireArt-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of two eyes with different slope degrees.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Form the Shape of Your Eye<\/h3>\n<p>Try to keep your pencil strokes light for this step in case you want to make changes to your eye shape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8018\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_4_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_4_2.jpg 941w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_4_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_4_2-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inner Corner:<\/strong> Draw a unique shape for the inner corner of your eye. Position it along the straight line and just outside of the circle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8015\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Inner-Corner-Examples_RapidFireArt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Inner-Corner-Examples_RapidFireArt.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Inner-Corner-Examples_RapidFireArt-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Inner-Corner-Examples_RapidFireArt-1024x406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Inner-Corner-Examples_RapidFireArt-768x304.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Experiment with a &#8220;V&#8221; or &#8220;U&#8221; shape. See above for examples. You can also experiment with the angle, depth, or width to get wildly different-looking eyes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8019\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_5_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_5_2.jpg 941w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_5_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_5_2-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top and Bottom Eyelid:<\/strong> Now let&#8217;s draw the eyelids. Start with the top eyelid, extending the line you drew for the inner corner of the eye, arching it across the circle, and ending where the circle and the straight line intersect.<\/p>\n<p>For the bottom lid draw a much shallower curve. You can use the straight line as a reference &#8211; the closer your eyelid is to the line, the shallower it is.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8112\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HDHR_3_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HDHR_3_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HDHR_3_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HDHR_3_1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper Eyelid Crease:<\/strong> Draw a skin crease above your top eyelid while roughly mimicking its curvature. You can adjust its distance from the top eyelid based on your preference. Draw from left to right, starting at the circle&#8217;s edge and ending above the straight line.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Erase Your Construction Lines<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8020\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"718\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_7.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_7-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re happy with the eye shape, erase the circle and the straight line. I&#8217;m using an electric eraser to save time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8021\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_8.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_8-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_8-1024x429.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_8-768x321.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Divide the inner corner of the eye from the eyeball using a slightly curved line.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 5: Draw the Iris<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8066\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_9_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_9_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_9_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_9_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To make an iris, draw a circle taking up about two-quarters of the eye horizontally. When drawing irises, it&#8217;s better to draw a full circle and then erase parts that extend beyond the visible part of the eyeball rather than simply drawing two bracket shapes. This method helps make sure your iris is as circular as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8068\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iris-Sizing-Drawing-Wrong-vs-Right-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iris-Sizing-Drawing-Wrong-vs-Right-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg 1391w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iris-Sizing-Drawing-Wrong-vs-Right-Example_RapidFireArt-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iris-Sizing-Drawing-Wrong-vs-Right-Example_RapidFireArt-1024x333.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Iris-Sizing-Drawing-Wrong-vs-Right-Example_RapidFireArt-768x250.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of drawing an iris using a full circle versus brackets. It&#8217;s very difficult to draw a realistic iris using brackets! It&#8217;s an exaggerated example to get my point across \ud83d\ude1b.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Outline the Main Highlight<\/h3>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8025\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_10_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_10_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_10_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_10_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the eye, draw a reflection of your imaginary light source. This will be one of the lightest areas in our entire drawing, called a <strong>highlight<\/strong>. The reflection can be from a window (eg: rectangle or square), a lightbulb (eg: circle), or any other shape you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the shape is skewed to wrap around the curvature of the eyeball. For example, use curved lines instead of straight lines when drawing a square to help make the eyeball appear round.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll notice that the bottom left corner of my reflection is missing &#8211; that&#8217;s because I&#8217;ve included an obstruction to the light source (explained below). This is optional, but I think it makes the eye look more realistic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8024\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1838\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg 1838w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt-1024x301.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt-768x226.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-an-Eye_Highlight-Example_RapidFireArt-1536x451.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1838px) 100vw, 1838px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Imagine that the light source is from a rectangular window but with someone standing in front of it. Their body would block the light, altering the reflection in the eye we&#8217;re drawing. In the example above, a photographer&#8217;s head is obstructing the bottom left corner.<\/p>\n<p>Draw your outline lightly so we won&#8217;t see an obvious outline after the iris is fully shaded in. Mine is dark so you can easily see it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 7: Draw the Pupil<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8026\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_11.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_11-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pupil Placement:<\/strong> The pupil is the black circle in the very center of your eye. To draw it in the correct place, find the center of your iris, mark it with a tiny dot, and then draw your pupil around it.<\/p>\n<p>If you have trouble finding the center of your iris, draw a cross through it &#8211; the intersection between the vertical and horizontal lines of your cross indicates the center of the iris. Adjust the pupil size based on your preference.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8027\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_12.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_12-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Extra Reflection:<\/strong> An optional detail is adding a reflection inside the pupil like the wavy shape I&#8217;ve outlined above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8028\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_13.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_13-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shade Pupil:<\/strong> Using a 4B pencil, shade the pupil as dark as you can. Shade the wavy reflection about 80-90% of the way so it&#8217;s only somewhat noticeable. Erase the part of your iris outline that extends beyond the visible part of the eyeball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 8: Shade the Iris<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8029\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_14.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_14-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Iris Border:<\/strong> Thicken and blend the border of your iris for a softer edge. You can blend using a tool such as a blending stump, tissue, or a cotton swab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8030\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_15.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_15-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Body of the Iris:<\/strong> Add a solid, light layer of graphite in the rest of the iris while avoiding the highlight. To shade smoothly, keep your pencil strokes close together, minimizing gaps in your shading.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8079\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_16_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_16_2.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_16_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_16_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_16_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\"><strong>Cast Shadow:<\/strong> Remember when we gave our drawing an imaginary light source? Mine is shining down from the top right, causing the top eyelid to cast a shadow down onto the iris. Let&#8217;s shade along the very top of the iris to account for this shadow.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8032\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_17.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_17-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_17-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Darken:<\/strong> You can leave your iris as it is or darken it further like I did above. I&#8217;ve shaded mostly around the edge and gradually lightened my strokes near the pupil.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 9: Draw Iris Details<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to keep your iris simple, you can skip this step, but do have a look through it before you decide \ud83d\ude0a.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8033\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_18.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_18-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_18-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ribbon:<\/strong> Draw a wavy ribbon around the pupil. Try to make it look random.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8034\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_19.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_19-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Spokes:<\/strong> Within the ribboned area, draw some thin lines radiating outward from the center of the pupil, like bicycle spokes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8035\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_20.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_20-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Darken Areas within the Ribbon:<\/strong> Thicken random spokes to help the iris look more complex. In areas where the ribbon juts out, shade darker to make these particular spots look deeper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8036\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_21.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_21-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_21-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outer Spokes:<\/strong> Add spokes along the outside of the ribbon. Keep some distance from the ribbon to give it a bit of thickness. I think these spokes look better if they&#8217;re squiggly instead of straight. Also, you can vary the line thickness and\/or length to make the eye look more captivating. Try to keep your squiggles subtle and make them fade out as they approach the edge of the iris.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8038\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_22.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_22-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_22-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Darken:<\/strong> Once all your iris details are drawn, step back from your drawing to see if you&#8217;d like to darken the iris even further (I like to build my shading up in layers as I go along because it&#8217;s easier to add graphite to your work rather than erase areas that have been overshaded). I decided to darken the iris&#8217;s edge and the shadow cast by the top eyelid. I think the iris looks more striking with the increased contrast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"59e7a584-d1a8-4430-8600-6e718298cef4\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 10: Shade Everything Else Inside the Eye<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8040\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_23.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_23-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Inner Corner:<\/strong> Shade the inner corner of your eye, creating little bumps of different sizes. You can draw a bump by shading darker around the base of the bump and lighter at the highest point to make the surface look raised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8041\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_24.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_24-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eye whites: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">To make the eyeball look round, shade the far left and far right. The left side should be darkest because it faces the opposite direction from our imaginary light source. You&#8217;ll notice that my eye whites are fully shaded because e<\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">ven though it&#8217;s called &#8220;eye whites&#8221;, it&#8217;s not truly white. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Keep your pencil strokes thick and close together for smooth shading.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8042\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_25.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_25-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Eyelid Cast Shadow:<\/strong> Remember how the top eyelid casts a shadow onto the eyeball? Shade along the top of your eyeball to keep the lighting consistent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 11: Shade the Skin<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8043\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_26.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_26-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_26-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before shading the skin around your eye, let&#8217;s add a few small details such as some extra creases above the inner corner of the eye and an outline around both the top and bottom eyelids to mark the eyelid ledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8044\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_27.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_27-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Eyelid:<\/strong> Shade the top eyelid, using pencil strokes that follow the shape of your eyelid. It&#8217;s okay if some of your strokes are darker or your shading isn&#8217;t very consistent here since these can come across as subtle wrinkles later on. If you want your shading to appear very smooth, eliminate gaps between your pencil strokes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8046\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_28_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_28_2.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_28_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_28_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_28_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">As you shade closer to the eyelid crease, darken your strokes gradually so that the crease comes across as folded skin instead of just a line drawn on the skin. If you want to learn more about shading, please read my <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2018\/06\/14\/how-to-shade-for-complete-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shading tutorial<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8047\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_29.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_29-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_29-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Extend your shading above the crease and to either side of the eye. Just like before, darken your pencil strokes the closer you get to the crease so that the skin looks like it curves inward, away from the light source.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8048\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_30.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_30-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_30-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_30-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottom Eyelid:<\/strong> Shade the bottom eyelid leaving the eyelid ledge the lightest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8094\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wrinkle-Pencil-Strokes-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wrinkle-Pencil-Strokes-Example_RapidFireArt.jpg 812w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wrinkle-Pencil-Strokes-Example_RapidFireArt-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wrinkle-Pencil-Strokes-Example_RapidFireArt-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can add a few subtle wrinkles under the eye using a sharpened pencil or the sharpest part of your mechanical pencil, drawing disconnected strokes while roughly following the eye&#8217;s contours. Around these wrinkles, you can shade using the <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2020\/01\/15\/pencil-shading-techniques-intro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cross-hatching<\/a> technique to give the skin more texture, heightening the wrinkle effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step 12: Blend Your Eye Drawing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8049\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_31.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_31-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_31-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_31-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Once done, use a blending tool of your choice to make your shading look more polished, reducing the amount of white gaps between strokes. I&#8217;m using a soft tissue wrapped around my finger, gently blending from light to dark areas to avoid streaks. With each swipe, check how dirty your tissue is and switch to a clean spot often to avoid blemishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Avoid smudging detailed areas of your work such as the iris because we want to keep those details looking nice and sharp!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cf577756-09b8-46a2-8b28-a5a0f674693b\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<p>If your drawing isn&#8217;t smooth enough after all that blending. use your pencil to lightly fill gaps and a kneaded eraser to remove blemishes by dabbing and lifting them away. <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2020\/05\/28\/how-to-make-a-kneaded-eraser-easy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to make a kneaded eraser<\/a>. Then, blend again until you&#8217;re satisfied. It&#8217;s important to blend well now because, after the next step, it will be difficult to blend without smudging your eyelashes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Step 13: Draw Eyelashes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8050\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_32.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_32-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_32-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_32-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Three Top and Bottom Lashes:<\/strong> Using a sharpened pencil, draw three initial lashes spaced out across the top and bottom eyelid to act as guidelines for the rest of your lashes. Once you draw these, the rest will be easier to fill in. This tutorial is already very long, so I&#8217;ll direct you to my in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2016\/11\/30\/how-to-draw-eyelashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyelash tutorial<\/a> where I explain how to draw eyelashes down to the individual lash and how\/where to place them on the eye.\u00a0Please visit that tutorial to complete this step. Don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s free :)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8051\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_33.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_33-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_33-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_33-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8052\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_34.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_34-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_34-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_34-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vary your stroke length and curvature to make the lashes look natural.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8053\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_35.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_35-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_35-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_35-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Fill in Bottom Lashes:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\"> Draw fewer eyelashes along the bottom eyelid and make them shorter and thinner, especially near the inner corner of the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8054\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_36.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_36-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_36-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_36-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eyelash Reflections:<\/strong> Within your highlight, draw some eyelash reflections. It&#8217;s easy to overcrowd them, so be careful here. Less is more!<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8055\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_37.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_37-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eyelash Base Details:<\/strong> Now we&#8217;re going to texturize the skin at the base of our eyelashes. Shade along the base of each eyelash using a squiggly, circular motion (<a href=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/2020\/01\/15\/pencil-shading-techniques-intro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circulism shading<\/a>) to make the skin look bumpy. You&#8217;ll notice the change in skin texture most along the bottom eyelid, where the lashes are less dense.<\/p>\n<p>Along the top of the eyeball, draw subtle shadows that are cast down by the eyelashes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 14: Make Your Eye Drawing POP!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8057\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidfireart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Draw-a-Hyper-Realistic-Eye-From-Scratch-Step-by-Step_RapidFireArt_1_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re almost done! Take a few steps back from your drawing to see if you&#8217;d like to make any improvements. I&#8217;ve darkened some areas such as the pupil and iris for higher contrast and depth.<\/p>\n<p>Next, add some highlights along areas of the eye you want to appear wet, such as the inner corner of the eye, and the bottommost visible part of your eyeball where tears would collect. You can make these highlights using a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EpcMmU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">white gel pen<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zLtagP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">correction fluid<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t have those items, you can make those highlights by removing graphite using a sharpened solid eraser or a pinched kneaded eraser with a dabbing or swiping motion. If your highlights aren&#8217;t popping much, make sure they are the lightest values across your entire drawing.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: revert;\">I hope you had fun following this step-by-step tutorial! Let me know how it went for you in the comments section. If you have any questions, I&#8217;d be happy to answer them. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this and would like more detailed drawing tutorials sent to your inbox, scroll to the bottom of this page to subscribe to my mailing list!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Happy Drawing!<\/p>\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f Darlene<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, I&#8217;m Darlene, and in this tutorial, I&#8217;ll show you my unique method for drawing a hyper-realistic eye from scratch. Follow along with me as I take you through the step-by-step drawing process! 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