![]() ![]() This means we'll need to alter the graphite applications to create a more natural illusion of texture.Ī blending stump is gently used to soften the texture. Although the surface of the paper on which we're working is already very smooth, the texture of the paper is still evident. The texture of the iris is smooth and this should be reflected in our drawing. We'll begin to develop these "imperfections" with the HB pencil over the lighter H applications already in place. We'll need to include these details in order to create a drawing that is realistic. You may notice small spots of darker tones or wavy lines. In any eye that you draw, there will be inconsistencies and unusual shapes. A slightly darker and softer "HB" pencil is applied to progressively darken the values in the pupil and the surrounding iris. While the "H" pencil lays the groundwork, we'll need to start pushing the values darker. The outer and inner portions of the iris are developed with slightly darker values. By gradually adjusting values, we can develop a subtle, three-dimensional appearance. The iris is actually made up of two closely layered sections - the stroma and pigmented epithelial cells underneath. By gradually adjusting the values in this area, we can begin to create a more realistic appearance. While most of the darker marks are linear, a few form organic shapes. Within the iris, marks are made radiating from the center. Graphite shine happens when heavy applications of graphite are applied and flatten the tooth or texture of the paper, resulting in a very shiny area of graphite. By slowly layering darker applications, we have greater control over the values produced and we can potentially avoid "graphite shine". We'll slowly build up the dark values here. The pupil will eventually be the area of darkest tone within the drawing. It's much harder to go back and erase out a highlight when working with graphite. This highlight will create the illusion that the eye is wet, so it's very important to preserve this area. Care is taken to preserve the highlight as darker tones are developed. Next, we'll begin the slow process of layering values, starting with the darkest values within the pupil. Be patient and focus on capturing the shape of the eye. We'll progressively place heavier pressure on the pencil as the drawing develops, which will lead to darker marks and values. It's perfectly acceptable to draw with many light lines at this stage. Within this shape, we'll draw the shape of the iris, pupil, and a shape for the strong highlight that overlaps the pupil slightly. We'll start with the "H" pencil with very little pressure. We'll begin the drawing by lightly and loosely drawing the contour lines of the upper portion and lower portion of the shape of the eye, leaving open the location of the tear duct. Step 1 - Draw the Contours (Outlines) of the Eye Develop the skin texture around the eye.Shade the whites of the eye, tear duct, and eyelid.Draw the contours (outlines) of the eye.It's important to be patient - creating a realistic illusion takes time. Each step is broken down in more depth below. ![]() Here are the steps that we'll take to draw a realistic eye. This surface creates smoother transitions of value, but easily smears. Materials For This Lessonįor this drawing lesson, a series of graphite applications are patiently applied on smooth Bristol paper. If the softer pencils produce unwanted textures, then additional applications of harder graphite can be applied, working the material into the tooth or texture of the paper. Softer pencils are applied on top, pushing values darker. Harder pencils, which produce lighter marks, are applied first. Textures develop through layered applications of graphite of varying hardness. Just like other art-making mediums like colored pencils or pen and ink, graphite applications must be patiently layered and deliberately applied. If realism is your goal, then patience must be practiced. How to Draw an Eye with Colored Pencils.If you'd like to take a look at how this process is different using different mediums, then the following lessons may be helpful. Of course, the approach that you take is different according to the medium that you choose to use. This lesson is focused on teaching you how to draw eyes with graphite pencils. To create the representational effect that we're after, we'll gradually build up layered applications of graphite to develop the value and the texture. After drawing out the basic contours, we'll gradually develop the tonal range of the eye. ![]()
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