Don't Draw EYES Like This!

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[@Em-is-Insane]

my art teacher showed us a lot of your videos in class and everyone was talking about how "this must be the coolest things we have seen in art"

[@chadcat5875]

My art teacher also shows us these videos

[@galacticgamercat6637]

THESE TUTORIALS ARE THE BESTTTTTT

[@gxrecxlt7896]

if i was an art teacher so would i

[@Axel_metal]

yoooo we both got kyle pfps

[@truevitalenergy]

❤

[@Lupus-et-Agnus]

I love the piranha plant thing. Made it way easier to understand.

[@MTSgt]

Same! It helps a lot when drawing eyes in perspective

[@wemusthavechannelstocommen619]

i like watching it dance

[@EmK02]

Little note, Asymmetrical eyes are a thing so its fine to not draw the eyes that the same height. Be aware if your doing tho, personally i think eyes give a lot of character especially when not "perfect". nothing against the advice, but all blanket statements that include "Never" always have there exceptions. great vid tho

[@YourLocalAnonAccount]

* _laughs in one-eyed character-_ *

[@everkade]

It's the classic "Know the rules before you break them". Best practices are an important foundation before diving into unconventional design choices.

[@peachybun-ana]

person with (slightly) asymmetrical eyes here, yes we exist

[@EmK02]

Little note, it’s believed that asymmetrical eyes are more common than symmetrical, although it’s not really a statistic due to the fact that it’s impossible to have a perfectly symmetrical face

[@everkade]

@@EmK02 Most eyeballs are the same size though. So it's at least important to try and maintain iris height with respect to the face. Eyelid incongruencies can add some more realism though so I see what you mean.

[@betapotataOld]

I did not expect for so much easily comprehensible info/tips to be packed into a 4 minute video. I saw an immediate improvement in the eyes I’m drawing after watching this. Thank you!!

[@caytlinparker6371]

I know right! That's how you know they are a good teacher hey!

[@isabelmolina8617]

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[@wyntrheart]

That tip about visualizing the piranha plant lips is SUPER helpful. Thank you

[@kemma_]

I definitely need to redo how I'm going to learn art, now that I've switched from anime to slight realism. My art has been pretty inconsistent for a while, and I keep forgetting the fundamentals in making good art, so this was very helpful.

[@spooktspeek]

lmao i was sorta the same way, except i went from cartoony to semirealistic. quite the transition. my art was horrible for a while. my art is still horrible now, but not as horrible. i believe in you B]

[@urmomincloset]

Im trying to switch to anime. Its so hard😭

[@Dargonhuman]

Drawing isn't a homogenous "one size fits all" deal, each style and genre of drawing is practically its own discipline with its own set of rules and techniques. Anime, Western, Cartoon, Animation, Illustration, Portrait, etc. all have their own unique quirks, shortcuts, even languages to describe the different concepts and techniques within their own styles, and switching from one to another takes time to relearn and adapt to, somewhat like training for and playing a particular sport or musical instrument most of your life then learning a new one.

[@edidk7298]

someone with actual non judgmental art tutorials that arent attacking someones hard work? not bad

[@egon1545]

Who hurt you

[@edidk7298]

@@egon1545 oh, nobodys hurt me :) but thanks for the concern

[@Kapullus]

Arent 90% of art tutorials (on youtube) already non judgemental?

[@AlicornHana]

@@Kapullus non-judgemental, but not as effective as this

[@tateflores]

You talking about those tutorials that are like "DOn't do this thing that many people chose to do as a stylistic choice!" and aren't even that helpful in the end?

[@sanjana1172]

wow I've seen almost every single eye tutorial on the internet probably, and I've drawn a lot of eyes, but I still learnt from this. So well put and to the point. Don't click off, trust me.

[@oaktreechaos5494]

one helpful way to get your eyes to look right from perspective: draw sideways triangles with a curved side line facing in the direction you want your eye to face, and then from there go and fill in the rest of the details. Eventually you can stop relying on that but knowing where the corners of the eyes are and where they "open up" will help a lot! On a face, they'll look vaguely like this: |> . > |

[@mariadanielalavia8877]

the >> marc brunet technique

[@just_space_]

One thing that instantly fixed my 'other eye' problem on top of working on both eyes simultaneously was starting with the eye that would always end up bad, which was the left one for me. Never had that problem again

[@fiaczek]

weirdly this helps me with makeup as well!! i suck at doing eyeliner on my left eye so i do that one first

[@SirLuckySlime]

I love how versatile your tutorials and tips are. They work on digital art, traditional art, realism, cartoonism, real species, fictional creatures etc.

[@paulijimenez2013]

Omg the piraña plant thing is such a good idea!

[@ninjakeks9326]

It also helps to draw the shape of the eyes first, when you sketch the head. The rough size of the eyes is easier to compare than single strokes.

[@mintystrippin3078]

I usually don't like videos that tell you not to do something when it comes to art, but I have been doing digital art for 5 years and I haven't realized the thing about drawing the eyes at different heights, it makes so much sense! I've been doing that, and my drawings still look good, but I will definitely use this piece of advice for now. Thank you!

[@sunny-flake19]

Another small tip: When you look down, your eye lips never stay exactly the same, they droop as well. Just a fun realistic touch that I use, but *god* was this video helpful!

[@jadedenthusiasms]

This is a great video!!! I'm just an old lady teaching myself to draw and paint and I definitely want to work on drawing eyes just because they are so fascinating and beautiful! This was such a great speed, very clear and descriptive without all the fluff :) Thanks so much!!!

[@vrillonx4358]

you're seriously amazing, i've read so many art books and watched tutorial vids but your videos are the easiest to digest!

[@wingedcanvas]

Thanks! That means a lot :)

[@tobyy5]

Words cannot express how grateful I am

[@loladamas]

Omg the piranha plant trick is so helpful !! Thank you so much ✨

[@jraqn]

I’ve always had a lot of trouble with drawing eyes from a profile view and the piranha plant thing really helped, thank you 😊

[@Nornorl]

BRO YOURE SO GOOD AT EXPLAINING IVE NEVER SEEN A VIDEO WITH THIS KIND OF GOOD EXPLANATIONS BEFORE THAT EVEN A KINDERGARDEN WOULD UNDERSTAND

[@zappyapp]

Ah yes a kinder*garden*

[@dinosharttt]

kindergarden

[@alittleofsomething]

In angles, I like drawing the shorter eye higher, than the longer one. I don't know why, but it just gives off a really interesting and cute effect that I love. It just works.

[@LemonyLamb]

There is nothing more relieving as an insecure artist than going in to someone’s work that I admire, and seeing that I ALREADY DO ALL OF THIS Satisfaction

[@vaughnhaney7020]

One thing that can cause the incorrect heights is just staring at the drawing for too long (along with other issues in a drawing, like skewing) So while sketching, you can: - Take a break for 15 or more minute and come back, look at other things, maybe do some eye strain reduction stuff while you're at it (like looking at something in the far distance for a few seconds or eye exercises), whatever it is just not staring at that drawing - Flip the canvas/sketch - Make sure to zoom out all the way - If applicable, ask a friend you trust to be honest if they notice anything off. Having something like that pointed out by someone else can make it suddenly obvious - Look up a reference if you didn't already have one, or even roughly re sketch whatever looks off I hope one or more of these tips helps!

[@jadedenthusiasms]

@Vaughn Haney such great extra points!!! Especially the walking away for a bit! It sort of like when you say a word a bunch of times and suddenly that word sounds wrong and you're not sure if you're even saying it right...same with art...for me anyway. I have to step away, sometimes set it aside completely for a bit....eventually something clicks in my head and I can go back at it :) but, probably a dumb analogy 😊just what it always makes me think of :) Thanks for he great reminders!

[@vaughnhaney7020]

@@jadedenthusiasms I actually think that's a really good analogy! You do the same thing for too long and your brain gets all funky about it lol

[@jadedenthusiasms]

@@vaughnhaney7020 exactly!!!!!!😁

[@yas-per]

Even when I was new to art, I knew skewing the heights of eyes was incorrect. I see it even with really talented, professional artists

[@denasaurus]

I Like how you don’t tell people how to do specific methods or outcomes, just generally tips and actually helpful advice

[@CartoonCrossovers]

Personally, i think its very important for the character if you want to keep the eye based on the person. For example i actually have football shaped eyes and i have specific glasses to shape them back to normal ^-^ love ur vids and this is just a thought ♥

[@sofialol6613]

i cant get over how much i love this channel, it helps me so much

[@nunya5168]

Oh god... With the height of eye thing I actually used to make the eyes the same height and different width.... but upon seeing other people make theirs shorter I did the same.... I was right in the beginning.... no wonder the eyes always looked back from an angel-

[@jewellfrancois5866]

I cannot thank you enough I'm a self taught artist and I've been trying to improve my style and this has helped so much

[@curious1706]

I'm new to drawing, and these videos are terrific. Avoiding all these bad habits early will help me so much in the long run, so thanks 🙏

[@eliza6971]

This is such a good video! I have a good amount of drawing experience, but it’s been a WHILE. I put this on thinking “it never hurts to revisit the fundamentals, especially when you’re getting back into the swing of things.” I’m glad I did, I’m going to remember “pirahna lips” forever!

[@johnandsoon6081]

Thank you! That's way more helpful than "use a ruler". I don't think those tutorials realize that relying on a ruler doesn't solve the actual problem, and will have you dependant on the ruler.

[@majesticwolfs8038]

I really appreciate how you get to the point and you're very informative!

[@isa-belva]

immediately straight to the point, 10/10 immaculate video. subscribing

[@tetronadionoxide5275]

Finding this channel has been a god send omg

[@OzKo]

that piranha plant analogy was the greatest piece of art advice on eyes I've ever heard.

[@crowsguard]

DUDE TYSM THIS IS LIKE THE FIRST USEFUL VIDEO I'VE EVER WATCHED ON DRAWING EYES

[@Coffee_Deprived]

Youve just blown my mind within the first 30 seconds I never thought of doing them at the same time lol

[@ikukasahara3610]

I used to know all these and follow them, but I guess over time I got overly comfortable and Stopped thinking about it, just went with my instincts. It's good to have a reminder to actually pay attention

[@Sly-Moose]

My eyes started vastly improving once I started drawing each at the same time, and putting even more attention to the lids and sphere shape. Realistic lashes are still so challenging for me.

[@codingidiot6754]

I've recently been trying to get back into pixelart and suddenly stumbled across your channel. It covers alot of helpful topics, I just want to thank you for helping me get back into drawing.

[@pitayah3781]

What is this Video??? Its AMAZING? 4 Minutes and so much easy to understand info. I was looking for copper and found gold. Subbed!

[@miraflowerthunder1880]

I've been starting to draw more often, and Ur videos are a god send 🙏

[@topazcoyote5482]

"Draw the eyes the same height" Picasso: *blushes in cubism*

[@stanbai5263]

Awesome video! I know how to art, but I do enjoy seeing other artists explain their craft and help people how to art as well and I loved your explanation of how to draw eyes

[@elblaise5618]

This is the busiest four minute video I've ever watched. The information is good, especially the bit about skewed eyes, but there's a lot pulling at my attention.

[@SienAppelsien]

I always do the top lids first to see if the shape works and they match, then I draw the pupils and then the bottom lid and detailing

[@Sora_Akari]

Thank you for pointing out the heights of eyes. I always drew them incorectly and i knew that, but i couldn't figure out what exactly was wrong

[@curtisjones9372]

random find while scrolling but immensely helpful.

[@zeldareid248]

This breaks it down so well! Holy heck!

[@koala6886]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you for sharing this information!😊

[@fukuro_neru]

Omg THANK YOU That helped really much! Especially the trick with the plant and sphere

[@B23457]

Yo I didn’t realise that pupil thingy and had forgotten the “sphere” perspective, your videos are awesome!

[@santa_clause]

this was such a good video. it's easy to understand, simple, short, to the point, and the piranha plant thing was such a good example and helped me understand a lot. thank you!!!

[@bardson]

okay ngl the algorithm decided to bless me once again with. I just discovered you. And holy the advice was so easy to understand and very precise to the issues I had with eyes so far :o

[@OoziHobo]

Great video. The piranha lips will probably never leave my brain. But, I did want to say that the head, like anything else, can be mapped with parallel lines that recede to the same vanishing point. So technically the far eye is smaller in height! But this will probably only be noticeable if the camera is right up against the face your drawing, otherwise not changing the height is solid beginner-proof advice to get your "other eye" where it needs to be.

[@darktanuki2207]

Oh, my goodness!! Eyes is what I needed! Thank you!

[@SparrettCrow]

Perfect timing for what I need to learn next

[@LeMisterRai]

I like videos like this that shows what I'm doing wrong. starting to see why my drawings of eyes look awkward

[@treesspeaklatin8950]

OK but like, you're so good at teaching😮💖

[@duck_cult]

i'm learning arts by my own, this really helps, thank you so much!

[@Mary_OTT]

About the “drawing the other eye thing”. Most of the time I draw only one eye where the character is facing and the mouth the opposite side. This is a style I developed because sometimes the character's bangs would cover the “other eye”. The only time I draw both eyes is front view.

[@xfynder99]

jessie:Don't skew the eyes! jessie's avatar: o . ----- o

[@rainbii]

the piranha plant got me. great advice !

[@clauday6467]

Love ur vid, it's straight to the point and clear

[@TechnoGlowStick]

Wow! This is a great tip! I never thought to draw them at the same time.

[@yumpone]

Jessie. I love how you talk and act here. xD I bet you are a wonderful person.

[@kimaihearts7496]

This was soooo helpful the eyes I drew needed work and this helped me so much

[@lvlonegoblin]

You helped me out sm! I fr didn’t think about how heights of the eyes won’t change because my brain cells refused to work together and now it’s super easy considering that lolol Love your vids, I’ve watched quite a few and they are all very easy to follow yet super helpful. And I haven’t found any tricks that I would disagree on Thank you👍

[@fioreearva6095]

short but very informative thank you

[@Eucowlyptus-glowsticks]

Also if you have trouble with eye placement, try tracing a line from the top of where your ear connects to your head to your eyes. They should be around there, unless you are an alien or animal. And from the bottom of your ear, to the area of your lips. I see a lot of pictures where the ears and facial features aren't alined correctly so I thought this might be helpful for someone scrolling through the comments.

[@bluejaysymphony8374]

WOO!! I’m so glad I’m doing most of this stuff already! :D

[@fern-tastic511]

This helped so much! Thanks!

[@anonymouscupcake7690]

Wow this was actually really helpful thank u and keep doing what ur doing

[@racherutheneko7270]

This made so much sense! Thank you.

[@yukis.763]

Love it, these are things im already aware about so its nice to see a good artist say im on the right track

[@lastworlddeer]

The tips were really good! 💖💖💖💖

[@reemopeidafriends]

Dis really helped me to draw eyes..Thanks!

[@Mossy-Kat]

When you've been using the word "pupil", sometimes you've been meaning to use the word "iris"

[@DanasGoneCrazy]

Very VERY good advice on drawing eyes!!

[@pants9969]

great video! short but has lots of useful tips presented in a concise and easy-to-understand way! love videos like this :)

[@p1nkPallas]

You make this look so easy 😭

[@SageGypsy]

A friend of mine who went on military led recover and rescue missions told me the best way to identify people is by their eye bone structure. Everything on person's face can be changed except the eye bone structure.

[@mediamermaid333]

Thank you!

[@Nana-pp4fp]

thank you so much for making this video! You save me so much time to understand!!

[@VidGamer123]

I use a symmetry tool to draw the eyes. Then I use a free transform tool to place them on the head. Easy!

[@crowaii6863]

I absolutely love your videos and art tips. They really do help me a lot and I'm starting to compare my newer and older art pieces before and after videos and I'm seeing (positive) differences :D

[@KanaNyctous]

Awesome video, thank you 🔥💕 I just realised that I've been doing many of these things over the years without really knowing why so it was easier to mess them up- but now I understand & can avoid mistakes or fix them more easily when I do make one 🥳

[@grandmarquee]

I just got to the piranha plant and my head completely had a eureka moment dopamine hit. I'll use this information in my art.

[@pawtcha]

should mention fish eye perspective is an exception to the eye height rule

[@KIKURAsky]

This was so helpful!

[@djshyguy8657]

Thanks for the tips I just started drawing anatomy. I wish I could support you guys but I'm not in a position to do so. thanks a bunch

[@TheHopperUK]

This was very useful, thank you!

[@fulleaa]

I’ve literally never noticed that eyes were always the same height 💀💀 thx you so much for making me realize !!!!

[@Pamplemoustache]

Hey, comparing the eyeball to the piranha plant was clever!

[@yeah...2995]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL, LIKE WTF

[@joelrobinson5457]

You're doing the world so many favours

[@PilferpupCartoons]

Awesome! This was really helpful/great information, love the lesson. Also, great channel!