Drawing a Realistic Eye

[@iflockedful]

Who the hell could thumbs down this video.

[@machinedrum17]

i think people who have the ability to draw such beautiful art like this are a gift to this world

[@tiffanymcdaniel1]

Your contrast between highlights and shadow are wonderful! I have been drawing for over fifteen years and still have a hard time with them. Maybe I will try the mechanical pencil! Beautiful work!

[@cybeil]

It almost feels like magic when I watch you draw. Thank you for reviving my love for art.. Gonna start drawing again after a year's break

[@handycamBlakey]

The way you make the eye look glossy/shiny is amazing.

[@ddddiiiinnnnaaaa]

I've never seen such a thing ... you're amazing ... good .. congratulations looks like a real eye .. I fill my heart to see people so good in the art of drawing .. congratulations

[@artheart3001]

Not just a realistic eye but a really cool interpretation of one; even the whites of the eyes and lower eye lids look neat.

[@D17rulez]

Hoi Wim, Oh leuk dat je ook realistisch tekent. Het materiaal dat ik gebruik om potlood te vervagen wordt in het Nederlands ook wel Doezelaar genoemd. Groetjes en dat zal ik zeker doen!

[@natita136]

Your way of drawing is really beautiful and moved me contemplate as was becoming more and more real.. I can't explain how it feels .. when expression is art, is when the art is alive. PD: Sorry if my English is bad, I'm Argentinian

[@Jenn1986]

This is absolutely amazing. I love your attention to detail. The reflection of eyelashes was a nice touch.

[@D17rulez]

@TheClosetedFreak Thank you for letting me know ^^. I totally forgot about my drawing paper. Well I use 200 g/m2 drawingpaper. It's pretty strong paper and has a smooth surface. I hope this information can help you and others! And I hope I wont forget about my type of paper in my next drawing video ;)

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

I'm sure you are used to the "wow! Amazing!"s, but this is just so artfully done. I'm 15, and have been studying art in my spare time for two years now, so I speak from some experience, but the angle of each lash, making the eye look moist, the seeing the world in the reflection, the induvidual little specks of colour in the iris is all done so well. I know that as an artist, there is always improvemements that can be made, but I can't see any. You mentioned lessons?

[@Ice.muffin]

It takes so much time and patience and devotion, simply because you've been able to keep strong in position and just keep learning and practising means you're a worthy person and artist , and to be honest, I don't think i can compete with THAT . But that's ok, admire people like you and their hard-achieved work somehow feels like a reward too ^^

[@MayankDhuria]

The Eye just comes alive out of that page. Loved it!!!

[@Ladymay58]

Just beautiful, watching you draw with such an eye, if you forgive the pun, for detail. I envy you your talent. I might have been able to draw like that when I was a lot younger , but have lost the ability now. Congratulations , and don't let anything get in your way of continuing it would be such a shame if you did. Loved watching, thanks for sharing.

[@D17rulez]

I'm a self-taught artist, never had special lessons for drawing realism. I started drawing realism at the age of 15. I'm 22 now ^^ Thank you very much!

[@SilverAnicore]

Wow, this is amazing... I couldn't even draw a straight line to save my life, and here I am, looking at you spending so much time on the "white" part of the eye alone. You're great. ^^

[@PiyushYankee]

hey thanks for the post ! m a self taught artist too.... but i just use a 2b a 6b n an hb pencils... m lookin foreward to usin your method thanks again.

[@Sofia2489]

Я уверена,что так нарисовать может каждый.Для этого нужен не сколько талант,сколько внимательность,усидчивость и определенный набор инструментов.Дальше минут сорок кропотливой работы и т...оп,ля!!

[@jeanbernard5938]

No I know what comment ... I ran out of words to describe what I felt watching you draw. I cried watching you drawing ... Did you pass by drawing emotion. All I have to say is my congratulations! I draw too. I put some time without drawing. Your video gave me inspiration to go back to drawing! Thank you!

[@D17rulez]

What a coincidence. When I started drawing realism, I was also 15 years old ;3 I'm glad my video's and drawings inspire you!

[@aquamarine2822]

By far my favorite realistic eye drawing on youtube :D I could just watch it again and again and learn something new every time! Keep up the great work!

[@likeidk1010]

i love drawing with music especially with headphones it feels VERY calming

[@LemonlimeAsian]

I love how you captured the upper lashes' reflections/shadows on the eyeball, as well as how you made the lower lashes pop. The whole thing, really. XD Very awesome job! :D

[@beloscone]

muito bom mesmo! você é um profissional talentoso!!

[@pajemagi79]

Amei esse video,tudo perfeito,até o cenário...Parabéns,ficou maravilhoso!!!

[@blitzlex]

Amazing rendering of the human eye. Can you make a vid on how to shade? Your shading technique really stands out amazing job. I can;t seem to make my drawings pop out like yours the 3d effect with your shading is outstanding.

[@JamieAshley93]

O.O' 9 years of practice really paid off I guess, like wow, that's one of the most incredible things I've ever seen. Very inspiring, but equally discouraging to face the fact it's going to take years before that becomes reality.

[@mikailsunnah]

the best realistic eye drawing on youtube...so far ive seen 9 videos of realistic eye drawing

[@MrsMisunderstoodGirl]

Bravo! The browns are really really realistic

[@D17rulez]

Thank you! I use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit my video's

[@jacobcole2602]

Your drawing are great, with your step so easy to understand, i think i can draw this, but I know u listed some of the names inside the video but can you give me the items and where to get them listed to shade,cross hatch and draw good realistic drawings? Would be very helpful, thanks

[@tanyabernadino7103]

Now this... Is true art. You have earned a new subscriber I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful and touching this made me feel. just... So beautiful.

[@haitsien]

After years of painting everything else, I'm finally working mostly in portraiture this year. Your vid is such an inspiration! and, whoa....you hardly ever use the eraser, except to make highlights. I'm the eraser princess for mistakes. LOL. Super skills, man!

[@__r_e_i_c_h__]

i never saw a so perfect eye made by a pencil, congratulations!

[@KoshkaNaLadoshke]

OMG.. It's just awesome! By 6.56 this eye is already about to blink! Amazing! Thank you! You're great!

[@livikiwi111]

Oh my freaking gosh. Impressed of the awesomeness. Whish you did more of a tutorial though.

[@D17rulez]

TIP: If you don't have tortillions, then I would suggest to use tissues instead. That can also be used to blend your shading. But Tortillions are better material for pencil artist, since they are more accurate. I hope this answer could help you.

[@JanedaSM]

oh my god what perfection! It seems that the eye is out of paper, or person who is looking at drawing. Great .. I was delighted, very good ... Rejane

[@whitewolf96wagar]

@D17rulez nice. i was either 11-13 when i started to draw mostly free hand, using some references. It's fun and I don't do portraits but i mostly draw what i start imagining and its something that i realllllly want to draw ^^

[@D17rulez]

Me too!!! I always listen to music which fits with the drawing I'm working on

[@D17rulez]

Oops x'D Thank you for noticing! I use 200 g/m2 paper with a smooth surface on both sides.

[@dudagravatai59]

Vc e exelente desenhista nunca vi um igual aqui no brasil vc ta de parabens :-) :-)

[@Marentthu]

That is the best drawing of an eye I have ever seen.

[@TheEvemora]

love this but dont know which kind of pencil i should use.... or pen?

[@VinceCunico]

That drawing is beyond crazy good. I just started to get back into drawing. I am completely horrible. This video makes me want to get up to that level. Drawing Cartoons is only enjoyable for so long. Realistic drawings, I feel have way more pride in them.

[@misterdaysdoughnuts]

watched it two times but still can't believe it ! Amazing job congratulations !

[@alronma]

That drawing is really gorgeous. And i love how you took your time to get all the details right. My drawings take like forever because i'm never happy with my work. :D

[@edgaracm]

You´ve got a huge talent (and the music is beautiful)

[@nicoletomlinson2151]

How? How is it that you can turn a drawing into a photograph!? I'm so jealous of your art skills!

[@gerdamik]

best eye drawing i've ever seen... just amazing.

[@RelaxingASMR]

Excellent video:) I think I'll give it a try.

[@teawithzee]

This was beautiful and absolutely breath taking. Someday I hope to be as good as you!

[@Mattm0o]

Probably the best eye I've seen on youtube!

[@NatashaBoucher93]

Great drawings! Where do you buy your different darknesses of lead for your pencil?

[@TheBob501]

Wow! When I saw the video selection on the menu I thought this video was going to be a funny joke, because it looked like a physical eye! I'm certainly humbled. You have an amazing gift.

[@TheBony79]

perfection ! I think this is what is drawing all about.My admiration.

[@aliciaharms5203]

This is amazing :D...the only thing i get stuck on is the pupils...well the pupil and the colour bit...I can never get that right let alone the reflections. Amazing :D

[@MissKroepoek]

Wauw, respect! Je inspireert me zeker! Ik ben nu 13 en een beetje begonnen met realistisch tekenen en dit helpt me zeker verder!

[@GzVOriginalz]

How can one simply dislike such a work of art!?!?

[@Agussssssssia]

drawing the reflection of the eyelashes in the eyeball! i would have never thought of doin that! i hope one day i'll be as talented as you :D

[@gabyarriagada1949]

Magnifique!!! U make it look soooo easy, I tried but... no luck.

[@jadenwoods11]

What kind of Pencil are you using (have to know) and please.... what are you using to smuge..... AWESOME WORK

[@CaitlinElizabeth37]

This gives me the motivation to continue drawing realistically. Thank you.

[@teltri]

Very Good. One of the best eyes I`ve seen. I`d like to draw like this.

[@Sakuems]

did u you use references ?

[@jasonkowel2490]

You have a sense of Humor, a Gorgeous taste in music and Wonderful talent combined with experience. I salute you.

[@DijahSabreena]

ask your art teacher or go to your art supplier wherever you are. Pearl Paint is a huge store, Utretch is another, DaVinci, hopefully its in other states too I am not so sure, just check around in your city for art suppliers

[@akhanian]

probably the most beautiful eye i've seen bro!! VERY NICE

[@philmarq25]

I can't even draw for 2 hours. My feets are getting cramps. But damn your really good for that. You even perfected a eye. OMG. I freakin hate those bad comments on you. You have a good future young man.

[@FlamingBlade130]

the simple fact that I will never be this good an artist is the reason I cry myself to sleep at night

[@D17rulez]

I hope this background information about Tweety(The bird in the video) will make you feel better. Tweety was almost 12 years old when he passed away. During his lifetime we let him out of the cage in our livingroom everyday. From morning till we had dinner. He was more out of his cage then in. He loved flying around in our livingroom and sitting with us. When he was hungry, he flew to his cage to eat. It was a really happy bird and I have loved him very much. The video shows him at his old age.

[@NotSoHuprfull]

As an armature artist, am I allowed to hate you.? That is just freaking amazing.!

[@justinbeiber63146314]

It was an honor to just sit there and watch u draw

[@216someguy]

seriously good, what is the type of pencil that you are using which is metal, the one that looks like a pen?

[@nicolemdc89]

Amazing! You've inspired and encouraged me to practice more in photorealism! :) thank you.

[@saffiaakhtar7385]

i really dont understand hw there can be 36 dislikes for this video when its really kwl..i mean its amazing!! ur truely a really good artist!!

[@Tigerman1143]

Wow, that is amazing. How do you make the hair dark, smooth, and precise? i.e.: the eyelashes. When i do eyelashes, they end up parallel but in a curved way. Yours are so natural. Also with the iris's details, how do you draw the darker striation imperfections to perfection? lol

[@healthyful]

WOW!!!!! It's like you took a picture, it looks so real!! Thank you for your video!!

[@Ice.muffin]

sequel : requested long and even hard years of work so the only thing that's left to say in front of you is hats off, although it's not at all my merit I can't help but fell proud of you ^^ (I know it does sound out of place and awkward, therefore I'm really sorry if I've offended you in any way, it was truly unintentionally )

[@timmyyong91]

What is that wood-like thing you used? It's looks like an eraser with a black tip, like you use it for smoothing or something.

[@TearthyFlame]

Holly, i love how there is the reflection of the upper eye lashs. : D

[@damnimtheman]

what he said ^^^^^^ just wow!!!! i actually have sooo much to say that it all comes together and equates to me being speechless and without words...

[@Lucyclover8]

Do you use a fixitive spray when you use a soft pencil to stop smudging?

[@scarylee]

I always ask what pencils people are using they can make a huge difference, I have a roll of about thirty different ones which all get used p.s amazing job :)

[@Mralex1234567891011]

for some reason I find it really easy to copy other people's work pretty well, but as soon as it comes to creating something new I find it difficult. It's not that I can't think of anything, it's just that it's hard to get an exact picture of what you want it to look like in your head. That's where references come in.

[@Bazsi1240]

Oh my God!!!! I've never seen eye drawing like this! Can you tell me what types of pencils did you use? You are amazing!!!!

[@pedrovida23]

Since I was a kid I used to breath, eat ,and sleep art. I could stay all day staring at every single detail, asking myself, “Could really I do that?”. Somebody in DA suggested that If I ever want to be a better artist I have to copy what I like about a favorite artist’s work, maybe there nose, eyes, or hands, something always halted me. I had this profound feeling of being unoriginal, this, in a strange way upsets me. I really cant put a pen on paper without seeing seeing my art as different.

[@01unknownhero]

You are true artist, it's so amazing............... god bless you

[@FlutistGirlxR]

I love this! Q: Where do you get your utensils? Yes I know you can get a HB pencil and a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil anywhere. But I was wondering about your 6B graphite pencil and tortillions? I mostly just use a HB 2 pencil and a 0.7 mechanical pencil and for shading mostly my fingers so I that's why I was wondering.

[@IndieRockChick101]

that is incredible - definately the best eye drawing video I've seen!

[@hypernova9499]

im gettng into photo realism. and doing sketchs too. how much doea a piece of art like that go for? i wouldnt charge by the hour as i am too slow rite now. but how much for a potrait by the piece at this quality?

[@marcolocci1387]

e veramente fantastico adoro il disegno a matita bravissima ciao

[@ballroomzebra]

thats bloody insane! i'm going to try this one day when i have the patience you have haha truly inspiring..

[@JAI9ER]

wow man really well done im slowly getting better and ur videos are really helping me with improving my drawing for my college course thanks

[@pepperninja]

How can you draw like that??? it looks amazing!

[@D17rulez]

It's from Stuart Jones - Love's Promise

[@katnalajane]

Im 15 years old and im starting my art journey this year~ you inspire me alot 3

[@iRaiinbowSharpiie]

this is amazing!!!! You've got some serious skills, and I really admire the way you can make a drawing soo lifelike! How long have you been drawing realism?

[@xXN0cturnXx]

nice work, but im wondering why do people / u change so often between painting spots. like painting the iris / pupil in the beginning. ur switching around and im thinking is that a progression i gotta make too or is this just random?