How to Draw Realistic Eyes

Learn how to draw a pair of beautiful realistic eyes from the ¾ view. Follow along with me as I take you step by step, with full narration as we go from a blank sketchbook to a polished drawing!
This tutorial has been my longest to date! It’s originally a 6 hour video and there were many details I just couldn’t cut out! Do you guys prefer less detail or more detail? I’m never sure, so please let me know!
Also, do you prefer hour-long tutorials or short bite-sized ones? Let me know so I can adjust the length to suit you :) Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel :)
If you completed this tutorial, congratulations!!! Please share your eye drawings with me on Pinterest, I would LOVE to see them!!!: www.pinterest.ca/pin/51531038...
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Tools
00:43 - Construction
08:44 - Shading
09:10 - Pupil
09:52 - Iris
12:46 - Rest of Eyeball
16:33 - Blend Eyes
19:25 - Skin
41:55 - Eyebrows
51:44 Eyelashes
1:00:27 - Increase Contrast
1:05:43 - Eyelash Reflections
1:05:57 - Increase Contrast Pt.2
1:07:01 - Highlights. Make it POP!!
1:13:32 - Final Tweaks
1:14:27 - Slideshow of Entire Process
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰ 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Tools 00:43 - Construction 08:44 - Shading 09:10 - Pupil 09:52 - Iris 12:46 - Rest of Eyeball 16:33 - Blend Eyes 19:25 - Skin 41:55 - Eyebrows 51:44 Eyelashes 1:00:27 - Increase Contrast 1:05:43 - Eyelash Reflections 1:05:57 - Increase Contrast Pt.2 1:07:01 - Highlights. Make it POP!! 1:13:32 - Final Tweaks 1:14:27 - Slideshow of Entire Process

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This tutorial has no music🎵, so you guys can listen to your favorite songs as you draw along with me! What are you listening to??🎵🎵 Let me know!

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I really enjoyed your tutorial on the eyes. I am a 72 year old retired teacher who loves to draw. Your instructions were superb! I will post my eyes on Pinterest as you said. Thank you sooo much!❤

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