How to draw an eye using color theory #howtodraw #drawingtutorial #coloredpencil #colortheory #color, by Klasra 5 on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick a clear reference photo of an eye and note its main colors. Identify one warm tone and one cool tone in the iris.
Lightly sketch the eye outline with an HB pencil. Mark the iris circle, pupil and the upper and lower lid lines.
Draw the highlight on the pupil and keep that spot white. It makes the eye look wet and glossy.
Block in the iris with a light base color. Use a cool tone if the reference is cool, a warm tone if it is warm.
Layer a contrasting color over the base. Warm and cool colors next to each other make the iris look deeper.
Darken the pupil and the outer edge of the iris with your darkest pencil. Leave the highlight untouched.
Shade the eyelid and skin around the eye with light warm tones. Build slowly with light pressure.
Add the lash line and lashes with a dark pencil. Curve the lashes outward and keep them uneven.
Blend the iris colors with a blending stump or cotton bud. Then add a few sharp detail lines back on top.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your pencil sharp and use light pressure so the paper does not get shiny or muddy.
Do not outline the whole iris in black. A dark ring only on the top edge looks more natural.
Check your work in a mirror to spot a lopsided eye shape.
Questions
Do I need expensive colored pencils?
No. A basic set with a warm and a cool tone is enough to practice layering. Better pencils blend more smoothly but are not required.
What is color theory in simple terms?
It is how colors sit next to each other. Warm and cool colors placed together create contrast and depth, which makes the iris look round.
How long should I practice?
Short sessions of 20 to 30 minutes work well. Draw the same eye a few times to get faster at layering.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
