A Look at Eyes
Eyes are said to be the windows to the soul. Curses are cast through the use of an “evil eye.” “Look into my eyes” is a common phrase used by hypnotists. With all the importance placed on eyes, it's a good idea to put extra effort into drawing them well. You'll find that it's usually the first thing that people will point out in a faulty drawing.
When drawing eyes, keep the following in mind:
The eye does not have a symmetrical shape.
The eyebrow is hardly ever very close to the eye.
Eyelashes are better drawn as a mass — especially lower lashes.
The iris is partially covered by the upper eyelid.
The pupil should be in the middle of the iris.
The iris and pupil should be round — not oval.
Remember, the eye is set into the skull and the eyelids and eyebrows jut out. That's going to create some important shadows to be aware of. This becomes very important in drawing an eye from the side. Notice the iris and pupil from this angle are flattened into a very oblong oval. Finally, realize that the iris is not perpendicular from the ground — it tilts up slightly.
