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Follow my simple, detailed steps to draw a realistic eye in pencil. My method is aimed to help even the most complete beginner draw something they once thought was impossible. If you get stuck on the shading part, please refer to my shading tutorials below. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and I'll get back to you as soon as I can :) 🔔 Subscribe for more FREE drawing tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/user/RapidFireArt?sub_confimation=1 ✅ RELATED TUTORIALS How to Shade for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WR-FyUQc6I Shading Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGx4sypoPjY How to Draw a Pair of Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs4fSe-hSIk How to Draw Matching Symmetrical Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ2icsQkdFI How to Draw an Eye from the Side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJsWn1V_Jw ✏️❤️ TOOLS I USED - HB + 4B Mechanical Pencil Lead: https://amzn.to/2EpZx56 - Blending Stump: https://amzn.to/2wcMobn - Kneadable Eraser: https://amzn.to/2M5tVYV - Electric Eraser: https://amzn.to/2JYP2t6 - White Gel Pen: https://amzn.to/2EpcMmU - SmudgeGuard Glove: https://amzn.to/2YLPsr7 - Soft Tissue Paper: https://amzn.to/2JYkjwr - Canson Drawing Paper (If you want smooth drawings, look for paper labelled as "fine tooth" or smooth, but make sure it's thick so you can work it): https://amzn.to/2A5saTx - Ruler 🔥🔥 SKIP TO... Intro - 0:00 Tools: 0:20 Step 1 - Circle: 0:51 Step 2 - Eye Angle: 1:23 Step 3 - Eye Shape: 1:50 Step 4 - Eye Crease: 3:13 Step 5 - Iris: 4:32 Step 6 - Highlight: 5:42 Step 7 - Pupil: 6:48 Step 8 - Iris Detail: 8:35 - Cast Shadow 10:16 Step 9 - Shade Eye: 18:09 - Cast Shadow: 20:46 Step 10 - Skin Details: 21:57 Step 11 - Shade Skin: 22:43 Step 12 - Blending: 28:08 Step 13 - Touch-ups: 29:19 Step 14 - Eyelashes: 30:50 - Shadows: 39:04 - Reflection: 42:25 Step 15 - Make it POP: 43:24 - Darken: 43:56 - Lighten: 47:13 Step 16 - Touch-Ups: 48:23 🧰 MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT Overhead Camcorder for Tutorials (Canon Vixia HF R400): https://amzn.to/33foV8Q Overhead Camcorder Mount: https://amzn.to/2TK76f1 Camera for every other angle (Sony a 5000): https://amzn.to/39Noc1p Portrait Lens: https://amzn.to/2vSijBq Macro (Closeup) Lens: https://amzn.to/2W7jk32 Lights: https://amzn.to/2w1nvmq Light Bulbs: https://amzn.to/2Qbbu4A Microphone: https://amzn.to/2xyv6cB 📢 If you enjoyed this video, help others enjoy it by adding captions in your native language. Thank you! - http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=zqNZ9df0tho&ref=share 👕 RFA STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/rapidfireart DISCLAIMER This content contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase through the link, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps fund free tutorials on the RFA channel and website. Thank you for your support!