How to Draw ANIME EYES: Female and Male in Pencil - Drawing Tutorial (step by step)

For all the anime art nerds out there -- we've made a step by step tutorial on how to draw both female and male anime eyes! Suitable for beginners, this detailed drawing tutorial covers tip on how to draw anime eye shapes, eye lids, realistic eyelashes, shiny pupils, eye reflections, anime eye proportions, and more. So grab a pencil, eraser, and sheet of paper, and let's get started!

Timestamps:
0:17 - FEMALE anime eye - drawing tutorial (part 1)
1:30 - how to draw realistic looking eyelashes (upper)
3:37 - how to draw realistic looking eyelids
5:06 - how to draw bottom eyelashes in anime
5:38 - how to shade in the pupil with reflections
6:18 - how to shade in the iris using a gradient effect
7:00 - how to draw the lower eyelid
7:29 - how to add depth by shading the eyeball
7:53 - MALE anime eye - drawing tutorial (part 2)
8:45 - how to draw the pupil in male anime eyes
9:17 - how do you draw eyelashes in male anime eyes?
9:49 - how to draw reflections in the eye
10:21 - how to shade in the pupil with reflections
10:34 - how to shade in the iris so it looks shiny
11:28 - how to add depth by shading the eyeball
12:00 - why male anime eyes don't usually have eyelashes
12:14 - how different eyelids show different expressions
12:50 - conclusion

🖤 How to Draw Female Anime Eyes in Pencil

🖤 How to Draw Male Anime Eyes in Pencil

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[wingedcanvas]

🤓✍️Just stepping foot in the world of anime?

[b__khushilina]

I was really bad when it comes to drawing the eyes this video was REALLY HELPFUL thank youu <3

[zainabfahimfahim]

wow! it's beautiful plus u are so underrated

[yousufal-rashidguro]

thank god




you saved me from a bad drawing

[errollewin]

Thank you so much I've been waiting for this for years

[jeselglumalid]

this video is actually help me thank u so much, and im kinda good at drawing too u know. thanks;]

[zomeister]

I had art homework that I had to do, and it was an anime drawing, and this helped raise my grade from a 33 (from missing assignments) to a 66. :D

[babytabassum]

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[The_Asteroid_]

Thank you so much. I had already drawn an Anime. But, not the eyes

[dianatrsl]

This is so helpful! Now, my only problem is how to draw the other eye.

[animetowatch]

try to make a website about drawing anime

[fishsalter]

I'll try to learn how to draw for real from today...

Coming back in some years later!

[collectionaaj]

I think mine is good even it is a little bit FAT🗿

[Tatianna]

Have you ever done a anime character in real life?

[duskygloom]

'think bakugo'... *goosebumps*

[raniaaidley]

before this vid i couldn't draw eyes