How do you draw eyes that are realistic and believable?

Learn how in the Eye Drawing Tutorials and Videos below!

If you've ever attempted a portrait drawing, you've likely asked yourself, "How do you draw eyes that are realistic, expressive, and actually look like the person I'm drawing?"


You're in the right place! On this page, you'll find:

  • Step by step eye drawing tutorials
  • Eye drawing videos
  • Eye reference photos
  • Eye drawing infographics, and more!


Start here: Free Draw Better Eyes Toolkit

Fix the most common mistakes making your eye drawings look flat and unrealistic with 6 short video lessons and the Eye Drawing Rescue ChecklistGet the Toolkit here!


Draw Better Eyes Toolkit


Next, explore the tutorials below!

Or, if you're ready to transform your eye drawings and consistently drawing beautiful, realistic eyes - I invite you to join my complete, step-by-step Eye Drawing Intensive.




How do you draw eyes?

Eye Drawing Tutorials and Videos

How to draw realistic eyes

How to Draw Realistic Eyes:
Step by Step Tutorial

In this tutorial, learn the step by step the process of drawing a realistic eye, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to draw this compelling subject matter convincingly!

Don't miss the downloadable infographic and eye reference photo in this tutorial!

How to draw realistic eyebrows

How to Draw Eyebrows:
Step by Step Tutorial

Eyebrows come in all shapes and sizes. Fortunately, there are a few simple guidelines we can follow to learn how to draw eyebrows convincingly and realistically!

Don't miss the downloadable infographic and eye reference photo in this tutorial!

How to draw eyelashes step by step tutorial

How to Draw Eyelashes:
Step by Step Tutorial

In this video tutorial, we cover 3 keys to know about eyelashes to draw them convincingly, and I'll take you through a step by step eyelash drawing tutorial so that you can learn the process of drawing beautiful, realistic eyelashes.

8 tips for drawing more realistic eyelashes

8 Best Tips for Drawing More Realistic Eyelashes

Eyelashes can be the 'icing on the cake' of an eye drawing - or the detail that ruins your eye drawing completely! In this video we'll cover 8 tips for drawing eyelashes that are realistic and believable.

Download a Checklist here!


Common Eye Drawing Mistakes Video Series

Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes - Part 1

Part 1: Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes (and how to avoid them!) Video Series

Learn to avoid the most common eye drawing mistakes in this 3-part video series!

If you have ever thought, "all my eye drawings look the same," then you're probably making Mistake #1.

Download a PDF Guide here!

Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes - Part 2

Part 2: Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes (and how to avoid them!) Video Series

Eye drawing Mistake #3 isn't just prevalent in eye drawings .. it's one of the most common shading-related mistakes I see, as well! And Mistake #4 just might change how you view the whites of the eyes forever.

Most common eye drawing mistakes Part 3 Video

Part 3: Most Common Eye Drawing Mistakes (and how to avoid them!) Video Series

In this video: Mistake #5 - Eyelashes and eyebrows are the 'icing on the cake' in an eye drawing ... unless you make this common mistake!

Mistake #6: If your eye drawings are lacking depth and dimension, you might be making this mistake. Don't worry, we'll fix it!




Eye Drawing Intensive


Ready to transform your eye drawings? Learn to consistently draw stunning, realistic eyes that add emotion to your portraits, in the Eye Drawing Intensive:

Student eye drawing progress from the Eye Drawing Intensive at The Drawing Source
Learn to shade realistic eyes in the Eye Drawing Intensive




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