how to draw eyes

eye details: sharp edges

eye details: round

the shape of eyes have a huge impact on the face expression. This means, that small differences can change a lot.

wide open eyes make the person look more alert, while more narrow eyes make the person look more relaxed.

the pupils:
i kept these quite simple – just adding a small reflection above the iris and giving the outer lines of the pupils some shading.

watch this video by RapidFireArt for more detailed instructions