Drawing a Realistic Eye: Basic Structure and Shading Techniques

This video tutorial teaches how to draw a realistic eye. It begins with an introduction to the necessary art supplies, including various pencils and erasers. The instructor then guides viewers through drawing the basic structure of an eye using circles and lines. The tutorial covers forming the eye shape, drawing the iris and pupil, and adding light reflections. Shading techniques are demonstrated to enhance realism, focusing on using different pencil grades and blending tools. The session concludes with a preview of the next lesson, which will add more details to the eye drawing.

Which of the following is NOT listed as an art supply needed for drawing a realistic eye?

• Needle eraser

• Mono 0 eraser

• Watercolor paints

• Blending tools

What is the first step in drawing the basic structure of an eye?

• Drawing the reflection blocks

• Shading the iris

• Drawing a circle for the eye socket

• Drawing the pupil

How is the circle for the eye socket divided?

• Into three equal parts

• Into five equal parts

• Into four equal parts

• Into two equal parts

What determines the size of the pupil in the drawing?

• The type of pencil used

• The intensity of the light

• The shape of the eye

• The size of the iris

What are the blocks in the eyes a reflection of?

• The shading technique

• The iris

• The pupil

• The light falling on the iris

Which pencil is recommended for the first layer of shading?

• 10B pencil

• 2B pencil

• 4B pencil

• 6B pencil

Why is the 10B pencil used for shading the pupil?

• It is the lightest pencil available

• It is the easiest to blend

• It is the most precise pencil

• It is the darkest pencil available

What should be done after applying the second layer of shading on the iris?

• Draw the lower lash line

• Draw the reflection blocks

• Blend the shade starting with the darkest value

• Erase all extra lines

What is the purpose of using a dry brush on the white of the eye?

• To blend the pupil

• To create a darker value

• To add more detail

• To make it appear whiter

What is the final step mentioned in the session?

• Adding details to the iris

• Creating a tear duct

• Drawing the lower lash line

• Shading the pupil