21-Draw-Illustrators-Guidebook-vol-2-ebook-(2021)

HOW TO STYLE EYES
We have reviewed how to
draw the specific elements
that make up detailed
eyes and how to break
them down into simple
elements. Now you get to do
something very cool—make
fun eye styles!
Here are some examples
of how you can make cute,
sexy, evil, and super stylized
eyes just by playing around
with different elements.
Larger eyes and highlights
make characters look
younger and cuter
Thicker eyelashes and
larger eyelids give a
sensual sexy look
PRO TIP FOR EYES:
Make a goal to
create a generic set
of eyes that you can
easily draw. They
should be eyes that
you can place into
any design you make.
Whether for a human,
an animal, or object,
creating a generic
eye design is a great
tool to have at your
disposal.
Adding little distress lines
causes someone to look
disturbed or angry
Create your own style
using fun shapes with
silly or weird highlights
Making the upper line of an eye thicker
gives the impression of gorgeous eyelashes
without the need to draw a lot of lines.
Eyelids can also express a lot of
personality. Include variations in
eye designs to avoid “same face
syndrome” where all characters
look the same.
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