Eye Variations

Here are some examples of different eye shapes and angles and how they can affect the expression of the portrait. It’s fun and a great exercise to do a study of one feature, like the eye, and practice drawing it in different perspectives. You can use these studies for future reference material.

Right Eye Looking Up

Left Eye, Three-Quarter View

Right Eye, Three-Quarter View

Calm Eye, Front View

Startled Eye

Eyeball, Side View