How to Draw an Eye – Easy Step by Step Drawing
Let’s Draw an Eye Together!
Today, we’re going to learn how to draw an eye in just a few easy steps. This eye drawing tutorial is super simple perfect for kids or anyone who wants to draw a cool cartoon-style eye.
Whether you’re just starting out or love doodling for fun, this step-by-step guide will help you draw a bright, expressive eye that really pops off the page.
In just 6 easy steps, you’ll learn how to draw a simple cartoon eye with lashes and sparkle. It’s fun, quick, and great for beginners. You can even grab our free printable at the end to draw along anytime.
What You’ll Need
- Paper
- Pencil or marker
- Printable step-by-step guide (grab it at the end!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Draw the Eye Shape
Start by drawing a big sideways oval. This will be the main outline of your eye kind of like a football or an almond.
Step 2: Add the Inner Corner
Draw a small curved bump on the left side of your oval. This shows the tear duct, which is the inner corner of the eye.
Step 3: Outline the Eyelids
Draw a line along the top and bottom edges of the oval to shape the eyelids. These lines follow the curve of the eye and give it a more realistic look.
Step 4: Sketch the Eyelashes
Add a few small flicks along the upper eyelid for eyelashes. You can curve them a little for a natural look.
Step 5: Draw the Iris
Inside the eye, draw a large circle that almost touches the top and bottom of the eyelid. This is the iris the colored part of the eye.
Step 6: Add the Pupil
Draw a smaller black circle inside the iris. This is the pupil, which helps us see light. Leave a little white circle inside the pupil to make the eye look shiny.
Step 7: Add More Eyelashes
Now add more detailed lashes on the top and a few on the bottom. You can make them longer or thicker if you want a dramatic eye.
Step 8: Add Eyebrow and Eyelid Fold
Above the eye, draw a soft curved line for the eyebrow. Then add a curved crease above the eyelid to show the eyelid fold.
Step 9: Shade and Detail
Add some shading inside the iris to make the eye pop. You can use short lines or gentle shading to create depth. Darken the lashes and outlines for the final polished look.
Time to Color
Grab your crayons or markers and have fun. Color the iris any shade you want blue, green, brown, purple, even rainbow. Add pink cheeks, sparkles, or fun decorations around the eye too. It’s your drawing.
Get Your Free Printable
Want to practice this again later? Grab your free eye drawing printable below and keep the fun going. It’s perfect for printing out, tracing, or taking on the go.
How to Draw an Eye for Kids
Step 1: Draw the Eye Shape
Start by drawing a wide oval in the center of your paper. This will be the basic outline of the eye. Make it sideways like a lemon or football shape, it’s okay if it’s not perfect.
Step 2: Add the Iris
Inside the oval, draw a large circle that fills most of the space. This is the colored part of the eye. Make sure it’s centered.
Step 3: Draw the Pupil
Now draw a smaller black circle in the middle of the iris. This is the pupil. If you want your eye to look shiny and cute, leave a little white circle inside the pupil for the light reflection.
Step 4: Outline the Eyelid
Draw a curved line above the eye to make the top eyelid. You can also draw a little curved line below for the bottom lid. This adds more expression.
Step 5: Add Eyelashes
Now let’s give your eye some style. Draw 2 or 3 short curved lines on the top edge of the eye for eyelashes. You can add some at the bottom too if you like.
Step 6: Final Details
Add a few extra lines around the iris or pupil if you want to give it more depth. You can also lightly trace over the eye again to make your final outline bolder.
Gallery Time: Share Your Eye Drawing
We’d love to see your awesome eye drawing. Ask a parent or teacher to tag @drawtwist on social media or email it to us to be featured in our Artist Gallery.
Your artwork could inspire other young artists around the world so don’t be shy, share your masterpiece.
Eye Fun Facts
- Did you know your eyes blink about 20 times every minute? That’s over 1,000 times an hour.
- The colored part of your eye is called the iris, and it can be brown, blue, green even gray or hazel!
- Owls have amazing eyes they can’t move them, but they can turn their heads almost all the way around!
- Your pupils get bigger in the dark to help you see better, kind of like natural night vision.
- Some people are born with two different colored eyes, this is called heterochromia. So cool.
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