Materials
Use a pencil, eraser and unruled paper, or a pressure-sensitive digital brush. Keep early marks light.
- HB pencil or light digital brush
- Eraser
- Optional ruler for alignment
Construction
Start with the eye socket direction, place upper and lower lid arcs, then add the iris as a form partly covered by the lids. The pupil, highlight and lash weight come last.
Common mistakes
Avoid placing two isolated symbols on the face. Let both eyes share a perspective line, but introduce small natural differences in lid height and expression.