[TCA-T2] AVI3M, Visu ...

• White paper- thick enough for paint
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Paint supplies with 3 primary colors (R,Y,B or explore C,Y,M) Acrylic or tempera is recommended.
• A circle template may be used to trace the iris, as seen here:

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Step 1 

Drawing circle:

Use pencil to very lightly draw/ trace a circle. This will become the iris of the eye

Make a tiny dot in the middle of the circle. Then, very lightly draw a horizontal line through the middle with a ruler.

Draw a vertical line through the midpoint to make four equal quadrants.

In the top left quadrant, make small marks to divide it into 3 equal sections.

Draw lines that go through the midpoint to the edge of the bottom right quadrant.

In the top right quadrant, make small marks to divide it into 3 equal sections.

Draw lines that go through the midpoint to the edge of the bottom left quadrant.

At this point, you will have divided the circle into 12 equal sections.

Step 2

Drawing eye details

Trace/draw a circle in the middle of the iris for the pupil.

Draw a highlight on the eye to give it that reflective look. Get creative with how you shape the highlight.

Draw a curving contour line for the bottom eye lid.

Add a detail line to define the tear duct.

Follow the curve of the upper and bottom eye lid to add another curving line.

Fill the pupil black and erase out the pencil lines on the part of the iris that is covered by the upper eye lid.

step 3

Start painting:

Paint the 3 primary colors.

For each secondary color, mix the primary colors to the left and right. For example…

Orange = yellow + red

Green = yellow + blue

Purple = blue + red

TIPS: Wash out your brush thoroughly when mixing colors. Always add the darker color SLOWLY into the lighter color. Keep in mind that colors often dry a bit darker!

Mix the tertiary colors. Strive for accurate color transitions and correct analogous colors.

Once the paint is finalized and dry, outline the iris sections with a tool of your choice. India ink is recommended as it creates very opaque, flowing black lines!

Create a shadow on the corners of the eye and underneath the upper eye lid. This shadow will also be cast onto the iris.

If using India ink, paint clear water onto this area and add a bit of India ink. It will spread into the areas with water to create a neat gradient effect!

Add shading around the eye.

Add eyelashes! The side opposite the tear duct will have the most layered lashes. Note the direction and contour of the eyelashes.