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Description First, sorry for any misspellings. Second, I have MOVED my non-anthro art to a new account: . Still using this one for my anthro art.

Not many people enjoy doing real-looking non-animeish eyes these days, I think that's sad... figured I would make this, especially since most eye tutorials are animeish anyways. This is my attempt at a realistic eye. There are many different colors and shapes of course, and ways to give an eye expression. This is just the basics though. First tutorial I ever made, I hesitated to make it cos I really don't have much knowledge about Photoshop. You'll find this to be very simple, of course you don't have to use my technique, actually you can probably do much better! I only use the set PS brushes and I never use layers, but you can change it and do it however you like. Hopefully this will inspire you anyways!!

Wow, I can't believe how popular this is By far the most viewed/faved thing in my whole gallery! XD I'm glad people are getting such use out of it, and please, don't forget to link me to your art done using this technique! You don't have to but I'd LOVE to see it!
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Comments: 201

Astro8Dog [2016-12-29 17:13:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Phoenix-FireMage [2014-11-14 23:48:33 +0000 UTC]

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Thank you so much for making this tutorial! It really really helped!

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Cammyjay [2013-11-14 21:17:40 +0000 UTC]

absolutely incredible. I dont know when, but i will definitely be giving this a go. I agree that there are many many animeish eye tutorials out there. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it refreshing to see something different and something that has such a level of detail to it. This was very informative. Thank you.

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Aa-Nakhtu [2013-09-28 12:09:13 +0000 UTC]

This is definitely helpful, and I will definitely be giving this a-go. :3

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Gargartha [2013-09-06 20:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Hi!
I've shared your tutorial (and credited you) on my website and within my publication. Here are the links:

anikeartofficial.wix.com/art-o…

anikeartofficial.wix.com/art-o…

Thanks for the wonderful work you share!

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enellopee [2013-07-24 20:35:12 +0000 UTC]

I'll try this !

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sanjouin-dacapo [2013-03-29 02:21:31 +0000 UTC]

I love this eye tutorial! You're very talented and skilled!

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Mojo-Smileyface [2013-01-16 09:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this, it looks really helpful! I will surely use it and link you to my artwork!!! Realistic eyes for me is very hard, and so it is great to see a really great tutorial for us artists who may be baffled about how to create realistic features!!

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DeirdreMariePowell [2012-10-20 19:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant . Thanks.

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Celestial-winds [2012-05-12 23:41:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for this awesome tutorial :3

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Archangel-Urza [2012-01-11 06:53:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks, very nice work

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ciasio [2011-12-08 18:42:15 +0000 UTC]

What program you use?

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NepinRith [2011-10-22 17:53:17 +0000 UTC]

beautiful tutorial

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Pazazico [2011-09-03 19:10:21 +0000 UTC]

Going to try at this

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GhostMotus [2011-08-09 19:41:42 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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ArcherMoonlight [2011-07-31 21:04:07 +0000 UTC]

wow

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swankie [2011-03-28 11:52:09 +0000 UTC]

This was so helpful (although i think i did my eye's wrong HAHA gotta practice) thank you for posting this im learning to do realism by myself so i can do a self art piece for college (just got enrolled actually they need a self art peice XD)

again thank you!

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XcoolnspicyX428 [2011-03-01 01:51:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks that was very helpful! i am just a beginner so i need to practice more ><

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Meleni [2011-02-26 19:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I searched 'eye tutorial' here on d.A and was hit by a million of those big bug anime eyes tutorials, I was going to give up till I found yours, thank you so much! <3

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MariColl [2010-12-28 18:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

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Drachenschwinge [2010-12-07 17:50:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, thank you!

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hino-kahoko101 [2010-12-05 20:31:15 +0000 UTC]

i like it

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Ravenwolfslayer [2010-11-14 19:17:50 +0000 UTC]

OOO awesome tut, thanks so much.

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TemptingFates [2010-11-09 17:04:11 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I'll have to try it sometime.

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XxMidyBluexX [2010-10-10 15:16:15 +0000 UTC]

I like doing realistic art it's fun but i don't do it as often as anime art. I think more anime artists should try to delve into realistic art too it's better to be well rounded expecially if you go into art as a career.

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Dementedsnake [2010-09-23 05:57:25 +0000 UTC]

It's way too saturated to be realistic, but it's stunning nonetheless.

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kenmoniana [2010-09-02 06:36:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. It really helped me sum everything down. Made it easier to create eyes <3

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DaSpartan [2010-07-05 17:47:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love you. I've been looking forever for a good iris tutorial.

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xLiquid-DnB [2010-04-30 18:07:47 +0000 UTC]

Love the detail in the art and in the wording. I don't have a tablet yet but will get one soon.

nice job

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khymy13 [2010-03-06 14:21:14 +0000 UTC]

im having trouble with drawing all my lashes. please help me

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Euxiom [2010-01-26 02:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Woo, thank you for this. I don't really use Photoshop for my art, but it'll probably help me out!

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AyamePasse [2010-01-14 22:50:26 +0000 UTC]

"Not many people enjoy doing real-looking non-animeish eyes these days, I think that's sad... figured I would make this, especially since most eye tutorials are animeish anyways."

THANK YOU!!! I shall treasure this... well, this treasure, for as long as I attempt digital painting!

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3TwiliMoon-EcliDawn [2009-11-21 21:06:25 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautifully done!
It helps so much!
You should do a tutorial on how to do a realistic eye in a side profile.
That'd be awesome xD.

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Eiensama [2009-11-14 15:52:50 +0000 UTC]

Though your drawing style and drawings just in general don't exactly suit my style, I'd have to say that this is one great tutorial. That eye looks so beautiful... Among all those eye tutorials that I have seen so far this one stands out the most in my memories. I could keep faving it all over and over again... It's such a lovely eye...

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SugarPlumPumpkin [2009-10-20 05:11:39 +0000 UTC]

zomg!
them eyes are gorgeous.

would this work if a sketch was scanned into photoshop and follow the other techniques in the tutorial? ( i absolutly hate doing outlines on photoshop )

and yeah. im getting sick of anime/manga on here. its not even a great art form if you look deeper into it. *anime disliker here lol*

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zymurgea [2009-10-08 11:35:47 +0000 UTC]

Stunning tutorial... some stuff to definitely keep in mind.

Thank you for sharing this!

zym

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TheCrownOfJules [2009-10-05 03:51:53 +0000 UTC]

A truly well-thought out and created piece of instructional art. I thank you for taking the time to do this so well!

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divatotal [2009-09-22 17:00:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tutorial!!!

I just took it as a reference for my new proyect!!

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iROCKthouSUCK [2009-08-31 05:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Wooow! Thanks for making this!!!!!!

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Just-plain-weird [2009-08-30 01:13:17 +0000 UTC]

It sucks when you can do realistic eyes... but nothing else... it looks weird D=

cool tut though! XD

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Mymorbidfairytale [2009-08-23 23:17:34 +0000 UTC]

this is very helpful
also, i agree with your comment
people should make more realistic eyes they are much more impressive

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vanipy05 [2009-06-05 11:40:24 +0000 UTC]

wow thanks!

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Cameron226 [2009-06-04 07:00:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nice tutorial thank you.

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hyenacub [2009-06-02 10:20:12 +0000 UTC]

I love doing realistic eyes...the ability to do so, however, is another thing entirely! LOL This is a very helpful tutorial...awesome stuff!

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Nyoko-Shizu [2009-05-04 01:18:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Tutorial!

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08rives [2009-05-03 05:40:15 +0000 UTC]

Id also like to thank you for making this tutorial! :] I plan on putting this into action asap!!

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Werepuppy26 [2009-04-04 04:56:21 +0000 UTC]

that is sooooooooooo real!

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moonx123 [2009-03-24 04:45:47 +0000 UTC]

thanks! this may come in handy when i start digital!

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Thagirion [2009-03-16 21:05:29 +0000 UTC]

I'm stuck at step 4.2
You didn't explain technique. What kind of brush do I use? Fuzzy or hard? And will it matter after it's blured? I might not have the skill for that step yet. My 4.1 looks very nice but once I try to put in radial lines they aren't straight and looks like a kid drew on it. What can I do about this?

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A-L-i-E-Nxx [2009-03-02 07:05:33 +0000 UTC]

im into realistice eyes!
its all im good att.
not as good as that though!
& im not even drawing in on photoshop. i just do it free hand!
i alwats ahev trouble with the eyelashes, especially the ones at the front
they do this curve, which makes them look smaller, and then i have then rlly thick & none in otehr directions..
and the light spots!
it looks amazing there!

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