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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #149

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Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Nov-21-02, 04:46 PM ()

"Eyes"

Eyes.... they are my biggest challenge, I've been studying JD's book and also looked at Lee Hammond's book but, I'm still not very happy with what I'm drawing....I'm obviously missing something, I'm doing everything step by step, but they look dirty/cloudy they don't look real!

Would anyone like to share any tips on how they draw them

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darrin365
Member since Nov-21-02
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Nov-21-02, 06:52 PM ()

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1. "RE: Eyes"

Bella,

It's probably hard for anyone to advise without actually being able to see what you've drawn.
My problem is that the eyes I draw just aren't exactly the same shape. However, when I study eyes done by professional artists, they aren't generally exactly symmetrical either. Neither are people and I probably just need to learn that.

absolute

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Nov-21-02, 07:06 PM ()

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2. "RE: Eyes"

i agree 100% darrin....especially on photos,it seems like even from even 3 feet away the distortion begins,and changes everything,you cant see strands of hair anymore,...eyelashes turn in to tiny shapes etc,...thats why for me...the farther away something is ,the easier it is to draw,but it doesnt look as good as a close up.

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Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Nov-21-02, 07:56 PM ()

3. "RE: Eyes"

Thanks for the replies, darrin and absoule.
My problem isn't the shape of the eye
It's the eye ball it self!.
I'll post as soon as can, I'll be getting my new scanner soon.

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Marc Forest

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Nov-21-02, 11:27 PM ()

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4. "RE: Eyes"

Hey Bella.
I think if you focus on the fact that your drawing a ball with some skin layed over it, this will help. The eye ball need to be shaded and the lid cast a shadow onto the eye, and then there's the real bright highlight that really creates shape. But before we can really tackle the problem we need to see where your at. Post one of those little puppies! OK?

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Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Nov-22-02, 10:46 AM ()

5. "RE: Eyes"

Hey Marc,
That's a great way of looking at it!
I have been trying so hard to make the eyes look like eyes that I've got myself all worked up over every little detail.
A different way of thinking is probably all I need to get it right!.
I will post, I can't wait to post! as a matter of fact, I'm getting really annoyed over the fact that I can't right now.

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