Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn how to draw a stunningly realistic eye with a range of pencils, charcoal, and hard pastels in this step-by-step tutorial. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist looking to refine your drawing skills, this video breaks down every detail—from setting up your supplies, to shading and blending techniques, to using brushes and erasers to add depth, values and highlights.
For a those looking to take your drawing to the next level, check out my course:
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱: A Beginner’s Guide to Hyper-Realistic Drawing 👇
luvleeart.com/luvleeart-academy
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀:
*Eye reference photo: luvleeart.com/post/realistic-eye-drawing-tutorial-and-free-reference-photo-download
► Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Paper:
• 9”x12” Size
strathmoreartist.com/draw-bristol/300-series-bristol
► Lyra Grey Tones Set:
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product-tag/monochrome-drawing/
• Carbon Extra Dark H
• Carbon Pencil H
• Carbon Pencil 3B
• Charcoal Pencil H
• Charcoal Pencil 2B
• Charcoal Block 2B
• Graphite Pencil 2H
• Graphite Pencil 6B
• Hard Pastel, Grey 100
• Hard Pastel, Grey 028
• Kneadable Eraser
► Lyra Rembrandt Art Design Graphite Pencil, 2H
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product-tag/monochrome-drawing
► Lyra Graduate Mark All Paint Marker
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product/lyra-graduate-mark-all
• White, 0.7mm
► Princeton Glacier Brushes
princetonbrush.com/glacier-series-4950-princeton-brush-company-brush-4950
• Round Size 16
• Round Size 12 (modified)
• Round Size 8 (modified)
► Princeton Ashley Brushes
princetonbrush.com/ashley-series-5200-princeton-brush-company-brush-5200
• Bright Size 2
• Round Size 6
► Princeton Imperial Brushes
princetonbrush.com/imperial-series-6600-princeton-brush-company-brush-6600
• Round Size 6
• Filbert Size 4
► Fine Tip Eraser
► Electric Eraser
► Glassine paper for hand to prevent smudges
► Clean Dish Sponge
► Blending Stump
Follow me on 👇👇👇
Instagram: instagram.com/luvlee_art
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Learn how to draw a stunningly realistic eye with a range of pencils, charcoal, and hard pastels in this step-by-step tutorial. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist looking to refine your drawing skills, this video breaks down every detail—from setting up your supplies, to shading and blending techniques, to using brushes and erasers to add depth, values and highlights.
For a those looking to take your drawing to the next level, check out my course:
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱: A Beginner’s Guide to Hyper-Realistic Drawing 👇
luvleeart.com/luvleeart-academy
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀:
*Eye reference photo: luvleeart.com/post/realistic-eye-drawing-tutorial-and-free-reference-photo-download
► Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Paper:
• 9”x12” Size
strathmoreartist.com/draw-bristol/300-series-bristol
► Lyra Grey Tones Set:
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product-tag/monochrome-drawing/
• Carbon Extra Dark H
• Carbon Pencil H
• Carbon Pencil 3B
• Charcoal Pencil H
• Charcoal Pencil 2B
• Charcoal Block 2B
• Graphite Pencil 2H
• Graphite Pencil 6B
• Hard Pastel, Grey 100
• Hard Pastel, Grey 028
• Kneadable Eraser
► Lyra Rembrandt Art Design Graphite Pencil, 2H
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product-tag/monochrome-drawing
► Lyra Graduate Mark All Paint Marker
https://www.fila.it/int/en/product/lyra-graduate-mark-all
• White, 0.7mm
► Princeton Glacier Brushes
princetonbrush.com/glacier-series-4950-princeton-brush-company-brush-4950
• Round Size 16
• Round Size 12 (modified)
• Round Size 8 (modified)
► Princeton Ashley Brushes
princetonbrush.com/ashley-series-5200-princeton-brush-company-brush-5200
• Bright Size 2
• Round Size 6
► Princeton Imperial Brushes
princetonbrush.com/imperial-series-6600-princeton-brush-company-brush-6600
• Round Size 6
• Filbert Size 4
► Fine Tip Eraser
► Electric Eraser
► Glassine paper for hand to prevent smudges
► Clean Dish Sponge
► Blending Stump
Follow me on 👇👇👇
Instagram: instagram.com/luvlee_art
TikTok: tiktok.com/@luvleeart
Facebook: facebook.com/luvleeart
