Note that when viewed from an angle, the pupil sits in the plane of the iris, and being in perspective is oval rather than circular.
How to Draw Eyes
By Helen South, About.com Guide
When you learn to draw eyes, it is useful to think about the anatomy of the eye. Watch a friend's eyes as they look from side to side. You can see that the eyeball is not a perfect sphere. The cornea bulges out in front of the iris (the colored part), so that the while the iris looks flat, reflections from the front of the eye show a curved surface.
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- Observe the Eye in Detail
- The Shape of the Eyes
- Observing Expression
- Placement of the Eyes
- Drawing Eyes in Portraiture
- How to Draw Eyes - Tips
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