Drawing Of An Eye Crying Step By Step

Okay, Let's Draw a Crying Eye!

Ever wanted to capture that perfect moment of dramatic emotion? You know, that single, glistening tear trickling down a cheek? Well, grab a pencil and some paper, because we're diving into the surprisingly fun world of drawing a crying eye!

Step 1: The Basic Eye Shape (Don't Overthink It!)

First, sketch an almond shape. Seriously, just think of an almond. It doesn’t have to be perfect; real eyes rarely are, unless you are super model.

Add a slightly curved line above it for the eyelid crease. You can make it more dramatic or subtle, depending on how much this eye is really feeling!

Step 2: The Iris and Pupil (Black Holes of Emotion!)

Inside your almond, draw a circle for the iris. Don't forget to leave a little sliver of white peeking out under the top eyelid. This is what gives it that "alive" look!

In the middle of the iris, put a smaller, dark circle for the pupil. This is where all the light (and the feels) go!

Step 3: Adding the Eyelashes (Fluttering Factories of Tears!)

Time for eyelashes! They should curve outwards from the eyelids. Think of tiny, elegant brushstrokes. They don't need to be perfectly uniform – a few stray lashes add character.

Lower lashes are generally shorter and sparser. So don't go overboard here, or it'll look like the eye's wearing mascara that's melting down.

Step 4: The Tear (The Star of the Show!)

Now for the main event: the tear! Start it at the inner corner of the eye. Let it flow down the cheek in a curvy, slightly irregular line.

Think of it like a tiny, watery comma emphasizing the drama of the situation. You can draw one tear or a whole stream of them, depending on the level of emotional meltdown we're aiming for!

Step 5: Adding Dimension (Making It Pop!)

Time to add some depth! Use a darker pencil to shade under the upper eyelid. This makes the eye look more recessed and realistic.

You can also add some subtle shading around the tear and on the cheek. This helps ground it in the image. Imagine Michelangelo doing this, but with feelings.

Step 6: Highlights (Glimmers of Hope… or Sadness!)

Erase tiny spots of white in the iris to create highlights. This makes the eye look wet and alive. Think of it as tiny reflections of the soul.

You can also add a tiny highlight on the tear itself to give it a glistening quality. It is this little detail that elevates your drawing.

Step 7: Refining and Detailing (The Devil's in the Details… and the Tears!)

Erase any stray lines and refine the overall shape. Take a step back and see what you like and what you want to change.

Maybe add some redness to the lower eyelid to emphasize the crying. Little touches like that can make a big difference!

Congratulations! You've Drawn a Crying Eye!

See? It wasn't so bad, was it? Now you can capture all those dramatic, heartfelt moments (or just draw a really sad onion).

Keep practicing and experimenting with different styles. Who knows, maybe you'll become the next Picasso of poignant eye portraits!

Remember, drawing is all about having fun and expressing yourself. So go forth and create some beautifully sad (or hilariously over-the-top) crying eyes!