Where can I learn how to shape and draw eyes for anime characters?
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I learned by watching lots of anime and reading lots of manga and then copying them on a new piece of paper. I don't mean tracing. Just find an eye that looks interesting to you and see if you can replicate it line by line.
A few things to keep in mind:
Anime irises are much larger than realistic irises.
Large eyes usually denote innocence or children; smaller or narrower eyes are used for adults and mature characters.
Tiny irises indicate intensity and focus, and are often used for bad guys.
If you don't draw pupils, the character will have a blank expression.
Here are some great, simple tutorials that should help you get started:
http://mew-ninjin.deviantart.com/art/Anime-Eye-Tutorial-121474417
http://mayshing.deviantart.com/art/Anime-art-lesson-eye-list-1-1475717
http://dusk-wolf.deviantart.com/art/Eye-Tutorial-49937660
http://derandar.deviantart.com/art/Eye-Tutorial-D-62328714
The last two have some nice step-by-step instructions that should help break it down for you. Experiment and have fun!
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