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How do I draw the eye if it's looking in a certain direction?

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First, decide where your character is looking. This determines how you angle the iris and pupil within the eye. If the subject is looking straight at you, the iris should be centered, with the top and bottom partially covered by the eyelids. If they're looking elsewhere, position the iris and pupil slightly toward the direction they're gazing. Also, consider the light source because light will influence the location of the reflections in the eye. One reflection mark placed discreetly inside the iris or pupil adds depth and draws attention. For example, if light is coming from the left, the reflection must be on the upper left of the eye. Reflections also subtly guide the viewer to understand where the gaze is directed.

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How to I make the eyes more feminine?

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Sometimes adding more eyelashes and making the lines curvier can help to make the eye appear more feminine.

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Can you add your own details such as using regular anime eyes but bigger? Does it still count as chibi?

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It depends which eyes you use. Smaller anime eyes will probably not work, but big and lively anime eyes will still do the job. If you want to use anime eyes on chibis in general, it is recommended to scale them to fit the proportions of the head. It still counts as chibi, but you might get the look you were trying to achieve if you follow these steps.

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What if I only have a pencil?

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That’s OK. A pencil will work just fine.

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