2.4 Colored Pencil Animal Eye
Objective
Create a vibrant drawing of an animal's eye through the use of gradients and burnishing.
Dragon eye by Zelina
1) Find a reference
Choose and print a photograph of a close-up animal eye.
2) Prepare your paper
Lightly draw a 1/2 inch border and a grid with 2×2 inch squares.
3) Prepare your reference
Draw a 5.5×4 grid on your printed image (the size of the squares depend on the size of your image). You will need to strategically place the grid to center the eye and match the ratio of your paper.
4) Outline the features
Lightly draw the eye and nearby features on your paper using the “grid method” as described in class.
5) Color the base layer
Lightly introduce color pencil to the entire drawing with an “underpainting.”
The more gradients, the better!
6) BurnishÂ
Going from the lightest colors to darkest, use hard pressure and burnishing to complete the drawing. Remember to keep gradients
Novice (50%)
Student does not complete all steps or submits work incorrectly.
Apprentice (80%)
Student completes most steps, misses the use of gradients or burnishing, or shows a weak attention to detail.
Master (100%)
Student completes all steps with a strong attention to detail, gradients, and burnishing.
Grandmaster (Extra Credit)
Student masterfully draws two matching eyes on 12x18 paper.
- Submit a photo of your completed drawing
