What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye

Lesson by

Andrew Joseph Keith

inPortrait Sculpting

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Assignments 14

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What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye

Lesson by

Andrew Joseph Keith

in Portrait Sculpting

316

Assignments 14

Downloads 1

Do another eye study, this time at two times life-size. At this larger scale, it can be easier to see forms more clearly and understand where to add details. If you don't have a lot of clay, don't worry! You can establish and build out forms with newspaper or aluminum foil and masking tape before adding clay.

As you work, check your eye from the front and sides, as well as above and below as shown in this lesson to ensure you're maintaining accuracy.

You can sculpt from your own eye, or by using another reference.

Roger Dial

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1mo

Andrew here is my attempt at the "twice as big eye study" assignment. I used Chavant NSP medium clay. I used my own eye as a reference. I'm including a few photos with different lighting approaches. The photo of my own eye is lit from a low angle so the sculpt photos will be highlighted differently. Please critique. Thank you.

Andrew Joseph Keith

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17d

Hey looking a lot better! It's great to see that you're observing the forms around the eye. If I was going to suggest one thing it might be to soften the transitions between forms. even the areas of the wrinkles around the eyes appear softer in the reference than in the sculpt. The softness will help it feel more realistic. Keep up the great work!

SilverbackCT

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1yr

Scanner also struggled with the eyebrow :D SketchFab 3D model: https //sketchfab.com/3d-models/large-eye-3d-model-00e60442dea94c828b08149ea1abd74d

SilverbackCT

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1yr

Large Eye: Much easier after the first assignment. What worked for the eyebrow on the small one, didn't quite work here.

Andrew Joseph Keith

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1yr

nicely done! it feels like the eye could use more structure in the eye socket. the eyelids and eyeball feel like they are too pronounced compared to the forms of the eye socket. Try sculpting the eye socket without the eyeball and try to capture the likeness of the person in just the eye socket and cheekbone and transition to the nose. Once you can do that then adding the eyeball in is much easier. Keep up the great work! It's great to see all of the work you've been doing!

@mdm206

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2yr

I think it went better this time. The bigger scale and the previous tries made it slightly easier. I'm struggling with the area around the eye the most and the planes of the forehead. Any tips for it? Are the mistakes still flagrant?

Andrew Joseph Keith

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2yr

It is looking good! Yes the area around the eye is tricky for sure. You might consider taking some time to clean up the transitions between forms and soften things (like the planes of the forehead) I think if you devoted a few more hours to this one those issues would start to resolve. Be sure to check your reference from above and below as well as your sculpture for a better idea of the forms.

@giorgi_ghlonti

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2yr

this is my first time sculpting however i do have experience in drawing portraits and anatomy of a skull. i couldnt figure out how to refine the surface better

Andrew Joseph Keith

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2yr

Looking good! consider using a tool or your finger and going over the surface from different directions. Creating a subtle surface takes time and practice so keep up the sculpting! great job!