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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Chibi Eye PDF download Download Article Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 46,741 times.

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Drawing the Eyes

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 1 Draw an oval. Usually, this oval is a bit taller than it is wide. You can change this; just remember that a chibi eye is large and round!
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 2 Draw the eyelids. Draw a thick curve on top of the oval that curves outwards to one side. The outside edge should hang out from the oval; this leaves room for the sclera. For the bottom eyelid, just add a thin curved line on the bottom of the oval.
    • Chibi eyes are exaggerated, so make the top eyelid curve outwards significantly.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 3 Fill the oval with black. Colour and highlights will be added later; it's easier to do the black now than try to colour in crevices later.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 4 Add a colourful "C". Look at the photo; a thick coloured "C" seems to be on its side. This should be at the bottom of your oval and surrounded with black. A bright colour is best.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 5 Shade the C. Pick a slightly darker shade, and colour the bottom of the C with this. This is an easy way to add depth and light perception.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 6 Add small line details in the C. Use black or a different, darker colour, add small lines inside the coloured C. Although this step is optional, it will add the pupil to the eyes which will make it look more human.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 7 Add white highlights. Depending on where your light source is, use white to add lines and little specks of light to the whole eye. For added authenticity, the highlights should be in both the black and the coloured area.
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 8 Add eyebrows and small details. Usually, chibi eyebrows are just thin curved lines. Small curved spikes on the upper eyelid can be eyelashes.
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Placing the Eyes

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  1. Step 1 Draw two lines that looks like a cross on the face of the chibi. 1 Draw two lines that looks like a cross on the face of the chibi. The cross will not only help you place the eyes, but it will also help you place other facial features in the correct spot as well.[1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Draw a Chibi Eye 2 Place the eyes on the horizontal line on the spots that the circles were placed. Even though there are two lines below the cross in the image, you don't need to draw them. To place the eyes, all you need to do is to draw your eyes above the horizontal line.[2]
  3. Step 3 Enjoy drawing your chibis! 3 Enjoy drawing your chibis!
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  • Question How do I draw the eye if it's looking in a certain direction? Mark Weiser Mark Weiser Artist Mark Weiser is an Artist and Gallery Manager for DKW Art Gallery based in Marion, Iowa. He and his wife Deb manage the gallery, which boasts a variety of art, including paintings, ceramics, and photography. The gallery also provides art classes for the community, hosts shows, and runs events that build awareness of regional artists of all ages. Mark has also owned and operated art galleries in Florida and Georgia. He creates carved slate and wood pieces inspired by Irish and Celtic art, featuring the Gaelic language done in the ancient Ogham alphabet. Some of Mark's previous clients include CNN, Pinnacle Bank, and Collins Aerospace. He received a BS in Business Administration with minors in Education and Psychology from Emporia State University. Mark Weiser Mark Weiser Artist Expert Answer 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. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1
  • Question How to I make the eyes more feminine? Community Answer Community Answer Sometimes adding more eyelashes and making the lines curvier can help to make the eye appear more feminine. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 21 Helpful 30
  • Question Can you add your own details such as using regular anime eyes but bigger? Does it still count as chibi? Lemonsters Lemonsters Top Answerer 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. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 19
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Tips

  • Try out your own style. Sometimes you will appreciate your method more than how others seem to do it. Thanks Helpful 15 Not Helpful 2
  • To make the chibi more beautiful, make sure your eyes are symmetrical. Thanks Helpful 14 Not Helpful 3
  • You can also use a shading stick to make the strokes a little neater. Thanks Helpful 10 Not Helpful 2
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Warnings

  • Always be aware of how hard you press. If you press too hard and you erase it, you will leave an unwanted mark on the paper. Thanks Helpful 11 Not Helpful 3
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Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Eraser
  • Print paper

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References

  1. ↑ Mark Weiser. Artist. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Mark Weiser. Artist. Expert Interview

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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 46,741 times. 161 votes - 16% Co-authors: 20 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 46,741 Categories: Drawing Styles | Drawing Eyes Article SummaryX

To draw a chibi eye, start by drawing a large, round iris with a small black pupil in the center. Next, draw the eyelids by adding a thick line on top of the eye that curves outward and a thin curved line on the bottom. Finally, add white highlights over the iris and pupil so it looks like light is reflecting off of the eye. To learn how to place the eyes on the face, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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