How To Draw A Dragon Eye - Step By Step Guide

Dragons are mythical, legendary creatures, usually depicted with a long, snake-like body, wings like a bat, and the ability to breathe fire. The word "dragon" comes from the Greek word Drakon, which means "great serpent" . Some dragons are depicted as vicious monsters, while others are friendly and even helpful to human companions.

Myths about dragons originated independently in different parts of the world. In the Middle East they were derived from the existence of large poisonous snakes. In Egypt and elsewhere, some deities had dragon-like forms. In China, dragons were often considered a force for good, and their image represented the royal family. In Europe, dragons are depicted not only in legend, but also on shields, ships and coats of arms. Maps of past centuries at times contained the words "there will be dragons" or images of animals in unexplored or dangerous regions.

Dragons have long been featured in art as they continue to this day From ancient vases and throne rooms to modern Chinese and Japanese religious objects, fan art and T-shirts, there are many dragons.

Many books, movies, and TV series spotlight the creature, including Anne McCaffrey's Dragon Riders of Pern, the original film and remake of Dragon Pete, various fairy tale cartoons such as Shrek and Sleeping Beauty. , and the wildly popular Game of Thrones television series.

Want to draw the eye of the dragon? This simple, step-by-step drawing guide is here to help. All you need is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper. You can also use colored pencils, colored pencils, or something similar to shade the finished drawing.

If you liked this lesson, see also the following drawing guides: Castle, Pokémon Charizard, and Princess.

Step by step instructions for drawing dragon eyes

1.Start by drawing a long curved line to outline the top of the eye.

2. Draw another long curved line meeting the first one at each end to outline the shape of the eye. Notice the curve of the line as it forms a rounded point; how it gives the eye an almost rectangular appearance.

3. Draw a curved line up from the corner of the eye. Draw another line from the eye to meet it at a steep angle. This forms a scale along the ridge of the dragon's eye. From the first scale, draw another curved line and circle it, drawing another line from the eye. Repeat this process a third time, forming a third scale.

4. From the corner of the eye, draw a curved line downward. From this point, draw a series of short curved lines that meet at irregular points. Follow the contour of the eye and connect the last line to the eye at the opposite corner. This forms the eyelids under the eye.

5. Apply two curved triangular shapes overlapping the back of the eye. They represent the extra scales.

6. Draw a large circle inside the eye, forming the pupil of the dragon.

7. Draw two curved lines inside the pupil, enclosing a narrow curved triangle and forming a serpentine slit.

8. Draw short curved lines joined at irregular points, as well as separate short lines above and below the eye. This offers additional texture.

9. Draw a series of lines parallel to the bottom of the eye, forming the waterline of the eye. Then inside the pupil, draw short lines emanating from the slit.

10. Paint your dragon's eyes.