Draw a horizontal guideline for eye placement
Sketch the upper eyelid with a curved line
Add the lower eyelid with a shorter, lighter curve
Make the eye shape larger and more stylized than realistic eyes
Draw the iris as a large circle or oval
Add the pupil inside the iris
Leave a white highlight in the iris
Thicken the upper lash line
Add eyelashes if desired
Draw the inner corner of the eye
Add the eyebrow above the eye
Repeat for the second eye, keeping spacing consistent
Adjust eye size and shape for the character’s style
Clean up guide lines
Add shading and details to the iris and eyelids