Drawing Eyes In Profile and Three Quarter View

Drawing eyes in profile and three quarter view is different from drawing them head on. At these angles, certain things like the waterlines, and the setting of the eye in the socket will be emphasized. The eyes may even appear to be different shapes.

My first rule of thumb when drawing an eye in profile is to think in terms of drawing a sideways "V". The eye is also usually more slanted on top and flatter on the bottom.

In profile, the waterline is often much more visible and if it is, it will influence the shape of the eye.

In three quarter view, you can often see how the eye is set in the socket much more clearly. This can make the eye appear rounder.

In summary, start with a sideways "V", pay attention to how the waterline curves and follow it, keeping in mind that it may be more visible at certain angles. In quarter view, the setting of the eye in the socket is more visible, and the eye is usually more curved on top and flatter on the bottom.