For those individuals we hold dear, we forge an intimate connection through profound and eloquent eye contact. When our gaze falls upon the ones we cherish, our focus converges solely upon their eyes, rendering the rest of the world an indistinct haze.
This phenomenon mirrors the essence of crafting our three-dimensional characters within intricate scenes. Establishing a visceral connection with these characters yields artwork of immense potency and enduring resonance. Notably, this connection is predominantly governed by the character's eyes – how they are luminously illuminated and how their expressions are meticulously rendered.
Regrettably, an abundance of rendered works present eyes that convey a dispassionate and lifeless quality, thereby instilling the entire character (and scene) with a profound sense of soullessness!
Tutorial video running time 1 hour and 30 minutes: (MP4)
7 artists share their renders, tips and recommended resources for improving a character's eyes for DAZ Studio artwork.
Tasos Professional graphic novel artist:
Manga Genesis Female 8
Expression: Ready to fight but with self-doubt – using liquify in postwork.
Aqua-man: silent and skeptical, holding breath. One line on the eye.
Cyclops character : expression = trapped
Valkerie: framing using the lower eyelid. Sensual look.
Joan of Arc : Innocence and enlightenment
Moranna : Sensual but dangerous.
Mulan: Expressing Asian eyes
A bold step: a character where the face or eyes are not shown.
A character with a visor or helmet
The baroness: sly, arrogant – more narrowed eyes
Pinhead: darkened eyelashes. Eyebrows removed.
Trevor Hancock DAZ Studio enthusiast:
Recommendation and look at of Studio HDR – recommended for portrait renders
Trevor's portrait character renders
Linwelly graphic novel artist:
7 artists share their renders, tips and recommended resources for improving a character's eyes for DAZ Studio artwork.
Tasos Professional graphic novel artist:
Manga Genesis Female 8
Expression: Ready to fight but with self-doubt – using liquify in postwork.
Aqua-man: silent and skeptical, holding breath. One line on the eye.
Cyclops character : expression = trapped
Valkerie: framing using the lower eyelid. Sensual look.
Joan of Arc : Innocence and enlightenment
Moranna : Sensual but dangerous.
Mulan: Expressing Asian eyes
A bold step: a character where the face or eyes are not shown.
A character with a visor or helmet
The baroness: sly, arrogant – more narrowed eyes
Pinhead: darkened eyelashes. Eyebrows removed.
Trevor Hancock DAZ Studio enthusiast:
Recommendation and look at of Studio HDR – recommended for portrait renders
Trevor's portrait character renders
Linwelly graphic novel artist:
