Draw Five Different Eye Shapes on a Face Chart

Most lash artists work from instinct and reference. But true professionals train their eye and hand to recognize subtle variations in eye anatomy. Drawing those differences reinforces lash mapping skills, helps with correction planning, and sharpens artistic intuition.

“If you can draw it, you can design for it.” — Bouba World

In this practice blog, you’ll learn how to draw five distinct eye shapes on a face chart, step by step. Each drawing will give you a framework to map lashes with confidence and adjust for structure, symmetry, and expression.

Before you begin, set up your lash sketching studio with these essentials:

Blank face charts (you can use Bouba World templates or create your own)

Pencil (HB or mechanical for clean lines)

Fine-tip black pen or liner

Optional: colored pencils for notes on shape or mapping zones

Ruler or lash proportion divider

Reference photos of real eyes

Keep your strokes clean and controlled—treat each chart as a technical blueprint, not an art project.

In this lab, we focus on:

Almond Eyes

Round Eyes

Downturned Eyes

Hooded Eyes

Monolid Eyes

Each comes with a unique structural challenge and design opportunity.

Start with a horizontal base line — almond eyes follow a natural horizontal plane.

Sketch the upper lid with a gentle upward curve — peaking at 2/3 of the way across.

The lower lash line should mirror this curve but slightly flatter.

Corners are softly tapered—no sharp tilt or droop.

Draw the crease line visibly above the lid, but not exaggerated.

Symmetrical on both ends

Works as a “default” for learning lash styles

No extreme length or curl corrections needed

Bouba World Tip: Almond eyes are lash-flexible—use this drawing as your standard mapping base.

Begin with a shorter, more vertical oval—a rounder eye opens more.

The upper lid has a steeper arc, peaking at the center.

The lower lid mirrors this arc with even spacing from lash to iris.

Corners are not elongated—keep the ends short and round.

Crease may be higher, but always centered above pupil.

Pupils often visible fully even when relaxed

Watch for “startled” effect when mapping

Requires outer corner elongation in design

Bouba World Tip: Your round eye sketch should look almost “doll-like”—full and open.

Begin with a gentle downward slant from inner to outer corner.

Upper lid arches slightly but drops toward the outer edge.

Lower lash line follows the curve but sits more horizontally.

The outer corner is lower than the inner—draw it clearly.

Lid crease may appear deeper or more shadowed on outer edge.

Commonly found in mature clients

Needs strong outer corner lift during mapping

Avoid lashes that droop at the ends

Bouba World Tip: Draw this shape with care—many clients have mild downturning that must be addressed with lift and curl strategy.

Begin with a standard horizontal eye shape (similar to almond).

Then draw the crease lower, nearly touching or covering the lash line.

Add a fold or shadow line from the inner brow to the outer lid.

The upper lid space is reduced—simulate hidden lash roots.

Keep lower lash line minimal—focus remains above.

Requires precision in lash curl to avoid lid contact

Shorter lashes with strong base curl work best

Avoid thick density that casts lid shadows

Bouba World Tip: Use shading above the lash line to show limited lid space when drawing.

Start with a long, slightly narrow horizontal shape.

Upper lid is flat—no visible crease or fold line.

The lid space appears smooth from lash to brow.

Corners are often elongated—add slightly slanted ends.

Draw the iris larger to show open visibility without crease aid.

Common in East Asian eye shapes

Requires upward lift and staggered lash layering

Avoid excessive curl that can look unnatural

Bouba World Tip: Draw this shape with a smooth, continuous lid line to reflect its uniqueness.

Once you’ve drawn all five shapes:

Use tracing paper to draw lash patterns over each shape

Try both natural and editorial lash maps

Where would you lift?

Where would you shorten the inner corner?

Where would you avoid center weight?

Give yourself 10 minutes per chart

Reduce to 5 minutes over time to simulate client-facing design speed

Bouba World Reminder: Great lash design starts before you pick up the tweezers.

Your face chart drawings are not art pieces—they’re diagnostic tools.

Drawing eye shapes makes you see structure differently. You begin to notice tension at the corners, curves in the crease, shadows on the lid. These observations don’t just stay on paper—they show up in your lash artistry.

“Draw the shape. Design the plan. Deliver the transformation.” — Bouba World

The more you draw, the better you map. The better you map, the more exact your applications become. With every chart, you grow closer to mastery.

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