How to draw arrows with eyeliner for beginners: step by step, with a pencil, so that there is no kink

To make the look fresh and open, you should definitely outline the eyelids, correcting the shape of the eyes. Step-by-step tutorials will help beginners draw the perfect arrows on their own with eyeliner and pencil.

Rules for using different types of eyeliners

How to draw arrows with eyeliner (especially difficult for beginners) is described below. To draw arrows, different types of eyeliners are used, each of which has its own peculiarities of use.

For eyeliner use:

• Liner - is a device resembling ordinary mascara in design. It has a pigmented liquid compartment and a twist-off cap with an attached tool for applying the product to the eyelids. It can be either a felt applicator or a thin brush. Liners come in a variety of shades, from black to gold. Make-up artists prefer to use black liners. They accentuate the shape of the eyes best. Brown eyeliner is fine for daytime makeup. Gold and silver will be appropriate for any celebration. The strokes should be confident and with little or no interruption. Otherwise, the layering of the liner will ruin the overall makeup picture. Therefore, this is not the best option for those who are just learning to draw clear lines in front of their eyes. It's better to start practicing with other types of eyeliner that are less picky in applying.

In using the liner, the main thing is to see a clear projection of the arrow on the eyelid even before you start applying it.

• Eyeliner-marker Is a handy tool that may well be the first attribute for beginners. The device is an ordinary felt-tip pen, which is used to write on paper. Only the coloring base for such a tool is made specifically for make-up and is safe for the eyelids. The layers perfectly overlap each other without causing any tightness or discomfort. With such an eyeliner, you can draw both very thin and arrows in an oriental manner. It works great with any style of drawing arrows: strong pressure or light touch.
• Pencil - the traditional way to emphasize the eyelids. Allows you to design both a clear line and shade it in the style of smoky eyes. It can be applied in a continuous line without tearing, in small strokes, with strong pressure or light shading. This tool can handle any type of makeup. The most important rule for using a pencil in makeup is its high-quality sharpening. The tip should always remain sharp, otherwise the line will turn out to be sloppy.
• Dry eyeliner - is designed in a container that resembles an eyeshadow, although this dry eyeliner must be applied with a damp beveled brush. Difficulties in its application usually do not arise. The product is easy to apply and can be used in both evening and daytime makeup. The main difficulty can only be associated with the selection of a brush of the correct shape and thickness. If such an eyeliner comes in a set with a brush, then at first you can use it, but later it is better to purchase a new professional one.
• Gel eyeliner - may be sold in the form of a washer, liner or felt-tip pen. Its main difference from all other types is the consistency of the pigmented base itself. Although it provides long-lasting makeup, it dries on contact with the eyelids. Correcting a mistake in makeup becomes very problematic.

Most often, this type of eyeliner is used by professional makeup artists.

Beginners definitely need to learn how to draw an arrow correctly with one type of eyeliner or another, and only then start practicing. Compliance with the necessary rules will help prevent gross mistakes in makeup. It is recommended to study with a pencil in hand.

Step-by-step instruction

How to draw arrows with eyeliner for beginner makeup artists and ordinary girls who want to quickly master the skill of eye makeup, photo and video tutorials will tell you in stages what needs to be done so that there is no kink. First of all, you need to understand the theoretical points. Below is a detailed instruction on how to draw arrows correctly.

Video tutorial on how to draw thin, wide and retro arrows:

First, the basic steps for styling thin arrows are covered:

1. Prepare a place with a large mirror and bright lighting.
2. Choose any of the liners described above, for example, a felt-tip pen.
3. It is necessary to hold the instrument with one hand, and with the other hand slightly pull the outer corner of the eye. This will help avoid an ugly crease.
4. To begin with, slightly cover the eye and on the upper eyelid draw a thin strip along the line of growth of the eyelashes from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. You should not expand it as you apply it, since it will be problematic to draw the other eye symmetrically in this case.
5. Now we need to draw a ponytail. To do this, the line from the outer corner of the eye must be continued towards the edge of the eyebrow, slightly bending it up, while still holding the eyelid with the other hand.
6. If the line where the two large strokes described above merge looks uneven, then this place can be worked out separately. To do this, you need to pull back the already closed eyelid and re-draw a line in the problem area towards the tail of the arrow. It is very important to try not to go beyond the already drawn strokes.
7. Now it remains to repeat in a mirror all the steps with the second eye.

Drawing thin arrows is easy. This way of drawing is suitable for almost any eye shape. He will emphasize her natural look. Those with large eyes prefer to draw wider lines. The following are the steps for how to draw arrows when you want to emphasize the eyes more.

Drawing wide lines is somewhat different from the method of drawing arrows discussed above.

1. First, you also need to prepare a large mirror and eyeliner in a bright room.
2. Then they pull back the upper eyelid a little and begin to draw the base of the tail. Since this time it is necessary to draw a wide arrow, it should be borne in mind that in this case the tail will be much wider than in the previous version. In fact, it will be a triangle, so its base will become the first line.
3. To do this, a thin, slightly curved line is drawn from the junction of the upper and lower eyelids towards the edge of the eyebrow.
4. Now from the top point you need to draw a line in the opposite direction. In this case, the task is to get a visual triangle. This line should be followed to the point at which eyelash growth begins. It turned out the boundaries of the tail of the future arrow.
5. Next, you need to add the body of the arrow to the tail. To do this, draw a line from the inner corner of the eye up to the already existing triangle.
6. Now you need to carefully sketch the space inside the outlines, and the arrow is ready.
7. It remains to transfer all these steps to the other eye.

It is important to remember that even when drawing a wide arrow, its beginning and tip must be very thin. Otherwise, the makeup will look vulgar.

How to use a pencil

How to draw arrows (eyeliner for beginners is usually a pencil), if girls are just learning about eye makeup, is described in detail below. The pencil is versatile and can be used on both the lower and upper eyelids. To draw clear arrows, you need to carefully monitor the state of the lead.

Only a well-sharpened pencil will ensure a smooth application with neat edges of the drawn lines.

1. Start drawing an arrow from the inner corner of the eyes. Do not press hard on the lead. Eyeliners are specially formulated to create a bright line with minimal effort.
2. You should first draw the eyelash growth line from the inner to the outer corner of the eye. The tail is still intact.
3. Now that one eye is already framed on top, it is advisable to do all these steps with the second eye.
4. Only after a preliminary assessment of the symmetry of the result obtained at this stage can one continue.
5. You need to make sure once again that the tip of the pencil is sharp enough. Next, a slightly curved line is drawn from the outer corner of the eye upwards towards the tail of the eyebrow.
6. Now from the extreme point of the tail, in a smooth movement, it is necessary to return to the body of the arrow. Drawing in this sequence of actions allows you to get smooth lines without creases along the entire length.
7. Then, in a mirror image, symmetrical lines are drawn on the other eye.

An important point: the length of the tail should not be too short, as well as reach the eyebrow, practically merging with it. In order to avoid mistakes, figuring out that the arrow on the upper eyelid can go a little far, you should focus on the length of your painted or extended eyelashes. This is exactly what the arrow should be.

To make the makeup look more complete, be sure to emphasize the lower eyelid. To do this, it is advisable to choose a pencil of a less dark shade (for example, brown) and slightly draw a dull line from the outer corner of the eye to about the middle of the eyelid.

The line should be drawn along the lash line or under the lashes. This will make your gaze more open. This line can be additionally shaded with a felt applicator. There is also an option to draw the inner eyelid to complete the makeup. However, this method visually makes the eyes smaller and narrows them.

Each woman has her own type of eyes and chooses her own version, which is able to maximize the beauty of the look.

Tips for straight arrows

Truly beautiful makeup is not amenable to everyone.

To facilitate this task, various devices or life hacks came to the aid of beginners:

• In decorative cosmetics stores you can find various stencils, using which, any girl can draw even arrows.
• To get the tip of the arrow perfectly straight, you can use regular tape. You need to carefully stick a small piece of tape on the area of ​​the planned tail. After drawing the arrow, the tape is safely removed and, as a result, the tip looks very smooth and neat.
• It is not necessary to resort to such methods to draw a straight arrow. It is enough to correctly pull the eyelid and, without haste, apply eyeliner to the eyes with neat movements.
• At first, preference should be given to such types of eyeliners that can be easily corrected if mistakes are made when drawing arrows. Do not arm yourself with waterproof pencils and liners.
• The key to learning how to draw arrows is having free time.

Smooth arrows are a matter of habit and the result of painstaking work. Everyone can master the skill if you pay attention to the process every day.

The table below shows all types of liners and who is recommended to use them:

The tips given in the article on how to draw arrows with eyeliner will help girls who are just starting to learn the art of high-quality correct makeup. A little effort, and all the flaws will be hidden, emphasizing the advantages of appearance.

Author: Anastasia Orlova

Article design:E. Chaikina

Useful video on drawing eyeliner arrows on the eyes

Video tutorial on drawing arrows on the eyes with an overhanging eyelid: