Step by step instructions on how to draw perfect, beautiful arrows

Initially, you need to decide on the image that will be created. Next, you should choose a means of expression: pencil, felt-tip pen, liner, eye shadow or liquid eyeliner.

There are some rules to make it easier to draw arrows:

• for lines with complex shapes, it is appropriate to use stencils that are selected (or made) in advance;
• the line of movement can first be marked with dots or dotted lines, and then a solid line can be drawn along them, painting over the voids;
• if signs of allergy appear during the use of a cosmetic product, it is necessary to get rid of it;
• It will be easier to depict the arrow with eyeliner if you slightly lift the eyelid with your finger. The arrow will come out smoother. To make the rounded edge symmetrical, you can help yourself with a piece of paper or other improvised means;
• all "roughness" is erased with a cotton swab, painted over with foundation or shaded with shadows.

Arrow stencils

Today, there are transparent stencils for arrows on sale. This feature provides the ability to use one sample in both eyes. This trick allows even a novice makeup artist with no skill to paint arrows of any shape. It also saves time and hassle.

Stencils are reusable. It is not difficult to adapt to them: having fixed it in the right place on the eyelid, you must hold it with your hand. At the same time, the marked cutout on the stencil is painted over with a cosmetic product in the other hand. If desired and some abilities, you can make a stencil yourself from cardboard.

Types of arrows

There are several types of arrows:

1. Thin. This look is considered a classic, suitable for both daytime make-up and evening make-up in an ensemble with shadows. The line is drawn along the entire length of the eye and rises to the edge.
2. Egyptian. Such arrows were relevant even in the days of the pharaohs. The technology is as follows: on the upper eyelid, the arrow is drawn in a standard way, and a line is also drawn along the lower eyelid, which goes down to the edge. Thus, the arrows diverge in different directions.
3. Double... This technique involves drawing two arrows, on the upper and lower eyelids, which duplicate one another.
4. Shaded. The line is drawn abundantly with a soft pencil, and then you need to walk along it with a special brush to make the outline blurry.
5. Cat's eyes. Within the framework of this technique, both eyelids are actively traced. Then, at the edge of the eye, two lines converge at one point, from which a solid curl is drawn towards the temple.
6. Wide. The basis for such arrows is drawn in a classic manner, only the color is superimposed thicker.
7. Lines are wings. A wide line is drawn along the entire upper eyelid, rising to the edge of the eye. On the lower eyelid, an arrow is drawn from the middle of the eye, then clearly along the base of the eyelashes. At the edge of the eye, both lines are connected.

Master class Cat's eye arrows

This type of eyelid makeup transforms the image, making it expressive and memorable. In this technique, it is better to draw the base under the arrows by eye first with a pencil.

The method of creating "cat eyes" is well understood from the photo and step-by-step instructions:

1. The first stage involves applying the contour along the entire lash line of the upper eyelid.
2. Next, the lead is placed to the outer corner of the eye, and a line is drawn almost vertically upward.
3. The resulting curl is neatly connected to the main line.
4. At the next stage, a "triangle" is drawn. A line is drawn from the extreme point of the curl to the middle of the upper eyelid. The drawn corner is painted over.

How to make arrows for visual enlargement of eyes

With the help of correctly drawn arrows, you can visually enlarge small eyes. As a visual tool, you can take both a pencil and, for example, an eyeliner. The main condition: the closer to the bridge of the nose, the thinner the line is drawn. Also, for the effect of enlarging the eyes, it is appropriate to draw an arrow from the middle of the upper eyelid to the edge of the eye.

If you start drawing an arrow from the bridge of the nose, and make the line bright and thick, this technique will be mistaken, since the eyes will visually become even smaller. You need to finish the arrow carefully, making a small curl pointing up. A long "tail" of the arrow on small eyes will look unnatural.

On the lower eyelids, make-up artists advise only to emphasize the outer corner of the eye, then shading to create the illusion of shading. As an alternative technique, some makeup artists draw a line on the lower eyelid just below the growth of the eyelashes. In this case, it becomes necessary to lighten the space between the white of the eye and the zone of eyelash growth, as well as down to the drawn line.

Original arrows for festive makeup

Bright pencil arrows in front of your eyes will help create a festive mood. Detailed instructions with a photo will reflect unusual, but easy-to-implement ideas.

It is easy to diversify the usual methods of making up arrows if you have the appropriate cosmetics and rich imagination:

• with the addition of gold; over the already drawn arrow of brown, blue or black, a thin line is drawn with a golden eyeliner;
• an arrow in a frame; first, the arrow is depicted with a light eyeliner, and then it is carefully traced along the contour with a thin black or brown line;
• many options for arrows can be depicted using a combination of black and white eyeliner;
• eye makeup looks fresh and positive using contrasting tones of shadows, pencil and eyeliner within the same color sector, for example, blue in combination with purple and blue.

Arrows for different types of eyes

For correcting imperfections on the face, pencil arrows are also suitable. Detailed instructions with a photo will describe the correct makeup technique, depending on the nuances in the structure of the eyes.

When drawing arrows, you need to proceed from the features of facial features:

1. Close-set eyes. It is recommended to apply the lines on both eyelids from the middle of the eye. The "tails" of the arrows can be thoroughly brought out over the edge, and the space between them can be lightened with shadows or a light pencil.
2. Lowered corners of the eyes. The beginning of the line is drawn from the point at which the corner of the eye begins to descend. In order to create an optical illusion, the end of the line is greatly raised.
3. Deep-set eyes. In this case, you need to highlight the eye contour. A thin line is drawn along the lash line from the bridge of the nose, which becomes richer towards the edge of the eye and only slightly goes beyond its limits. A solid line is drawn along the upper eyelid along the border of the growth of the eyelashes from the bridge of the nose to the edge.
4. Almond-shaped. This form is the most successful for all kinds of experiments, since all types of arrows are suitable for it.
5. Loose eyelids. Standard arrows will not be visible on the eyelids of such a structure, therefore, "broken" lines are drawn. First, a regular line is drawn from the middle of the upper eyelid, ending with a curl. Further from the tip of the curl at an angle towards the eyelid, a small "tick" is drawn. With closed eyes, a fracture is visible. When open, it turns out to be a cute arrow.
6. Bulging eyes. A wide arrow is drawn on top a la the sixties, and from below the eyelid is brought along the mucous membrane of the eye.

How to choose the right color for arrows - optimal shades

Colored arrows on the eyes with a pencil round off the look perfectly.

Detailed instructions with a photo will illustrate: how, focusing on the color of the iris, you can vary the shade palette of the makeup.

• Dark or black eyes... Any color scheme will look appropriate with this languid shade. To emphasize the depth and originality, you can use the violet-blue range. Smoky shades of green look gentle and tasteful. It is also worth trying options with added shine.
• Gray and blue eyes... The entire range of yellow in tints from gold to copper-brown will be a good "frame" for the eyes of this color direction. Bright accents look interesting in the form of a line contrasting in color along the lower eyelid.
• Brown eyes... Blue eyeliner is ideal for highlighting all shades of brown. Plum, malachite green, turquoise, gray are used as additional tones. You can experiment with the red and pink palette.
• Green eyes... In the color wheel, the contrast for this color is red. To emphasize this magical shade of the eyes, cosmetics of the following range are appropriate: purple, lilac, wine, burgundy. Gold and copper colors also look good.

How to draw arrows

There are classic cosmetic products used in eye makeup with arrows:

Eyeliner

In the recommendations for beginners, a special place is given to the pencil, since it is more convenient for them to draw. The only drawback of this product is the lack of durability during wear. During the day, it becomes necessary to touch up the makeup.

The disadvantages of pencil arrows will be especially obvious on eyes with an overhanging eyelid and naturally oily skin. In this case, you can fix the picture by first applying the tone of the powder, and after the image of the arrows, fixing them with shadows to match. Thus, the pencil is "sealed" between the layers.

Pencil lines can be easily blended to create smoky eyes.

Liquid eyeliner

Eye makeup with eyeliner is considered the most difficult to master, but the result is worth the effort. This product allows you to create a bright accent, add glossy shine and bring out perfectly straight lines.

This cosmetic product is not afraid of changes in the weather and skin imperfections. You don't have to worry about damage to your makeup during your working day.

If the eyeliner is not strong enough, you can fix it with a powder base. You should also use a thin brush to make it easier to draw the arrow.

Cream or gel eyeliner

This product is usually applied with a brush, which is not difficult to do. The lines are straight and thick. The durability of this product is also excellent. The only disadvantage is the difficulty in removing makeup. For gel and cream liners, special washes are assumed.

Eyeliner-marker

This eyeliner combines the convenience of drawing with a pencil and the durability of standard liquid eye makeup. Drawing arrows with a felt-tip pen takes a short amount of time, which is also comfortable. Of the shortcomings, one can only note the fact that this product itself quickly becomes unusable, since it dries up from the constant opening of the cap.

Dry eyeliner

Outwardly, this product is indistinguishable from the usual shadows. When mixed with moisture, additional properties appear. Separate brush required. This eyeliner is especially convenient for drawing the eyelash contour. Also, this tool can apply the thinnest lines. Dry eyeliner longevity is usually decent.

How to draw arrows with shadows

The technique of drawing arrows with shadows is easy to master, guided by the rules:

• to paint with shadows, use a dry natural bristle brush with a slightly beveled end;
• the base is first applied to the shadows;
• then the lines are neatly drawn from the inner corner of the eye to the edge;
• imperfections are removed with a cotton swab dipped in milk to remove makeup;
• also jagged arrows can always be shaded and create a different look.

Which arrow pencil is better to buy

All pencils existing in cosmetic companies can be divided into two types:

1. Kayal... The lead of this product leaves a greasy wet mark. This pencil is ideal for creating clean, bright lines. It does not lend itself to feathering, but you can apply a line over the shadows. Not particularly stable during wear, revealing the need to correct errors.
2. Dry pencil. The core of this product is harder, which expands the range of possible arrow patterns. Resistance is higher than that of kayals. An uneven line can be shaded at any time and the situation can be corrected

Arrows in the eyes are depicted in all sorts of techniques. Even with the help of one classic pencil, you can correct the shape or emphasize the solemnity of the moment. Considering the makeup you like in the photo, with step-by-step instructions it will not be difficult to bring such a lifestyle to life.

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