If you’re using paint, as with every following layer, let the paint dry completely before continuing.
If you’re using paint, keep your brush strokes small and careful, avoiding thick, blocky lines.
Once the main eye is dry, use white paint to highlight the eyes. Small dots of white paint are good for highlighting the eyes. Use a very small brush, and dot just enough to make the doll’s eyes look bright and alive. Don’t use too much paint, as a big glob of it will just look sloppy. Start small; you can always add more.
Above the upper outline of the eyes, add a small crease with a brown pencil (or black, if your doll has a dark skin tone) to give the eye more depth.
If you want to add more detail, use a dark pink or red pencil to add small, vertical lines on the lips. Don’t overdo it.
