WIP - another eye study

Another of those eye studies that seem to be a favourite subject of graphite artists....
I struggled at first with the Iris but then I erased what I'd done and worked very slowly in small sections and now I'm happy with it. The iris doesn't look quite circular in the photo due to (I think) the angle of the shot. And there's still more work to be done on the reflections.

Looking like a good start, I love drawing eyes, it's always the bit I enjoy the most in a drawing, can you post the ref pic too please as the progress happens

This is looking so good,i tried one last year and threw it in the bin

This is very good, I particularly like the reflection of the lashes on the eye. Look forward to seeing the finished piece of work.

The start is looking very good, very detailed and realistic. I am looking forward to see the end result.
Weirdly the top eyelashes are still my biggest problem by drawing eyes...maybe i can learn something from you.

Cheers all. Here's the ref pic as requested...

Plenty more hours, but it doesn't seem like a lot more's been done!

Take your time,no rush mate
If it ends up anything like the ref,which I'm sure it will,it will be some achievement.The hardest part is staying focused
(no pun intended)

holy smokes i backed away from my comp and it looks absolutely real, even with the red shade. unbeleivable job.

Thanks guys.

Progress still slow but pleasing. Here is a better photo taken in daylight...

Man, You're slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.
only kidding, there is no rush, it's looking really good so far buddy.

Very good!

This looks fantastic, the eyelashes....man very good!

looks very good