×11“might wanna pause because this is my first tutorial”
@oooped · 25K followers
This creator normally gets 58K views. This one got 651K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video provides a tutorial on how to draw anime-style eyes, breaking down the process into several steps including outlining, shading, adding reflections, drawing irises and pupils, creating lashes, and adding folds atop the eye. The creator demonstrates each step with close-up shots of their drawing.
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Why it worked
The video works because it directly addresses a common desire among aspiring artists: learning to draw specific features like eyes. The clear, step-by-step instructions, combined with visual demonstrations and on-screen text, make it easy to follow. The use of a popular anime art style appeals to a broad audience interested in drawing.
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