AI Portrait Eye Details: Complete Guide
The eyes are the window to the soul. Master the art of creating captivating, expressive eyes in your AI-generated portraits with precise prompt engineering.Eyes can make or break a portrait. They convey emotion, establish connection with viewers, and bring life to your AI-generated images. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about controlling eye details in your prompts.
Eye Color Spectrum
Blue Eyes
piercing blue, ice blue, ocean blue, steel blueGreen Eyes
emerald green, forest green, sage green, hazel greenBrown Eyes
deep brown, chocolate brown, warm brown, honey brownGray Eyes
silver gray, storm gray, pale gray, smoky grayUnique & Fantasy Eye Colors
✨ Heterochromia
heterochromia eyesone blue eye one green eyesectoral heterochromiacentral heterochromia golden ring
🔮 Fantasy Colors
violet purple eyesgolden amber eyescrimson red eyesglowing ethereal eyes
Eye Shape Keywords
👁️ Common Eye Shapes
Almondalmond-shaped eyes
Roundlarge round eyes
Hoodedhooded eyelids
Upturnedcat-eye shape
Downturneddroopy outer corners
Monolidsingle eyelid, Asian eyes
Deep-setdeep-set shadowed eyes
Wide-setwidely spaced eyes
Gaze Direction & Expression
👀 Gaze Direction
looking at viewerlooking awaylooking downlooking upsideways glancedistant gaze
😊 Eye Emotions
smiling eyessad tearful eyessurprised wide eyesangry narrowed eyesdreamy unfocused eyesintense focused gaze
✨ Eye Quality
sparkling eyesbright clear eyesglossy wet eyestired bloodshot eyespiercing sharp eyessoft gentle eyes
Eye Makeup & Enhancement
💄 Makeup Styles
smoky eye makeupwinged eyelinernatural no makeupglitter eyeshadowbold graphic linersoft gradient shadowdramatic false lashessubtle mascara only
👁️ Eyebrow Styles
thick natural browsthin arched browsstraight browsfeathered browsbushy untamed browsgroomed sculpted browsbleached blonde browsmicrobladed brows
Lighting Effects on Eyes
💡 Catchlight & Reflections
Catchlight Types
- • ring light catchlight in eyes
- • window reflection in eyes
- • softbox catchlight
- • natural outdoor catchlight
- • multiple catchlights
Eye Lighting Effects
- • backlit glowing iris
- • dramatic shadows under eyes
- • bright illuminated eyes
- • side-lit mysterious eyes
- • rim light on eye edges
Prompt Templates
📝Eye-Focused Portrait Template
portrait photo, [subject description],
[eye color] eyes, [eye shape],
[gaze direction], [eye expression],
[lighting type] with catchlights,
detailed iris texture, sharp eye focus,
high quality, professional photography✨Example Prompt
close-up portrait of young woman,
piercing emerald green eyes, almond-shaped,
looking directly at viewer, intense gaze,
soft natural lighting with window catchlight,
detailed iris patterns, crystal clear eyes,
professional beauty photography, 8K detailDo's and Don'ts
✅ Do This
- • Specify eye color with descriptive adjectives
- • Include gaze direction for mood
- • Mention catchlight type for realism
- • Use "detailed iris" for close-ups
- • Combine shape + color + expression
❌ Avoid This
- • Generic "beautiful eyes" alone
- • Conflicting eye directions
- • Too many eye descriptors at once
- • Forgetting eyebrow descriptions
- • Ignoring lighting's effect on eyes
Quick Reference Card
🎯 Eye Details Cheat Sheet
Natural Colors:blue, green, brown, gray, hazel, amber
Fantasy Colors:violet, crimson, golden, silver, glowing
Shapes:almond, round, hooded, monolid, upturned
Gaze:at viewer, away, down, up, sideways, distant
