Should you trace or use light boxes with your watercolors? let's talk about it! :)

Ever wondered if tracing is okay for your paintings, or what the deal is with light boxes? Join me in today's video as I chat about the pros and cons of both things and stay till the end for a special discount on a great little light box! :)
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Disclosure: I received the A3 sized light box compliments of DBMIER, however all opinions and comments are entirely my own. I would never endorse anything I didn't try and love personally. :)
Special thanks to Grace.
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[@fairythere]

As someone who has been both a professional photographer and sold artwork I think when I trace my own photos I am training my brain to "see" things in a way that allows me to become better at drawing without the light box. It has helped me to develop my drawing skills much more quickly than I would have without it. It has really helped me see shapes, proportion, and scale in a way that allows me to draw better all the time. JMHO

[@dazyawhina]

I've started tracing from my adult colouring book collection onto watercolour paper. I think that's fine since I'd love to use watercolors in my books but the paper isn't appropriate (and its for my own personal use). But I'm also excited about having the freedom to draw whatever I like without the pressure of wasting my watercolor paper :)

[@neikaplay]

Great topic. I think tracing from your own drawings out of practicality or speed of transfer in your process is fine. Tracing was discouraged by my teachers because: 1. they wanted to discourage copying other people's art and photos as a practice for artists 2. they wanted to encourage knowledge of drawing as a way of seeing and designing first before you used the light box which develops a different skill and 3. doing your own drawings allows you the chance to achieve dynamic line quality and tone of your drawing media which tracing can sometimes flatten out.

[@spincera24]

Thank you so much for explaining the options and showing us a lightboard. I have been wanting to get one, but I thought they were all really expensive. My husband traces his own work from time to time. He's a graphic designer. Anyway, when he does this, he uses our sliding glass window with the sun shining through it. I think this would make a fantastic gift for him.

[@melissasue19681]

How enlightening! Thanks for the info, review, and discount code. Just ordered one!

[@ketsyamota]

This is really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@saracuadrado8586]

I like your show. Its very simple way to learn watercolor, special for seniors like me.Thanks. for explained. so well. and easily.

[@dbmierclub6254]

Cheers! Love your artworks ! Keep up, have more fun!

[@michaels2572]

Can you do a video on watercolor brush techniques?

[@cardsbypanda]

Hi M, I have missed your videos. I hope life is treating well!!! Tracing is fine in my opinion. That way you train the brain the right dimension of things. Otherwise you get discouraged and frustrated of doing really ugly stuff. Being miles off what you are trying to copy, would annoy anyone, and they would give up pretty quickly. X

[@texan4ever62]

I’m going to order this & try it out. Cricket is a little too expensive. I loved the discount code until I saw the $20 shipping 😱. So I’m ordering from amazon. Regular price $29.99 but free 2 day shipping with prime! Score! Thanks for reviewing these.

[@jeanmiller5120]

What weight is the watercolor paper you used? I have 140# and I can't imagine being able to see my sketch under the wc paper. TY

[@deangelomack4675]

How do u enlarge your sketchbook's art, if u want it bigger

[@jokerhsu]

I have liked.i'm very pleased with your work

[@rabthecab]

Hi. Really helpful video :)
Just one point though: the size you have is A4, which is 210x297mm :)

[@DoreenMarchetti-creativemonkey]

Thanks for the video and the code!! Just ordered one for $20.99 YAY!!

[@dbmierclub6254]

Thank you so much Doreen

[@kml_dnl]

I have a question, Have u ever used Water Brush Pens? and If u have, What are your thoughts on them?. :)